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Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
KATHMANDU: Ten years ago, Nepali mountain guide Dawa Tashi Sherpa was fighting for his life after being hit by an…
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Nepal PM wins parliamentary vote of confidence, third in 14 months
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal won a parliamentary vote of confidence on Wednesday (Mar 13), a week after…
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Poo bags and trackers: Nepal orders new Everest rules
KATHMANDU: Nepal has ordered Everest mountaineers to carry mandatory trackers after one of the deadliest seasons last year – and…
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Nepal coalition in crisis, PM in talks with opposition for new alliance
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal was in talks with two opposition parties to form a new coalition on…
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Mistaken cutting of power caused Nepal plane crash that killed 72: Report
KATHMANDU: A Yeti Airlines crash in Nepal that killed 72 people almost a year ago was caused by the pilots…
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Nepal police detain 10 over allegations they sent youths to Russian arm
KATHMANDU: Police in Nepal have detained 10 people they say charged unemployed youths huge amounts of money for travel visas,…
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Nepal urges Russia not to recruit its citizens into army; says six killed
KATHMANDU: Nepal said it has asked Moscow not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army and immediately send back…
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Nepal riot police rout protesters seeking restoration of monarchy
KATHMANDU: Police in Nepal on Thursday (Nov 23) used rattan sticks, tear gas and water cannon to scatter thousands of…
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Every dog has its day during Kukur Tihar, a Hindu festival for Nepal’s dogs
Dogs in Nepal were decked with marigold garlands and bright vermillion paint on Sunday (Nov 12) to celebrate a day…
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Tears of a child as Nepalis cremate quake dead
JAJARKOT: The wails of eight year old Prem Kala Kami echoed across her Nepali village on Sunday (Nov 5), as…
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