Nepal farmers abandon fields as severe drought takes toll

SINDHUPALCHOK (ANN/KATHMANDU POST) – Once thriving with mustard fields and vegetable crops, the farmlands of Ramche in Ward 9 of Bahrabise Municipality now lie barren due to a worsening water crisis. Farmers, heavily reliant on rainfall and irrigation, …

Local and westerly winds partially affect weather across Nepal

KATHMANDU: The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that western and local winds are having a partial impact on the country. At present, the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, …

Nepal: PM Oli Warns Of Legal Actions Against Pro-Monarchy Protestors, Former King

(MENAFN- IANS) Kathmandu, April 1 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli warns of legal action against pro-monarchy supporters for leading the violent protests that engulfed the South Asian nation. Oli stated that even former king Gyanendra Shah …

Nepal PM accuses former King of violence

Those involved in criminal incidents should not get immunity and won’t get the immunity A protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 28. PIC/NENEWS Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has held former King Gyanendra Shah responsible for the violence, arson …

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. Nepal’s economic landscape is witnessing significant developments across various sectors. The …

Passports revoked, rumours swirl about treason charges against top RPP leaders in Nepal

Nepal making a U-turn? Ex-Maoist guerrilla leads fight for return of monarchy, Hindu nation

The ongoing protests in Nepal are signalling at the prospect of the Himalayan nation being on course for making a U-turn—back to rule of the monarchy, and being a Hindu nation.  The streets of Kathmandu are flooded with pro-monarchy protesters. The …

Borja Golán in Nepal to train squash players

Borja Golán, one of the world's best squash players, has arrived in Nepal to train Nepali players. The Nepal Squash and Rackets Association (NSRA) invited Borja for a week-long training session. Borja, who is from Spain, is currently a Level 3 coach. …

Nepal Ambassador Shankar Sharma calls on CM Yogi Adiyanath in Lucknow

Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, called on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath at his official residence in Lucknow on Monday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Sharma expressed his pleasure in meeting CM Adityanath and …

Nepal’s Oli warns ex-King of action over pro-monarchy protest violence

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Monday warned former King Gyanendra Shah of severe action, holding him responsible for the violence that erupted during last week’s pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Oli …