Nepal News
Thousands gather to welcome Nepal’s former king
Nepal’s former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations. Supporters cheered and waved Nepal’s flag, chanting “Come king, save the nation” as he greeted them at the Kathmandu airport gate. Read the full story on the Aljazeera website. Image – Supporters of…
Read MoreJagruti Project featured in WHO newsletter
NLT are one of a number of organisations who contributed to the Impact in Action – Jagruti project. This 3-year project of the World Health Organisation was designed to drive evidence-based action by government and communities to improve water, sanitation and health services in two provinces of eastern Nepal. Read the full article in the…
Read MoreMonsoon leaves a series of disasters as it bids farewell for the year
Monsoon-related disasters in Nepal have claimed 195 lives and injured 247 people from June until the end of August as the monsoon neared its end for the year. Gandaki Province recorded the highest death toll with 56, followed by Bagmati with 39. The disasters also displaced 5,883 families and left 49 people missing, with most…
Read MoreDwarfism 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,…
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