Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions

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KATHMANDU — Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35 per cent, making the world's tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade,

Nutrition is one major area of mounting concern. UNICEF works with partners all across South Asia in an effort to reduce malnutrition and improve overall nutrition, by strengthening nutrition support and related services.

Nepal’s highest court has scrapped a controversial new law that allowed infrastructure development, such as hotels and cable cars, inside protected areas.

A new study has predicted an increase in landslide hazards in High Mountain Asia. The study authors linked higher emissions of greenhouse gases to the potential for higher risks from landslides.

Competing in their first Women’s World Cup at any level in the sport, Nepal’s next generation plot their future, taking on every lesson.

The Himalaya have a significant political bearing, even outside our immediate neighbourhood—in the ever-evolving global politics. Nepal needs to identify the growing power games at play and tread strategically to ensure its autonomy in devising a foreign policy that maximises its interests amid turbulent times.

Four teams, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Samoa, will make their debut this weekend at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

The fire, which was caused by faulty wiring, spread quickly, sending sparks and thick smoke that engulfed two homes. Fire tenders, along with security officials, swiftly responded to control the blaze.

Shares of ITC Hotels fell in debut trade on Wednesday, following its spin-off from consumer goods firm ITC , valuing the luxury hotels operator at 366.2 billion rupees ($4.23 billion).

Rather, Nepal's government should focus on "expanding protected areas that have reasonable natural densities of prey and tigers," Dr Karanth adds. If wildlife is spilling out of protected areas in search of prey,