The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Eight Nepalese parties form 'Progressive Front' with constitution amendment as key agenda

Eight political parties in Nepal have announced the formation of a new alliance called the 'Progressive Front,' pledging to push for constitutional amendments, strengthen federalism and ensure social justice and inclusive democracy.

The Times of India · Aug 9

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah to meet Indian, Chinese envoys on Monday

Prime Minister Balendra Shah will meet Indian and Chinese ambassadors on Monday. He will also meet the US Embassy Charge d'Affaires on Tuesday. These meetings follow a joint courtesy meeting with seventeen ambassadors in April. The agenda includes discussions on bilateral relations and messages from respective governments. These engagements were…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Eight parties unite to form Nepal’s ‘Progressive Front’

Eight Nepalese political parties have formed a new alliance called the Progressive Front. This new political front is based on shared political issues and common agendas. The alliance aims to create a just and inclusive society free from discrimination. It also seeks to institutionalize a federal and democratic governance system.…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Smokescreens, sneakers, and mass-reporting: Balen’s online machine against Nepal’s press

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's asset disclosure, filed after his appointment in accordance with Section 50 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2002, listed social media — not his government salary — as his primary source of income.

Newslaundry · Aug 6

A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials

A conference on Tibetan studies in Nepal has been canceled at the request of government officials

The Independent UK · Aug 6

From first Omani woman to summit Everest to sherpa who climbed it seven times, the 10 mountaineers killed on Broad Peak

While attention has been focused on high-altitude mountaineering’s controversial star Nirmal Purja, the avalanche also claimed the lives of nine renowned climbers and guides from five countries

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Slings, stones, lasers and dogs: Nepal’s fight against crop-raiding monkeys

Hordes of macaques can destroy crops within minutes

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use

A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Pakistan teams search on foot for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters

Teams in Pakistan are searching on foot for the remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world’s 12th-highest mountain

The Independent UK · Aug 4

These are the world’s greatest luxury hotels, according to Robb Report

In Europe, a former hunting lodge turned hotel in the Scottish Highlands ranked highest, coming out third overall.

Euronews · Aug 4