Nepal News

Six-month extension for UN's Nepal mission

The UN Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) is headed for a six-month extension after its current tenure ends in January.3:01 PM on November 08

Nepal's gay MP crusades for India's sexual minorities

Nepal's first out-of-the-closet gay lawmaker, who founded the sexual minority rights movement in the conservative Himalayan nation, has now taken up cudgels on behalf of Indian peers, following reports of a crackdown on sexual minorities in India's Bangalore city.2:30 PM on November 08

Tibet campaigners pin hope on Obama

Campaigners for greater rights and religious freedom for Tibetans under Chinese rule have hailed the victory in US presidential polls of Barack Obama, saying that they hoped for greater American initiatives during his government.5:02 PM on November 06

Nepal to ban smoking in public places

The Nepali government will shortly introduce a law to ban smoking in public places, the nepalnews.com reported Thursday.11:30 AM on November 06

Nepal Democrats celebrate Obama victory in Kathmandu

One month ago, Nepal's astrologers had predicted victory for Barack Obama and the prediction came true Wednesday with the 47-year-old making history by becoming the first non-white president of the US.5:01 PM on November 05

Name game on in Nepal to erase former royals

Five months after Nepal's ruling parties formally stripped the last king Gyanendra of his crown, the Maoist-led government continues to wage war on the former royal family as it seeks to erase their last remaining associations with the administration.3:00 PM on November 05

Kalam to address Nepal varsity convocation

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India's former president and father of the country's missile programme, will be the guest of honour at the convocation of a private university in Nepal later this month.3:00 PM on November 05

Nepal Army seeks 2,400 soldiers while Maoist fighters wait

The Nepal Army is seeking to recruit 2,400 new soldiers, unmoved by deepening controversy about the fate of Maoist guerrilla fighters.12:30 PM on November 05

Former Nepal rebel combatants threaten revolt over integration issue

Nepal's former Maoist rebel combatants have issued veiled threats against political parties over growing opposition to their integration into the national army, a media report said Tuesday.3:30 PM on November 04

Nepal recalls envoy to India

Nepal's new Maoist government Monday ordered the Nepali ambassador to India, Durgesh Man Singh, to return to Nepal.10:31 PM on November 03

Nepal recalls envoy to India

Nepal's new Maoist government Monday ordered its ambassador to India, Durgesh Man Singh, to return to the country.10:02 PM on November 03

Nepal records highest tourist arrivals in eight years

Nepal, regarded a Shangri-La for holiday makers with its Himalayan ranges, assortment of religious shrines and network of casinos, has recorded the highest tourist arrivals in eight years.9:01 PM on November 03

Outcry in Nepal over 'gangrape' by Indian police

The powerful youth wing of Nepal's ruling Maoist party has said it will start a protest programme in the India-Nepal border area if Indian authorities did not punish the policemen responsible for the alleged gangrape of two Nepali migrant women.4:30 PM on November 03

UN chief urges Nepal to begin army merger soon

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon winded up his two-day trip to Nepal Saturday, asking the government, the major political parties and the interim parliament to begin the integration of the Maoists' People's Liberation Army (PLA) with the state army and discharge child soldiers as soon as possible.4:31 PM on November 01

Nepal has won world respect: Ban

Marking a major diplomatic victory for Nepal's Maoist government, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday said the Himalayan republic has earned the admiration and respect of the entire international community.10:02 PM on October 31