Fire kills baby, thousands homeless

Emergency services still struggling to contain the blaze in an eastern village

Constitution protests paralyze Nepal

After two weeks of protests, ethnic groups are called in for talks with the government

Jesuits mark 60 years in Nepal

Ceremony commemorates hardships and accomplishments of Society of Jesus

Christians pray for the nation

Christians today launched an annual global prayer vigil for peace and reconciliation in Nepal. Pastor Bhab Ghale, chief coordinator for the event, said this year’s vigil has seen the inclusion of a more diverse body of believers. “We started 10 years

Parish ordains first Oraon priest

'Grateful' for opportunity to serve the community in which he was raised

Army takes control of Maoist fighters

Long-awaited decision removes major obstacle to new draft constitution

Government backs anti-torture bill

Activists hope legislation will bring country into line with UN conventions

Journalist's killing sparks protests

Reporters issue deadline to police, warn of further demonstrations if culprits not found

Christians launch new network

A new grouping of Christians was unveiled at a press conference in Kathmandu yesterday. The Nepal Christian Concern Group is an alliance of 20 Christian denominations and network groups including the United Catholic Alliance of Nepal. Pastor Chari

Countdown for new constitution

Parliamentarians 'think legislature and government should be above the law'

Religious leaders want say in constitution

Pressed the need for religious freedom at an interfaith meeting with international diplomats

More than half of Nepal's GDP is corrupt, claims report

A global report on transparency and corruption has delivered a damning assessment of commercial activities in Nepal.