Nepal News
Dwarfism in Nepal
The government started a campaign to eliminate rickets and dwarfism in children decades ago. However, the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022 has pointed out that 25 percent of all children under the age of five in the mountainous region still face issues related to dwarfism. But the government is committed to reducing the numbers…
Read MoreLack of Rain!
In December 2023, forecasters anticipated above average rainfall for Nepal during the winter, but halfway through the season, many areas remain rainless for four months. The absence of rain is causing dryness in mountain terraces and plains, affecting winter wheat and snowfall in the Himalayas. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology recorded minimal rainfall,…
Read MoreEarthquake!!
On 3rd November at 10 minutes to midnight a powerful 6.4 earthquake struck Nepal with its epicentre in Jajarkot, a remote hilly district, 330 km west of Kathmandu. Deaths have been reported and many injured. The major cause of deaths and injuries is the collapse of weak building structures, as thousands of houses were destroyed…
Read MoreEthnic Make up of Nepal in 2023
There are over 140 distinct ethnic groups recognised in Nepal, with about 124 mother tongues between them. This highlights the amazing ethnic and linguistic diversity that is still part of the country of Nepal, with all the challenges that brings to a country trying to bring development, education and economic improvement to its people. Despite…
Read MoreSome interesting facts about Nepal!
Unique Nepali Calendar The Nepali calendar called Bikram Sambhat is approximately 67 years and 8.5 months ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The Nepali New Year is celebrated in mid-April. Slaughtering cows is illegal As a national animal of the country and considered ‘holy’, the slaughtering of cows is illegal in Nepal. It is not…
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