NEPAL – Nepal’s ousted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were on Saturday arrested for negligence in the deaths of Gen Z protesters during last September’s protests. “Promise is promise. No one is above law,” current Home Minister Sudan Gurung wrote on Facebook. “Former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and […]
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Who’s the New Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah?
NEPAL – Welcome to the life’s story and comprehensive overview of the new Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen), who was previously only known in the hip-hop scene. Trained as a structural engineer, Shah, 35, built his reputation in rooftop bars and online rap battles in Kathmandu, where his lyrics focused on poverty, corruption and […]
Balendra Shah Appointed as Nepalese Prime Minister
NEPAL – Balendra Shah, the leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was on Friday appointed by the Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel as the new prime minister, following his party’s landslide victory in parliamentary elections. Shah, 35, is scheduled to take the oath of office later in the afternoon and then form his Cabinet after […]
Nepal’s Trishuli River Bus Accident Kills 19
NEPAL – At least 19 passengers were killed and 24 others injured in Nepal’s Trishuli river bus accident after a bus heading to Kathmandu fell 200 metres off the road in Bhaisigauda, Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality in Dhading. The accident, according to the Armed Police Force, Nepal, occurred at 1.30 am Monday (1945GMT Sunday). A […]
Death Toll From Nepal Floods at 60
NEPAL – The Nepal floods death toll on Tuesday rose to 60 after heavy rains triggered flash floods over the last few days according to local reports. The fatalities include 19 men, 26 women, and 15 children, The Himalayan Times reported, citing Armed Police Force (APF) spokesman Shailendra Thapa. Heavy rain caused flooding in various […]
1 Dead, Hundreds Stranded in Mount Everest After a Blizzard Snowstorm
CHINA – At least 1 hiker have been confirmed dead after a snowstorm hit the eastern slopes of Mount Everest over the weekend, with rescue operations ongoing to evacuate hundreds of people stranded. The hiker died from hypothermia and altitude sickness on Sunday in the Laohugou area of Qinghai province. Nearly 1,000 people were stranded […]
Floods and Landslides in Nepal and India Kill Over 47
NEPAL – Over 47 people lost their lives in Nepal and India after floods and landslides battered the region due to heavy rains since Friday. Rain-triggered landslides have resulted in 14 fatalities and 8 individuals missing in Nepal, authorities said on Sunday. “Different incidents of landslides have claimed 14 lives in Ilam district, while four […]
Prime Minister Resigns & More Curfew Issued in Nepal as Protests Persist
NEPAL – Nepal have imposed curfew in more regions in an attempt to curb ongoing protests against social media ban and corruption in government. The Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned later in the day on Tuesday, an announcement released by the Prime Minister’s Secretariat. The 73-year-old Nepalese politician was elected last year in […]
Social Media Ban Protests in Nepal Result to 19 Deaths
NEPAL – At least 19 people were killed and dozens others injured in clashes between police and protesters during the social media ban protests in Nepal with protesters storming parliament. This prompted military deployment as protesters entered restricted zones. Seven protesters brought to the National Trauma Centre died, while another 10 were in critical condition […]