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JANAKPUR, Nepal — It’s been almost 10 years since Ravi Kumar has been home for the holidays. Kumar, 28, was born and raised just outside the city of Janakpur in the Terai region of Nepal.
Nepali authorities should immediately investigate and bring to justice those responsible for killings and other violations during ongoing protests over the constitutional debate, Human Rights ...
The study shows how people’s livelihoods status is going through a change after being involved in managing and sustainably using the community forests in their areas. The region is one of the key ...
The general strike called by Madhesi ethnic groups of the southern Terai plains region has ended with most of their demands granted.
The constitution splits Nepal into seven states, a design that renders the Madhesi community minorities in all regions. Protesters are calling for Terai to be divided into two states to boost ...
(New York) – The Nepal government should ensure that investigations into all deaths and injuries during the protests in the southern Terai region last fall are fast, transparent, and independent ...
Moderate rainfall is expected in some parts of the hilly regions, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as in a few areas of the Terai regions in the remaining provinces.
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The monsoon trough is hovering close to its usual position, while moisture-laden winds sweeping in from ...
This afternoon, most parts of the country can expect overcast skies, with moderate rainfall likely in the Terai and hilly regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. A few areas in Bagmati and ...
Nepali authorities should immediately investigate and bring to justice those responsible for killings and other violations during ongoing protests over the constitutional debate, Human Rights Watch ...