Bird flu cases rise, 596,000 poultry slaughtered
THE country is battling a surge in bird flu cases and has slaughtered more than 596,000 poultry and shut its only zoo, agriculture ministry officials said.
Ministry: 67 Nepalis died in Japan in over 10 months
As many as 67 Nepali citizens have died in Japan over the past 10 months, including 25 suicides, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Most of the deceased were individuals who had travelled on student visas and were also working part-time.
Ex-minister held over money laundering
Former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was arrested on charges of money laundering, police said, as the country's Gen Z-backed government steps up a crackdown on alleged corruption under previous administrations.
Foreign minister meets Wang Yi
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi, his first trip to the neighbouring superpower since his party swept to election victory in March, and days after visiting Beijing's regional rival India.
Monsoon brings twin threats
South Asian communities face "serious hazards" from intense rains this season, even though the approaching monsoon is expected to bring lower than normal rains overall, risking drought, experts warned.
Everest survivor out of intensive care as investigation calls grow
A mountaineer who spent six days dragging himself off Mount Everest after being abandoned has been moved out of intensive care as he slowly recovers, his family said.
Surviving on chocolate and ice
A mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community.
Dalai Lama to seek knee treatment in New Delhi
The Dalai Lama (pic) will receive medical treatment on his left knee in New Delhi this month, his office said, as the 90-year-old deals with a series of health issues.
A six-day miracle on Everest
A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials said.
Briton scales Everest for record 20th time
British climber Kenton Cool reached the top of Mount Everest for the 20th time, extending his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Nepali.
