Highlighting on his government's priority to save lives from coronavirus and disasters, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli assured the people on Friday that he will commit himself to protect "national and territorial integrity" in a televised address.

Nepali PM Oli vows to protect 'national, territorial integrity' in televised address

Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 40 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people were killed and at least 13 others were missing in Myagdi district, 200 km (125 miles) northwest of the capital Kathmandu, where several houses were destroyed on Friday, district administrator Gyan Nath Dhakal said.

Floods, landslides kill 40 in Nepal, many missing

Every nation and government likes to spin myths about itself. But there are nations like Nepal where myth-making is an established form of art. Some of the myths plaguing this Himalayan republic include India being a threat to its territorial sovereignty and China being its guardian angel which will safeguard its territories.

Land of myths and hypocrisy: Nepal turns blind eye towards own mistakes

The standing committee meeting of Nepalese Communist Party (NCP) was postponed yet again for one week. Nepal's ruling communist party appeared to be heading for a split as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and party executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' failed to iron out their differences despite holding over half-a-dozen meetings in a week.

Nepal: Standing committee meeting postponed once again

Amid heightened tensions with India, Nepal has banned all Indian news channels, except the public service broadcaster Doordarshan.

Nepal government bans Indian news channels

Amid heightened tensions with India, Nepal has banned all Indian news channels, except the public service broadcaster Doordarshan. Nepali cable operators told news agency ANI that the signals of Indian news channels have been taken off from the country.

Nepal bans Indian news channels; only Doordarshan remains on-air

The South Asian region is battling to contain the spread of novel coronavirus and no positive trends have emerged so far. Several countries under this region were or are still under strict lockdowns to curb the outbreak.

South Asian countries report rise in poaching cases during coronavirus lockdowns

Nepal on Wednesday reported 255 new coronavirus cases, taking the country's total count to 16,423. With the recovery of 253 patients in the past 24 hours, the total number of active coronavirus cases stands at 8,636, the Ministry of Health and Population said.

Nepal reports 255 new coronavirus cases

The ruling Nepal communist party (NCP)'s standing committee meeting has been postponed yet again amid fissure within the party. Rift has been growing between the co-chairs of the party--Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli and Prachanda.

Ruling Nepal Communist Party's standing committee meeting postponed yet again

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Nepali Parliamentarian and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri. She has been recently suspended from her party but she says that reason of her suspension is not known yet. She has not received any letter from the party.

Nepal's suspended lawmaker Sarita Giri speaks to WION on her suspension from the party

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Nepali Parliamentarian and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri. She told WION that she proposed in the parliament that the government must make it clear on what basis or proofs Nepal is proposing this new map and amendment to the constitution.

Nepal's suspended lawmaker Sarita Giri speaks to WION on Nepal's new map and suspension from party

3 weeks after WION reported on China's growing influence on the Nepal government, the Nepalese media has raised questions on the Chinese ambassador's meetings with senior politicians. Meanwhile, Nepalese lawmaker Sarita Giri has been suspended for taking a "pro-India" stand.

Gravitas: How China is playing Checkers in Nepal

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Nepali Parliamentarian and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri. She has been recently suspended from her party and she says the exact issue is not known yet. She gave her insights on the New Map of Nepal and the Nepal map amendment bill.

Nepal's suspended lawmaker Sarita Giri speaks to WION on Nepal map amendment bill

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Nepali Parliamentarian and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri. She has been recently suspended from her party and she says the exact issue is not known yet. She gave her views on the India-China standoff issue in Ladakh and how Nepal was approached by China to make a greater influence in the South Asian region.

Nepal's suspended lawmaker Sarita Giri speaks to WION on India-China standoff

Member of Nepal Parliament and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri in an exclusive interview spoke to WION. She spoke on the issue of her suspension from her party. Watch report.

Member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri speaks to WION | Nepali Parliamentarian supports India

Nepal's Samajbadi Party has decided to recall leader Sarita Giri as a lawmaker and party member for defying the party's decision to unanimously endorse the constitutional amendment to revise the national map of the country. Watch report.

Nepal MP Sarita Giri suspended for backing India

A political storm is brewing in Nepal, where calls for Prime Minister KP Sharma OIi’s exit are getting louder everyday. A wave which was seen as a party conflict has spread to the streets in Nepal.

Nepal's anti-Oli sentiment deepens as youth mobilise protests

The anger against the Oli government in Nepal is growing. The youth are demanding a better strategy to counter the pandemic. This comes after senior advisers within the government were accused of taking kickbacks while purchasing Covid-19 supplies from China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Senior Advisers in Nepal PM's govt receive kickbacks from COVID contracts?

Nepal's ruling communist party's crucial Standing Committee meeting to decide the future of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's has been postponed until Wednesday, according to an official announcement.

Nepal's ruling communist party meet to decide PM Oli's future postponed to Wednesday

Amid growing demand for resignation of KP Oli in the rival faction of Nepal Communist Party, senior party leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal met the Nepal Prime Minister at his Baluwatar residence on Sunday (July 5). The second round of meeting between the two leaders is likely to take place on tomorrow, reported ANI.

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli asks cabinet ministers to stand by him

The crucial talks between embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the ruling Nepal Communist Party's executive chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on the issue of power-sharing failed on Sunday, but they agreed to meet again on Monday to sort out their differences ahead of the party's powerful Standing Committee meeting.

Oli-Prachanda power-sharing talks fail; both agree to meet again on Monday

The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has postponed its Standing Committee meeting till Monday in a bid to sort out the differences among party co-chairs, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal and senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal.

Nepal: Ruling Nepal Communist Party impasse continues

Nepal: NCP standing committee meet that suppose to decide KP Sharma Oli's fate, postponed till July 06. Watch this report!

Nepal: NCP standing committee meet that suppose to decide KP Sharma Oli's fate, postponed!

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is extending his support to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Pakistani diplomats wrote to Nepal's government - seeking time for a phone call between two leaders. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Imran Khan is fishing in troubled waters of Nepal's politics.

Gravitas: Why Imran Khan has extended his support to Nepal's Prime Minister

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