Nepal

India, Nepal ink new rail transit deal to boost multimodal trade, expand key corridors

The agreement, exchanged during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, will facilitate the movement of rail-based freight between Jogbani (India) and Biratnagar (Nepal), including bulk cargo under an expanded definition

India and Nepal to resume border talks today — first since Gen-Z protests toppled Oli govt

This will be the first time that the two forces — Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal — will have a top-level meeting after the ’Gen Z’ driven violent protests that rocked Kathmandu in September

Nine climbers killed in treacherous avalanche in Nepal

Nine climbers, including five foreigners, died after a deadly avalanche struck Nepal amid heavy snowstorms, worsening weather.

7 killed, 5 hurt in Nepal after avalanche hits Mount Yalung Ri

Armed Police Force spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said five other people were hurt at the base camp, located at 4,900 meters (16,070 feet)

Australian mountaineer dies while scaling Nepal’s Himlung Himal

Chan reportedly fell ill on October 29 during his ascent of the moderately challenging peak, which is located near the Tibetan border

Nepal: Altitude Air's rescue helicopter crashes near Everest base camp

An Altitude Air helicopter crashed near Lobuche in Nepal’s Everest region during a rescue mission amid heavy snowfall, but the pilot was safely rescued and is in stable condition.

Twin tragedies strike Nepal as French and South Korean mountaineers die

Two mountaineers died while climbing Nepal’s Ama Dablam mountain in the Himalayas. The French climber was identified as 65-year-old Hugo Lucio Colonia Lazaro, and Hong Khy Park from South Korea aged 66.

Nepal’s Gen Z announces plans to form political party ahead of 2026 polls

Nepal’s Gen Z group on Saturday announced that it will establish a political party, but said its participation in next year's general election depends on the fulfilment of certain "bottomline" conditions.

The tragic tale of Bipin Joshi, the only Nepali abducted by Hamas and killed in captivity

After moments of elation following the release of 20 hostages, came grief and anguish as Hamas released the bodies of four hostages. Among the deceased is Bipin Joshi, the only Nepalese national to have been taken captive. But how did he end up there?

540 Indian nationals among prisoners still absconding in Nepal since Gen Z protests

Around 540 Indian nationals serving time in various prisons across Nepal have been absconding ever since the Gen Z protests, the Department of Prison Management said on Sunday.