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Nepali former Maoist rebel confirmed as premier for third time

Former Maoist rebel Pushpa Kamal Dahal was confirmed as Nepal's prime minister for a third time on Tuesday, winning almost unanimous backing from legislators even though November's election returned a hung parliament.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

Pregnant women face high risk of mortality in rural Nepal

In Nepal, at least three mothers die every day while giving birth. The Himalayan nation has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The far west of the country is one of the worst affected regions. For a simple check-up or ultrasound, some women have to walk…

France 24 · Jan 5, 2023

New Government In Nepal And Partnership With India: Legacy And Opportunities

India and Nepal share strong religious, cultural, socio-economic and political ties that go back centuries. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2023

Leader of ex-communist rebels becomes Nepal's new PM

The leader of former communist rebels has become Nepal’s new prime minister with the support from his ex-opponent and other smaller political parties

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2022

Nepal's ex-guerrilla chief set to become new prime minister

A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal's Hindu monarchy will take over as prime minister in alliance with the main opposition after last month's election returned a hung parliament, party officials said on Sunday.

Reuters · Dec 25, 2022

Prachanda becomes Nepal PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

KATHMANDU: Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new Prime Minister.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022

Prachanda set to become Nepal's next PM

KATHMANDU: In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022

Nepal: Maoist Center Decides To Leave Ruling Coalition

Nepal's Maoist Center has decided to leave the ruling coalition, according to Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 25, 2022

Serial killer who inspired ‘The Serpent’ series arrives in Paris a free man

Charles Sobhraj, 78, was freed from serving a life sentence in a Nepalese prison

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2022

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj the Serpent arrives in France after being freed from jail

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 24 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran and Hong Kong during the 1970s

Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022