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While the earthquake killed at least 153 people, fears are rising for 12,000 families left without shelter in freezing temperaturesEarly on Saturday morning, Haris Bishwakarma learned he had become the sole guardian of his eight-year-old sister. His pa…
Read MoreBeing denied water as a child set Sarswati Nepali on a path to end caste-based discrimination. She has since been honoured by the US government and become an inspiration to womenDashing home to get a drink of water during school breaks was Sarswati Nep…
Read MoreCampaigners say efforts to stamp out custom of banishing girls and women during menstruation have been set back by CovidA 16-year-old girl from Nepal has died as a result of the illegal practice of chhaupadi, where menstruating women are forced to stay…
Read MoreA gift of a camera inspired Belmaya Nepali to rise above poverty and abuse to make documentaries• I Am Belmaya reviewBelmaya Nepali’s life changed for ever when, at 14, she was given a camera.The British film-maker Sue Carpenter had come to Pokhara, a …
Read MoreHealth workers fear deaths could reach levels not seen this century as up to 90% miss check-ups and many opt for home birthsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEarlier this month, 21-year-old Lakhu BK decided to have her baby at…
Read MoreCommittee set up to investigate deaths of young men allegedly chased into river as a result of ‘caste-based discrimination’The Nepalese government has established an independent high-level committee to investigate the killings of six young men, includi…
Read MoreBills introduced by ruling Communist party will bring in heavy fines and the threat of jail to stifle debate, say criticsJail terms of up to five years could be imposed on people in Nepal who post “offensive” comment on social media sites, including Fa…
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