Nepal News

Op-Ed: Nepal's poor yet beautiful women, young and old Special

Kathmandu - Nepal is among the most impoverished nations in the world, but you wouldn't suspect it when seeing the smiles and open faces of its women and girls. Most travelers are drawn here because of the magnificent Himalayas, yet the people are even more majestic.

Digital Journal Report by R. C. Camphausen - 10 comments

Op-Ed: Cremation yes or no? Religions, traditions, and modern times Special

Among the variety of funerary practices observed in various cultures and countries, burial and cremation are the most common. Some religions prefer the one and ban the other, sometimes both are 'allowed.' Even today, cremation occurs in only 31 nations.

Digital Journal Report by R. C. Camphausen - 3 comments

Bardot wins fight for the life of two elephants in France

Lyon - After Brigitte Bardot threatened to move to Russia if Baby and Népal were put down, France's Council of State has now granted a reprieve for the two elderly zoo elephants.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Video: Pushpa Basnet named 2012 CNN Hero of the Year

On Sunday night in a live telecast, Pushpa Basnet was selected and given the distinction of being the 2012 CNN Hero of the Year for her work towards helping Nepal's children.

In the Media by Can Tran

Plane crashes just after takeoff in Nepal, killing 19

Kathmandu - A plane crash in Nepal has been reported to have killed 19 people. The cause of the crash is still under investigation at this time.

In the Media by Bill Lewis

Avalanche kills climbers in Nepal

Nine mountain climbers are believed to have died and six more climbers are missing in Nepal after an avalanche occurred on a Himalayan peak. The avalanche struck a base camp near the summit.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Nepal women banned from Middle East over abuse and exploitation

Due to increased concern over abuse and exploitation Nepal has banned women under 30 from working in the Persian Gulf states.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

Monsanto convinces Nepal to accept GMO corn (updated)

Kathmandu - Notorious agricultural giant Monsanto has teamed up with the Nepalese government to force GMO seeds on to the country's farmers. Protests in Kathmandu ensued.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 11 comments

Parahawking- The new sensation

Para-hawking is the new eccentric sensation created by Scott Mason in 2001, in Nepal, after falling in love with falconry and para-gliding.

In the Media by Darren Brown

Child trafficking is rife in Nepal - legitimate orphanages suffer

Kathmandu - Due to widespread corruption and child trafficking, the Nepalese government currently has a freeze on international child adoption to Western countries. There have been rampant cases of abuse, false statements and fake documents.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 7 comments