

Rescue efforts are under way in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest where a snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.

Hundreds Stranded on Slopes as Blizzard Strikes Mount Everest in Tibet

Landslides and flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have killed at least 47 people, blocked roads and washed away bridges in Nepal.


Nepal Experiences Heavy Rainfall, Causing Flooding And Landslides

In Nepal, officials reported that 50 people had died since Friday, with most casualties in Ilam district, which borders India's West Bengal state.


Nepal: Over 140 domestic flights grounded; 50 dead in landslides & floods

From a toddler to a goddess, Aryatara Shakya's life has transformed overnight.For centuries, Nepal's tradition has fascinated the world—raising images and questions of faith, childhood, and change. Meet Nepal's new Kumari, or living goddess. She replaces 11-year-old Trishna Shakya, who held the role since 2017


Nepal: 2-year-old Aryatara turns goddess incarnate

In Nepal, officials reported that 49 people had died since Friday, with most casualties in Ilam district, which borders India's West Bengal state.


Nepal: Incessant rains cause widespread havoc, most casualties recorded near India border

Nepal is on alert as a low-pressure system intensifies monsoon rains, causing heavy rainfall and flooding across the country. Authorities have declared a 2-day public holiday to ensure safety and minimize disruptions. 


Nepal on high alert: Heavy rainfall warning issued for multiple districts 

Nepal on high alert: Heavy rainfall and floods trigger 2-day public holiday  

A 2-year-old girl has been anointed as Nepal's new living goddess on Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.

Aryatara Shakya, who is 2 years and 8 months old, was carried by family members from their home in a Kathmandu alley to a temple palace. 

She was chosen as the new Kumari, or "virgin goddess," as the incumbent is considered by tradition to have become mortal upon reaching puberty. 


Nepal: New Two-Year-old Girl Chosen as Living Goddess

Aryatara Shakya, at 2 years and 8 months, was chosen as the new Kumari, or “virgin goddess,” replacing the incumbent, who is considered by tradition to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty.


Nepal chooses minor Aryatara Shakya as the virgin goddess 

Nepal is set to launch a five-year Everest clean-up plan in line with a Supreme Court directive, as the world’s highest peak—often dubbed the Earth’s tallest garbage dump—grapples with decades of accumulated waste. Experts warn that the growing piles of trash collected each season highlight the urgent need for sustainable mountaineering practices.



Nepal Launches Mt. Everest Cleanup Plan

Nepal: A high-profile money laundering investigation has been initiated involving former prime ministers and an ex-minister, raising serious questions about financial misconduct. The inquiry focuses on alleged illicit financial activities, asset holdings, and potential abuse of power during their terms.

Nepal: Money Laundering Inquiry Launched Against Former Prime Ministers and Ex-Minister

Nepal’s ousted Prime Minister has resurfaced in the political spotlight following widespread Gen Z-led protests demanding transparency and reform. The former PM made a public appearance, hinting at a potential political comeback.


Nepal: KP Sharma Oli lashes out at Gen Z government, hints at political return 

Major Political Reforms in Nepal: Voting Age Lowered to 16, New Rights for Citizens Abroad
In a landmark address, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced sweeping electoral reforms aimed at increasing youth participation in politics. The most significant change is the reduction of the voting age from 18 to 16, a direct response to the "Gen-Z" movement that toppled the previous government.



Nepal expands voter base, 16 & 17-year-olds can now register to vote 

Nepal’s interim government, led by Sushila Karki, on Sunday set up a three-member probe committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge to investigate the ‘Gen Z’ protests in which 72 people were killed and led to the toppling of the K P Sharma Oli government. Former justice Gauri Bahadur Karki, former additional inspector general of police Bigyan Ran Sharma and legal expert Bishweshwor Prasad Bhandari are members of the committee, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal told reporters at Singhdurbar Secretariat. The probe committee will have to submit its report to the government within three months, he added.

Nepal's Interim Government Forms Probe Panel To Investigate Gen Z Protest Deaths

Nepal's Sushila Karki Expands Her Cabinet | Three Member Panel Will Probe Gen-Z Protests | WION News

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expanded her cabinet and formed a three-member panel to investigate the recent Gen-Z-led protests.



Nepal's Sushila Karki Expands Her Cabinet | Three Member Panel Will Probe Gen-Z Protests 

Nepal-China Flight: Kathmandu-Guangzhou Direct Flights Start On September 2

Nepal Protests: Nepal’s “Gen Z” group has called for the immediate arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, holding them accountable for a police crackdown that left at least 19 protesters dead on September 8.


Nepal Protests: Gen Z Activists Demand Ex-PM Oli’s Arrest Over Protest Deaths 

The unrest and upheaval in Nepal by Gen Z protesters have toppled the government in less than 48 hours, but at a devastating cost.
Over 72 people have lost their lives, and the economic damage is staggering.
Take a look at this next report for more...//

Nepal: Unemployment Fuels Exodus Abroad 

Nepal’s Gen Z protesters wipe their social media as police chase them, armed with 30,000 emails of violence and looting. The digital battlefield is born where being online now means being a target.

Nepal Gen Z Protesters Delete Digital Trail Amid Crackdown

Nepal’s Gen Z protesters wipe their social media as police chase them, armed with 30,000 emails of violence and looting. The digital battlefield is born where being online now means being a target.


Nepal Gen Z protesters delete digital trails 

Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has officially moved out of the army barracks and into a private residence. His stay at the military facility had drawn public attention and political debate. The move marks a return to private life after his tenure in power.


Nepal: After protests, Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli out of army protection

Nepal: Gen Z Disappears From Social Media as Police Launch Massive Data Hunt

Former Nepal PM Oli Leaves Army Barracks to Private Home After Army Saty | WION

Nepal: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests 

Nepal’s stock market opened lower amid ongoing Gen Z-led protests, which led to a temporary trading halt. The unrest reflects growing youth dissatisfaction with the government’s policies, impacting investor confidence and market stability.


Nepal stocks trade in the red on reopen | Trading halted amid Gen Z-led protests

Nepal stock market falls over 6% | Trading halted amid Gen Z-led protests

Nepal has conducted the cremation of protest victims with full state honors, acknowledging their role in recent demonstrations. The move comes amid rising tensions and public outcry, as the government faces pressure to address protester demands and investigate use of force.

Nepal Declares National Mourning, Holiday to Honour Gen-Z Protest Victims

Nepal has conducted the cremation of protest victims with full state honors, acknowledging their role in recent demonstrations. The move comes amid rising tensions and public outcry, as the government faces pressure to address protester demands and investigate use of force.


Nepal: At least 72 died during Gen Z protests 

#Gravitas Can the new interim Nepal Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, restore trust, peace, and honesty in a country reeling in political turmoil?   

Sober Nepal Leader Searches For Stability, Peace And Honesty 

Nepal’s PM Sushila Karki has officially appointed her cabinet, marking a key step in forming the transitional government. This move aims to stabilize the political landscape and guide the country through its ongoing transition period.

Nepal: PM Sushila Karki Unveils Transitional Government | Appoints Her Cabinet 

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