Broken ladder for women in politics
July 23, 2024
Asian news from Nepal
Nepal’s political shift complicates its India-China balancing act
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, was removed from office earlier this month after his Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) failed to secure a confidence vote in parliament.
Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister secured overwhelming support in parliament on Sunday with more than two-thirds of members voting in his favor.
Nepali farmers cash in on a crop used to make Japanese banknotes
Puskar Jirel used to grow agricultural produce on the foothills of the Himalayas in northeastern Nepal, but six years ago, he started planting a high-value evergreen shrub, which is used to make Japanese banknotes.
Heavy Downpours and Flooding Kill Dozens Across South Asia
Torrential rainfall and floods have killed more than 200 people and displaced millions across South Asia, the result of more frequent extreme weather and rapid urbanization that has pushed people into flood-prone areas.
Nepal authorities say 65 people were on board the buses missing in a river since Friday
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — There were 65 people on board the two buses that were pushed into a swollen river in Nepal, of which rescuers have been able to recover 14 bodies, authorities said Tuesday.
Nepal’s communist prime minister takes power for fourth time
Nepal’s Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli was sworn in as prime minister on Monday after his Communist Party forged a coalition government with the centre-left Nepali Congress, shifting power in the country’s often-volatile parliament.