Tag: Nepal

One Dead, Dozens Injured as ‘Gen Z’ Protests Against Social Media Ban and Corruption Rock Nepal

Journalists also came under fire, with Naya Patrika’s Dipendra Dhungana, Nepal Press’s Umesh Karki, and Kantipur Television’s Shyam Shrestha among those injured by rubber bullets while covering events.

September 8, 2025

Protests Erupt in Kathmandu Over Corruption, Social Media Ban; Curfew Enforced

The demonstrations turned violent when protesters vandalized the Parliament gate and clashed with police, who responded with water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets.

September 8, 2025

Nepal Enforces Ban on Solo Expeditions, Hikes Everest Royalty Fees

Every two climbers are now required to be accompanied by at least one high-altitude worker or certified mountain guide, while teams climbing lower peaks must take at least one guide.

September 1, 2025

Indian Embassy in Nepal Holds Condolence Meet for Pahalgam Terror Victims, Nepal Reaffirms Support Against Terrorism

Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, speaking at the ceremony, strongly condemned the attack and emphasized the shared commitment of India and Nepal to confront and eradicate terrorism.

April 27, 2025

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Offers Prayers at Pashupatinath Temple During Nepal Visit for BIMSTEC Agriculture Meet

During his visit, Chouhan also planted Rudraksh and Harsingar saplings on the temple premises, underscoring a commitment to environmental values alongside spiritual engagement.

April 10, 2025

Jaishankar Engages in Talks with Foreign Ministers from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan at Indian Ocean Conference

In addition to meetings with South Asian counterparts, Jaishankar also engaged with foreign ministers from Oman, Brunei, and Iran, and met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain.

February 17, 2025

Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolts Nepal; multiple earthquakes reported in Xizang in Tibet Autonomous Region

According to the USGS Earthquakes, the earthquake struck 93 kilometers northeast of Lobuche, Nepal, around 6:35 AM (IST).

January 7, 2025

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude in Nepal triggers tremors in Bihar’s Sheohar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 93 kilometers, northeast of Lobuche, Nepal.

January 7, 2025

“Indian Army Contingent Departures for 18th Edition of SURYA KIRAN Joint Military Exercise in Nepal”

This edition of SURYA KIRAN follows successful visits by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of India, to Nepal, and General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Nepali Army, to India.

December 28, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Nepal

The earthquake occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), the NCS noted.

December 21, 2024