People closest to the epicentre of Nepal earthquake paying the highest food prices: WFP
Residents close to the epicentre of the catastrophic Nepal earthquake are paying as high A$ 65 (US$ 46, Rs 5,000) for a sack of 25 kg rice as opposed to their…
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Madhesi leaders collectively urged India not to lift blockade, leader who met Indian envoy reveals
By Krandan Chapagain, Kathmandu A Nepalese politician belonging to a Terai-based party has revealed that Madhesi leaders have collectively urged India not to lift the current blockade on Nepal. The request is likely to…
From Facebook status to parliament: Is Ranjit Rae’s Nepal posting on a countdown?
As Kathmandu’s local media wrapped up news desks yesterday evening, their Indian counterparts spotted breaking news in the fresh demand for expulsion of ambassador Ranjit Rae, specially because the call this time was made right at the…
Medicines handed over by Mahato were sent by NMC for quake victims, 6 months ago
The recent hullabaloo about Dr Upendra Mahato’s donation of Rs 5 crore (which roughly comes to US $470,000 or A $650,000) has turned out to be a classic case of misleading reportage. Media may…
Cameron government minister warns Nepal of second humanitarian crisis
A minister in Britain’s Cameron government has telephoned the Nepalese foreign minister to warn the latter of a ‘second humanitarian crisis’ if the current deadlock in the mountain nation is not resolved immediately. The British…
Nepalese leader calls for deportation of Indian ambassador to Kathmandu
A central committee member of Nepal’s ruling political party has called for the deportation of the Indian ambassador based in Kathmandu. Surya Thapa, the head of publicity department of the Communist Party of…
Red Cross confirms empty blood bags among items blocked by India
India’s ongoing blockade of its border points with Nepal is not only producing snaking queues of empty-tanked motor vehicles but is about to put the lives of many critical patients at…
US Marines killed in Dolakha may have been trying short-cut to save Nepalese lives
The heroism of six US Marines who gave their lives trying to save earthquake casualties in Nepal has become all the more apparent with a III Marine Expeditionary Force’s statement indicating…
“Back Off China” : Madhesi leaders warn the communist nation
It was #BackOffIndianMedia amidst the frenzied relief operations of the April earthquake followed by a more recent #BackOffIndia when the southern neighbour initiated informal blockade on the transit of Nepalese imports and now it’s China’s turn. Back Off…
India worried as its citizens, armed forces use Nepal Telecom services along borders
Indian Home Ministry has expressed concern over the use of Nepal Telecom SIM cards not only by its ordinary citizens but also by security forces operating along the international borders…
Gyanendra Shah too concerned to celebrate Dashain
Nepal’s last king Gyanendra Shah has announced his abstinence from this year’s Dashain, the most important festival of the Nepalese calendar. Until monarchy was abolished in 2008, prime ministers to ordinary people thronged…
Nepal pays over $335,000 a day in container holding fee due to Indian blockade
As Nepal’s Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa shook hands with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on Sunday, the movement of thousands of shipping containers meant for Nepal’s 28 million landlocked consumers remained…
UK-based Nepalese restaurant shut down after super dirty kitchen shocks inspectors
A UK-based Nepalese restaurant had so horrible hygiene conditions that the owner of the business avoided prosecution only because he voluntarily declared closure of his restaurant. However, The Gurkha Villa…
Indian blockade will continue until constitution is amended: Nepali Congress leader
Recent expression of a Nepali Congress leader indicates that the Nepalese establishment believes the current blockade is not going to end until the 17-day old constitution of the world’s youngest republic is…
As Nepal is almost reconnected with China via Tatopani, Rajnath Singh calls Nepal PM
Nepalese consumers may soon be refilling their vehicles without having to wait in serpentine queues as authorities work tirelessly to reconnect with China through Tatopani Customs Office, a border point…
Mark Zuckerberg thanks Facebook community for contributing to Nepal earthquake fund
At a time when questions are beginning to pop up about the way Nepal earthquake funds are being used, or not used, Facebook has set an example of accountability and transparency…
India to face legal difficulty for its blockade on Nepal: Professor Surya Subedi
An internationally acclaimed professor of international law has warned India may face ‘legal difficulty’ should Nepal choose to seek legal remedy against the Indian blockade on the landlocked nation. Professor Surya…
The fairytale about Hollywood superstar Jason Clarke and former trekking guide Som Tamang
Australian actor Jason Clarke, who stars in Hollywood blockbuster Everest, helped Nepalese man Som Tamang settle in Australia when he gave him a reference letter some 12 years ago. As…
Haiti in the making: ‘Abuse’ of Nepal earthquake funds by international charities
A report by Thomson Reuters Foundation has revealed how international charity organisations are, or are not, spending money they raised in the name of Nepal earthquake. As hundreds of thousands of…
We brandish Khukuri to enemies but gift it to friends: 80 year old Nepalese mum to Danish crown prince
Crown Prince of Denmark, Frederik André Henrik, has wowed villagers in a remote district of western Nepal. The opportunity to see a prince charming from a western nation was an entertaining…
