KATHMANDU, Nepal — At the stroke of 10 every morning at the only zoo in Nepal, a 41-year-old pelican arrives at the entrance of the animal kitchen, waiting patiently for program officer Ganesh Koirala to arrive. The pelican knows that with Koirala will come breakfast — a one-kilogram (2-pound) fish. Inside the busy kitchen, zookeepers … Read more
Riot police have used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king who attempted to march to the center of the capital to demand the restoration of the monarchy ByBINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press November 23, 2023, 5:56 AM Protesters clash with police in a rally demanding a restoration … Read more
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook northwestern Nepal just before midnight Friday, killing more than 100 people with dozens more injured ByThe Associated Press November 4, 2023, 7:47 AM An earthquake victim receives treatment at Bheri hospital in Nepalgunj, Nepal, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. A strong earthquake has shaken northwestern Nepal, and officials say more than … Read more