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Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

By Rajin Rayamajhi and Tracy Fehr
The economic and health impact of the pandemic has disproportionately fallen on women – especially single women.

Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Nepal’s Leaders Must Put Aside Differences Amid COVID-19 Crisis

By Nirajan Thapaliya
For now, instead of endless politicking, Nepal’s leaders must put their differences aside and work together
Facing a COVID Crisis, Nepal Cries Out for Help

Facing a COVID Crisis, Nepal Cries Out for Help

By Peter Gill
“People are dying every few minutes because of a lack oxygen, we don’t know when this will end... It’s chaos.”

India’s Public Health Collapse Is a Ticking Time Bomb for the Whole Region

India’s Public Health Collapse Is a Ticking Time Bomb for the Whole Region

By Atif Choudhury
The failure of the Modi government may spell disaster for the COVID-19 recovery of India’s neighbors.

Even as Virus Cases Soar, Nepal Re-Opens Mt. Everest

Even as Virus Cases Soar, Nepal Re-Opens Mt. Everest

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Amid a second wave of COVID-19 infections, hundreds of climbers are set to scale the world’s tallest mountain.

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Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers

Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers

By Associated Press
The reopening is mostly limited to those seeking to to climb or trek Nepal’s famous peaks.

Kathmandu Celebrates Dashain Uneasily Amid COVID-19

Kathmandu Celebrates Dashain Uneasily Amid COVID-19

By Peter Gill
From finances to family gatherings, the pandemic reshaped all aspects of one of Nepal’s most prominent holidays.
COVID-19: Nepal in Crisis

COVID-19: Nepal in Crisis

By Peter Gill
The coronavirus crisis has brought to the fore -- and exacerbated -- a number of the Nepali state’s long-standing weaknesses.

How COVID-19 Worsens Gender Inequality in Nepal

How COVID-19 Worsens Gender Inequality in Nepal

By Luna K.C.
The pandemic will worsen existing gaps in women's education, income, and employment prospects.

Nepal’s Summer of Discontent

Nepal’s Summer of Discontent

By Shraddha Pokharel
Young protesters in Nepal say “Enough is Enough” as the government struggles in its fight against COVID-19.

Nepal Volunteers Become Local Heroes During Virus Pandemic

Nepal Volunteers Become Local Heroes During Virus Pandemic

By Associated Press
Formed in the wake of Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake, the RNA-16 volunteer group has once more stepped up in a time of crisis.
Does COVID-19 Portend Dark Days in Nepal’s Future?

Does COVID-19 Portend Dark Days in Nepal’s Future?

By David Johnson
With a global economic slow-down and potentially millions of foreign workers returning home, Nepal could be on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.

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