All stories by Shirish B Pradhan
Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022
Rediff.com29 Dec 2022Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.
Nepal's former TV anchor Lamichhane becomes Prachanda's deputy
Rediff.com27 Dec 2022Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party, which was formed just months ago, won 20 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives and is the third largest party among the ruling alliance.
Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time
Rediff.com26 Dec 2022Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.
'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time
Rediff.com25 Dec 2022In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.
'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj
Rediff.com24 Dec 2022'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'
Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France
Rediff.com24 Dec 2022His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.
'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order
Rediff.com22 Dec 2022A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.
Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt
Rediff.com21 Dec 2022The 76-year-old Nepali Congress president, who has served as the prime minister for a record fifth term, defeated his challenger party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa by 39 votes, officials said.
Nepal's PM Deuba sacks 4 ministers a week after ally JSP quits coalition
Rediff.com14 Oct 2022The JSP has made an electoral alliance with main opposition Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist headed by K P Sharma Oli.
Nepal bars Covid-infected tourists from India, sends back 4 visitors
Rediff.com9 Aug 2022The four Indian tourists had entered Nepal via the Jhulaghat border point in the Baitadi district in Western Nepal.
Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli
Rediff.com2 Aug 2022Former Nepalese prime minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that he was removed from power last year after his government published a new map of Nepal that included Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh as its territories.
Maha family killed in Nepal crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple
Rediff.com2 Jun 2022The bodies of four Indians, who were among 22 people killed in the Tara Air plane crash in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district, were cremated on Thursday at the sacred Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.
Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem
Rediff.com31 May 2022All the bodies have been sent to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site
Rediff.com31 May 2022Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.
Bad weather caused Nepal plane crash: Preliminary probe
Rediff.com31 May 2022Preliminary investigation revealed that the aircraft had crashed into the mountains after it swerved to the right, instead of turning to the left due to inclement weather.
Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown
Rediff.com29 May 2022According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.
On day of Modi visit, Chinese-built Lumbini international airport thrown open
Rediff.com16 May 2022Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday inaugurated the country's second international airport built by China that will help connect Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major tourist and pilgrimage destination, to Buddhist circuits in South Asia as well as to the rest of the world.
52-yr-old Nepali Sherpa scales Everest for 26th time; breaks own record
Rediff.com8 May 2022Kami Rita and his group of 11 Sherpa guides summitted the 8,848.86-metre peak at 6.55 pm (local time).
Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal's PM for record 5th time
Rediff.com13 Jul 2021The 75-year-old veteran politician and Nepali Congress President took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari during a swearing-in ceremony which was delayed by over two hours.
Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house
Rediff.com12 Jul 2021A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the verdict stating that President Bhandari's decision to dissolve the lower house upon a recommendation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was an unconstitutional act, delivering a major blow to the veteran Communist leader who was preparing for snap polls.