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Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolves parliament and calls for new elections in November. Her office says that the decision was made on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. This is the second time in six months that the parliament has been dissolved amidst a political crisis.
2021-05-22

The General Administration of Sport of China announces that the summits of Mount Everest used by climbers in China will remain closed through the spring, citing COVID-19 concerns in both mainland China and neighboring Nepal.
2021-05-15

The Singaporean government bans all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have been in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the last two weeks from entering or transiting through the country. It also tightens its social distancing rules in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
2021-05-1

The Nepalese Accident Investigation Commission concludes its investigation, finding the plane stalled after the flight crew lost situational awareness and began a rapid ascent to avoid terrain whilst still configured for landing.
2018-04-13

In Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal takes the oath of office and secrecy as Prime Minister.
2016-08-4

At least 41 people have been killed, 8 injured, and scores are missing in landslides in Nepal's Taplejung District caused by heavy rain.
2015-06-11

Nepalese Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi takes oath of office as new Prime Minister of the country, heading an interim government with the task of conducting elections.
2013-03-14

The Prime Minister of Nepal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, announces his resignation by a live television address.
2010-06-30

Apa, a Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber who already held the world record for summiting Mount Everest more than any other person, reaches the summit for the 20th time.
2010-05-22

Former Prime Minister and Acting Head of State of Nepal Girija Prasad Koirala, "the elder statesman of South Asia" who brought down the King, dies in Kathmandu at the age of 86.
2010-03-20