Kalpit Parajuli

The ban affects women under the age of 30. It comes as the number of cases of sexually and physically abused women mounts in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.

Attack planned for one of the most populated areas of the capital and a bus station in Biratnar (East of the country). Masterminded by Ram Prasd Mainali, leader of the Nepal Defense Army, arrested in 2009. He directed operations from prison. Explosives, weapons and money were provided by Islamic terrorist groups stationed in Qatar and UAE.

Its athletes have failed all five qualifying events. At home, the young age of the participants and the overly competitive spirit of the Olympics criticized. The memory of the first Olympic delegation in Tokyo 1964, when "what was important was taking part."

Christians, Muslims and civil society group fear the growth of Hindu extremism in the country. They meet at an event organised by Freedom for All Nepal, an association that promotes inter-faith dialogue.

UN conservancy office accuses Nepal of failing to stop the illegal trade in protected species. Political leaders are involved in the traffic. Ban on wildlife trade could cost millions.

Concerned with students' future, Ram Baran Yadav appeals to the government to guarantee security. UN officials, who share the same concerns, want schools to be considered 'Zones of Peace.' Catholics play a significant role in the country's education system.

The incident occurred on July 21. In the building there were about 500 people in prayer. Demolished only the outer walls, but there are also damages the inside of the building.

More than 500 former fighters carry out the attack, accusing the party's leadership of corruption and lack of economic transparency. Both the party's chairman and vice chairman are targeted. In an official press release, the party dismisses the incident as a "simple argument," but top leaders remain silent.

Until a few decades ago, women were burned on the pyre of their deceased husband as a gesture of submission. Their emancipation is the visible sign a secular state and the presence of associations for women's rights in the territory. The story of Anusha Udas, a girl of 22 who become pilot thanks to perseverance and family support.

Young members of the Congress Party and Nepali Student Union protest against high tuition fees and foreign school names. Attacks began on 15 July, but Jesuit-run Catholic institutions were spared.

The incident occurred in Nawalparasi district, 150 km west of Kathmandu. The vehicle carrying a group of Indian pilgrims for Triveni Maharajgunj, the feast in honor of the god Shiva. The bus went off the road because of heavy monsoon rains and overcrowding.

In view of the upcoming November elections, Nepal's deposed monarch, Gyanendra Shah, continues a media campaign to regain his throne. However, for current prime minister Bhattarai, there is no going back and the republic is here to stay. His wife Yami, a member of his party, criticises corrupt politicians, and does not exclude a monarchist restoration.