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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The girls are worshipped as goddesses โ€“ and then forced to leave everything at puberty

In Nepal, young girls are chosen to be worshipped as living goddesses until they reach puberty, at which point they face the challenge of reintegrating into society.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kathmandu: Helicopter crashes while spinning like a top, watch the horrifying video

A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty crashed in Khotang, Nepal, during landing while carrying five passengers from a single family.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Seven dead in Nepal horror as bus topples over mountain after slipping off road

A bus accident in Nepal resulted in seven deaths and nine injuries as it fell off a mountain road while returning pilgrims to Kathmandu.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Balendra Shah, the young musician who will govern Nepal after the Generation Z uprising

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and newly elected mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become a significant political leader in Nepal following protests led by Generation Z against governmental corruption.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Rapper on course to become Nepal's new leader and has expressed admiration for dictators

Balendra Shah, a rapper and mayor in Kathmandu, is poised to become Nepal's youngest leader, having recently supported youth protests against the government.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Generation Z became excited about voting: 35-year-old rapper rises to lead Nepal without any political experience

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah defeated the old elite in parliamentary elections and is set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Former rapper Shah defeats former PM Oli in Nepal parliamentary elections

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, has secured a significant victory over former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in the Nepali parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Gen Z Hero's Remarkable Impact in Nepal? Know Who is Balen Shah and What is His Net Worth

Balen Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu, is a leading candidate for the Prime Minister's position in Nepal, showing significant popularity among Gen Z voters after the recent elections.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What has Balendra Shah's Stand on India been? These Areas Were Described as Part of 'Greater Nepal'

In the context of Nepal's upcoming prime minister elections, Balendra Shah, a rising political figure often critical of India, has sparked controversy by displaying a map portraying parts of India as included in 'Greater Nepal'.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Former Rapper Young's Favorite in Nepal

A former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, Balendra Shah, is emerging as a significant political candidate in Nepal's upcoming elections.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

In Nepal, 19 people die in a bus accident, including a Briton

A tragic bus accident in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of 19 people, including a 24-year-old British national.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Bus Accident: 18 Dead in Trishuli River, Learn..

A bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged into the Trishuli River, resulting in 18 deaths and 27 injuries, prompting a night-long rescue operation by Nepalese police and the army.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Tragedy in Nepal: 19 people killed in a bus accident, including a British tourist

A bus accident in Nepal resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including a British national, while en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Multiple dead in bus crash in Nepal

At least 19 people have died and 25 have been hospitalized following a bus crash in Nepal early Monday morning.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Nepal Accident: Horrific Bus Accident! A Passenger Bus Goes Straight into the River in the Deep of Night, Many Dead

A passenger bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged into a river in Nepal, resulting in at least 18 fatalities, including two foreign nationals.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Accident in Nepal: Bus Falls into Trishuli River, 17 Dead!

A tragic bus accident in Nepal resulted in the deaths of 17 people, with several others injured when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Nepal: Watch cannabis rituals unfold during Shivaratri in Kathmandu

Nepal's Shivaratri festival saw thousands gather in Kathmandu, where cannabis use was permitted during the celebration of Shiva.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Emergency Landing of Turkish Airlines Flight at Airport

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Kolkata due to technical issues while on its way from Kathmandu to Istanbul, affecting several routes and causing disruptions at the airport.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Emergency landing of flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul in Kolkata, due to suspected engine fire

A Turkish flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata after the captain reported a potential fire in the right engine.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nepal: Former Rapper Wants to Become Prime Minister

Balendra Shah, the current Mayor of Kathmandu and a former rapper, aims to become the Prime Minister of Nepal, backed by the support of Gen Z following protests that led to the ousting of the previous Prime Minister.

Dec 29 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The rapper mayor of Kathmandu, 35 years old, will be a candidate for Prime Minister of Nepal

Balendra 'Balen' Shah, the youthful and anti-corruption rapper mayor of Kathmandu, is set to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming March elections.

Dec 29 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

'We won't stop': How Gen Zโ€™s anger became a global movement in 2025

In 2025, Generation Z mobilized globally, from Kathmandu to Lima, to protest against inequality, corruption, and political exclusion, creating a significant movement expected to continue in 2026.

Dec 27 โ€ข 09:30 UTC

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