A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The quake, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, had no immediate reports of casualties or ...

Nepal contains eight of the highest peaks in the world and every year hundreds of foreign climbers fly to the country in South Asia to tackle the mountains. Nepal's mountaineering community has ...

The event celebrated Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic climb. Nepal recognizes the mountaineering community's contribution. Hundreds of foreign climbers visit Nepal annually.

Nepal made significant gains in maternal and neonatal healthcare in the last 25 years, but the gains have stalled and the country may not meet global targets. The national maternal mortality rate (MMR ...

The 2015 Constitution of Nepal incorporates a curious definition of secularism. The charter defines Nepal as a “secular” state, one guaranteeing “religious, cultural freedoms, including ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal's mountaineering community celebrated the conquest of the world's highest mountain with a rally of climbers, guides and others who gathered for International ...

Nepal's authorities on Friday (May 30, 2025) banned protests and public gatherings around the Narayanhiti Palace area in the heart of Kathmandu amid demonstrations by pro-monarchist groups ...

The mountainous, land-locked, never colonised nation of Nepal is getting increased international attention due to the unfolding great power competition in South Asia. Whether Nepal will be able to ...

Nepal reaffirmed its firm stance against terrorism and pledged not to allow any hostile elements to use its territory against neighboring countries. Nepal on Thursday evening expressed its support ...

Nepal's government says it has a “duty to protect” the Himalayas from the risks presented by climate change and the growing numbers of climbers attempting to scale the region's summits ...