The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Nepal bans solo trekking for foreigners from April

As per the latest development, Nepal has decided to go ahead with barring solo or independent trekkers from going trekking in Nepal starting from April 1, without the help of a guide. This was recently announced by a senior official of Nepal Tourism Board.

The Times of India · Mar 6, 2023

Inside the world of Nepal's misunderstood Sherpas

The tiny village of Kurima, deep in the forested mountains that lie below Mount Everest, has been home to Sherpa families for generations. But tourism and development have put the traditional Sherpa culture at risk.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2023

Nepal computer lab named after young Dumfries and Galloway woman

Sam's Lab will honour the memory of Sam Bunting, who lost her life in a farm accident in 2021

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Communist rift plunges Nepal's ruling coalition into crisis

Splits within Nepal's communist-dominated coalition plunged the Himalayan nation into crisis on Monday as a Marxist-Leninist party said it would withdraw support after the Maoist prime minister backed an opposition candidate for the presidency.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2023

Nepal's ruling coalition in turmoil as deputy PM and 3 other ministers quit

Nepal's ruling coalition was in turmoil on Saturday after the prime minister said he planned to support a presidential candidate from an opposition party, a decision that prompted the deputy prime minister and three other ministers to resign. 

Reuters · Feb 25, 2023

Nepal PM faces crisis over choice of presidential candidate

A member of Nepal’s largest political party has filed his candidacy for next month’s presidential election in a decision backed by the prime minister that now threatens to bring down his fragile coalition government

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

A potential debt trap in Nepal

If the government of Nepal is not too careful with debt diplomacy, it might face a similar fate to Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

360info · Feb 23, 2023

Scotland cricket veteran Coetzer proud to pick up World Cricket League 2 trophy

THERE are now players in the team young enough to be his offspring, but Kyle Coetzer continues to prove there is still life in the old dog yet.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

Livingston cricketer makes senior Scotland international debut

The 19-year-old made his first appearance for his country's senior men's side during their tour of Nepal.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Pilot of crashed Nepal plane reported no power in engines -preliminary report

The pilot of a Yeti Airlines plane which crashed in Nepal killing 71 people said before the crash there was no power from the aircraft's engines, a preliminary investigation report said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023