Christopher Sharma

The lay movement has organized three days of prayer and testimony in the capital's cathedral. The group spreads the Christian values ​​of family, helping Catholics and non Catholics in their faith and search for work. . A non-Christian: "I was impressed by the way of life of Catholic families and I want to be with them".

Parliament voted him this morning. His victory was a foregone conclusion, since he was the only candidate in the running. He promised to resolve the issue of minorities and give tribal Madhesi greater independence

The Islamic preacher is believed to be the mastermind behind the failed coup in Turkey. The network of his supporters manages at least 300 schools in Turkey and another 1,000 worldwide. In the capital of Nepal there are three, two of which are within walking distance of the Office of the Prime Minister. Turkish nationals who had been employed as volunteers, have been dismissed.

The species is still endangered even though its numbers are up. Poaching to meet demand from China remains the main threat. In Chinese culture, tiger meat has magical powers, and tiger parts go into local pharmacopeia and religious items.

Heavy monsoon rains have hit Nepal, leaving the authorities powerless to rescue stranded residents. Bridges and homes have been swept away, roads have been blocked, and river waters are at their highest levels, putting thousands at risk. Some have been forced to live on the roof of their homes; others have found shelter in trees.

K P Sharma Oli avoids showdown in parliament ahead of opposition no confidence motion. His successor designate is Maoist leader Prachanda who is under investigation for crimes during the country’s civil war. Analysts stress the need for stable leadership to rebuild the country.

Seven lay people and a clergyman could face trial as the court vets the evidence to rule on the indictment. The accused were arrested in June for distributing copies of the holy book at a school in Dolakha District. In fact, the students who got the Bibles were Christians and had asked for a copy. Hindu nationalist groups demand the maximum sentence.

Incessant rains flood rivers and lakes, dragging stones from the mountains to the valley. Some villages have been swept away. Unknown number of dead or missing. Nepalese authorities: "Rescue operations are very difficult, the situation is not under control." Some residents accuse Beijing: "They knew the risks but did not warn anyone."

The lawmakers are accused of providing their assistants’ identity to the victims to travel to Spain. The case broke when the Spanish Embassy in Delhi found irregularities in the travel documents. Nepal is becoming an international hub for human traffickers.

Under opposition pressure, Prime Minister Oli wants to speed up aid distribution. The World Bank, which administers a US$ 500 million fund, is against it, and could pull out. Fifteen months after the quake, thousands of families are still living in makeshift shelters.

Police detain Hindu holy man for deceiving and getting young people sold to human traffickers. They also arrest two Buddhists with 35 kilos of hashish hidden in sacred texts. This shows "how religion is improperly used in Nepal,” said Fr Ignitious Rai, pastor in Kathmandu, and how its dignity is being undermined.

A suicide bomber blew himself up as a minibus carrying Nepali guards was on its way to the Canadian Embassy. Nepal has already banned regular work permits. Only 5,292 Nepalis working for UN agencies or diplomatic missions are left. Nepali Hindus could be the new target of Islamic terrorists.