Victims of so-called haruwa-charuwa system try to escape debt bondage but it’s not so different on other side as well.
Remittances by overseas workers constitute nearly a quarter of the economy and are crucial for external payments.
Every day in Nepal, at least three mothers die while giving birth.
From joining rebels at 14 to becoming a top ultra-runner and now training young Nepalese girls, Rai has come a long way.
A million people expected to visit temple of Hindu god Shiva on Shivaratri, one of Nepal’s most cherished festivals.
Here are some major stories you might not have seen because of the breaking news out of Russia and Ukraine.
Nepal signed deal in 2017 to fund infrastructure projects but its ratification was in limbo due to political divisions.
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas as hundreds protested against a controversial $500m US aid grant.
The police action comes as the $500m grant bill tabled in parliament, which critics say undermines Nepali sovereignty.
Critics say the $500m infrastructure grant comes with unacceptable conditions that would damage Nepal’s sovereignty.
Nepal reported most cases in a single day on Tuesday as government projects tally could double by end of the month.
Nepal reported 1,357 new cases on Monday, the biggest single-day jump since September last year.
Mingma Sherpa and Chhang Dawa Sherpa set for sweeping global trek that will take them across both north and south poles.
A minor slip could mean falling hundreds of feet and sure death for hunters, who carefully navigate the steep mountains.
