Nepal

A highly specialised hospital for the treatment of problems related to facial deformities will be established in the capital, with financial support from Cleft Children International

Thousands of farmers and their families across the country last week celebrated an annual paddy festival by planting rice, splashing in the muddy fields and enjoying a special feast

The risk of devastating floods remains alarmingly high in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, despite projections of an average/below-average monsoon for 2023, according to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Nepalese comedy shows have become wildly popular on YouTube, providing family and contextual entertainment to a large number of loyal viewers

With temperatures over 40°C in most cities, cooling appliances are selling at top rates and retailers expect sales to reach record levels, despite the country being in the midst of an economic slowdown

Contractors have warned of stopping 3000 projects if the government does not extend the deadline by one year, claiming that the government has failed to settle their payments and adjust the cost of construction materials to dramatic rise in inflation

Pasang Dawa Sherpa reached the summit of the world's highest mountain on Sunday morning for his 26th successful ascent of the world's highest peak, equalling Kami Rita's record

Although the country received $110 million as the first instalment, IMF had delayed the second instalment stating that it didn't meet the necessary conditions; IMF has now approved second instalment of $52,8 million of its credit line extended to Nepal

Farmers in the Panchthar district are busy preparing the fields and planting the paddy rice seedlings; this rice has great significance, as the harvest is often used for the celebrations of various festivals that begin later