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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

Controversy over burning Xi Jinping's books in Nepal; China expresses strong objection

A significant controversy arose in Nepal after books, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's 'The Governance of China', were burned at Manmohan Technical College, prompting a strong response from the Chinese embassy.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:45 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Helicopter crash during landing in Nepal, family was on their way for a funeral

A helicopter belonging to Air Dynasty crashed during landing in Khotang, Nepal, while carrying a family to a funeral, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The internal combustion engine lost out in a surprising place โ€“ even the poor rushed to electric car dealerships

Nepal has seen a sudden boom in electric vehicle registrations, reaching nearly 80%, thanks to the availability of cheap hydroelectric power.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal's First Female Transgender MP, Read - The Full Story of Bhumi Becoming Kailash

Bhumi Shrestha has made history by becoming Nepal's first female transgender MP, representing the National Freedom Party in the parliament.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The first transgender woman will sit in the Nepalese parliament

Nepal's parliament is set to welcome its first transgender woman member, marking a significant step towards inclusivity for LGBTQ+ representation in the country's governance.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker

Bhumika Shrestha made history as Nepal's first transgender woman lawmaker, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party after their parliamentary victory.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:02 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Significant Increase in Petrol, Diesel and LPG Prices in Nepal

Nepal has announced a substantial rise in petroleum prices due to escalating global market rates and supply challenges.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A bus full of devotees falls into a gorge in Nepal... 7 Indians dead, several injured

A tragic bus accident in Nepal led to the deaths of seven Indian pilgrims, with several others injured while returning from a religious visit.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indian Pilgrims' Bus Falls 500 Feet into Gorge in Nepal, 7 Dead

A bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Nepal fell into a gorge, resulting in seven fatalities and nine injuries.

Mar 15 โ€ข 06:58 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Try Nepal's Famous Thukpa for Breakfast, Kids Will Ask for More!

The article discusses a simple and healthy recipe for Nepali Thukpa, ideal for breakfast, and highlights its popularity among children.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The New Prime Minister of Nepal Will Be a Rapper. A Youth Rebellion Brought Him to Power

Nepal's parliamentary elections have culminated in the election of rapper Balendra Shah as the new Prime Minister, following a youth-led uprising.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli is the new nuncio to the Republic of Croatia

Leopoldo Girelli has been appointed as the new apostolic nuncio to Croatia by Pope Francis XIV after previously serving as nuncio in India and Nepal.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Nepal Now Sells Only Gas Cylinders... Half Full

Nepal has begun restricting the sale of cooking gas cylinders to only those that are half full due to increased consumer demand sparked by the ongoing war in the Middle East and fears of shortages.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Election in Nepal: The Generation Z Candidate Triumphs

Nepal's Generation Z candidate, Balendra Shah, wins a significant political victory, bringing a notable generational change to the government.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper who became a politician wins elections in Nepal after 'Generation Z' protests

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, has led his party to a majority victory in the Nepalese Parliament following protests from the 'Generation Z' last year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The party of the rapper prime minister candidate can establish a single-party government - Nepal's general election results

In Nepal's recent general elections, the newly-established Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won enough seats to potentially form a single-party government, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Former rapper wins big in parliamentary elections in Nepal

Nepal's centrist party RSP, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, has won a significant majority in the parliament with 182 out of 275 seats, marking the largest victory for a single party in decades.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

After overwhelming electoral victory, rapper demands changes as new leader in Nepal

Balendra Shah, a rapper and former mayor, emerges as Nepal's new leader following a significant electoral triumph, advocating for change and representing the younger generation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

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

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old mayor and rapper, is poised to become Nepal's youngest prime minister, having supported protests against the previous government.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The rapper wins the election in Nepal

Former rapper Balendra Shah's party, the RSP, secures a majority in Nepal's parliamentary elections.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Bestiary โ€“ Of Animals and Humans: The Village of Rhinos

The article describes a safari experience in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, guided by Devraj Mahato, focusing on the observation of a rhinoceros.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These five countries trust India... Before the crisis, they said - give us more oil and gas!

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there is a global crisis in oil and gas, prompting five neighboring countries to rely on India for energy needs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

35-year-old rapper Shah set to become Nepalโ€™s youngest PM

Nepal's parliamentary elections have led rapper Balendra Shah to secure a likely position as the country's youngest prime minister, marking a significant political shift.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

"We Need Assurance That There is a Way Home." Czechs Stuck in Asia Due to Conflict in the Middle East

A Czech family is stranded in Nepal after multiple flight cancellations linked to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, with no organized assistance available.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Former rapper wins the election in Nepal

A former rapper, Balendra Shah, has decisively won the election in Nepal, challenging the longstanding political hierarchy.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congratulations from Modi to Balendra Shah on the victory in Nepal elections

PM Modi congratulated Balendra Shah after the RSP's significant victory in Nepal's national elections.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi spoke to Balendra Shah, congratulated him on RSP's resounding victory in Nepal elections

PM Modi congratulated RSP leaders for their significant electoral victory in Nepal and expressed hopes for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Election in the Himalayas: Nepal's Hope: a Hip-hop Star

Nepal's youth have voted against the political establishment by electing rap artist Balen Shah as their new Prime Minister.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Rapper Challenges Communists: Historical Elections Follow Bloody Protests in Nepal

Nepal held its first elections following violent protests, with a new party led by a young rapper competing against veteran communist politicians.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Nepal, Balendra Shah new prime minister: who is the former rapper who will lead the country

Balendra Shah is set to become the new prime minister of Nepal after defeating his political rival in the recent general elections.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nepal's General Election, 30-Year-Old Rapper-turned-Prime Minister Front-runnerโ€ฆJudgment on the Established Political Sphere

In Nepal's recent general election, 35-year-old former mayor Balendra Shah's reformist party secured a decisive victory, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape amidst widespread dissatisfaction with traditional politicians.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Party Wins Big in Nepal's General Election, Transition of Power Expected with Support from Generation Z

The newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won a significant number of seats in Nepalโ€™s recent parliamentary elections, signaling a potential change in government influenced by younger voters advocating for political reform.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nepal Elections: Two Former Prime Ministers Swept Away in the Tsunami of Balendra's RSP, Only Prachanda Managed to Retain His Seat

In Nepal's March 5 general elections, only Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda of the Nepali Congress retained his seat amid a wave of victory for Balendra Shah's RSP, which won a significant majority.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to be Nepal PM after partyโ€™s landslide election win

Balendra Shah, a former rapper, is poised to become Nepal's next prime minister following a significant electoral victory by his Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bailendra Shah defeats four-time Prime Minister Oli in Nepal elections

Bailendra Shah's RSP party has made history by defeating four-time Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in the Nepal elections.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Rapper and Gen Z protest leader on track to be Nepal's PM

Balendra Shah, a rapper and protest leader, is on the verge of becoming Nepal's next prime minister following significant electoral success.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A former rapper sweeps the general elections in Nepal driven by 'Generation Z'

Former rapper Balendra 'Balen' Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has won a majority in Nepal's general elections, largely due to the mobilization of Generation Z voters against the old political guard.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Next Prime Minister Candidate in Sunglasses is a Rapper: Who is Nepal's 'Balen'?

Balen, a rapper and engineer, emerges as a strong contender for Nepal's prime minister position, appealing particularly to the younger generation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Balen Shah's historic victory is certain in Nepal, Oli suffers a crushing defeat

In a significant political shift in Nepal, rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party has won decisively in the recent elections, defeating former Prime Minister KP Oli.

Mar 8 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

35-year-old ex-rapper rising to become Prime Minister

Former rapper Balendra "Balen" Shah is poised to become Nepal's new Prime Minister after his party leads the vote count in the recent parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former rapper set to become Nepal's next prime minister

Former rapper Balendra Shah is on track to become Nepal's next prime minister after receiving over three times as many votes as his closest opponent in the parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rapper achieves historic victory in parliamentary elections in Nepal

A rapper has made history by winning a seat in the parliamentary elections in Nepal.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

35-year-old rapper becomes prime minister

A 35-year-old rapper, Balen Shah, has been elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal following dramatic parliamentary elections.

Mar 7 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Engineer, Rapper and Now Will Become the Prime Minister of Nepal... Know Who is Balen Shah

Balen Shah, an engineer and rapper, is emerging as a significant political figure in Nepal, challenging traditional parties and advocating for youth-driven change.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:43 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

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