Water sources are drying up in parts of the Himalayas and people are forced to look elsewhere for places to live and work. But new technology in irrigation might help people stay in their homes. To read further, please click on the link below: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/nepal-invests-irrigation-technologies-171117113156245.html
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China Provides Post-Flood Recovery Assistance to Nepal’s Terai Region
More than 31,800 households in Terai region, which was affected by one of the worst floods in August last year, will receive Chinese aid, according to UNDP Nepal on Wednesday. The assistance has been provided under the framework of the Chinese South-South cooperation assistance fund and will be implemented by
Nepal Has Banned Solo Climbers From Scaling its Mountains
Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents. To read further, please click on the link below: http://Nepal bans solo climbers from Mount Everest Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-bans-solo-climbers-from-mount-everest-9821078
Despite Conversion Ban, Christianity Spreads in Nepal
More than two years after an earthquake flattened the Nepali village of Richet, Dhading, most residents are still living in makeshift shelters. Only the church has been rebuilt – paid for by Christian missionaries whose influence in the mainly Hindu country is growing. To read further, please click on the
A Fugitive Wanted Over a Deadly Attack on Police Won a Seat in Nepal’s National Parliament
A fugitive wanted over a deadly attack on police won a seat in Nepal’s national parliament, despite being in hiding and not once appearing in public during his campaign. To read more, please click on the link below: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/fugitive-wins-seat-in-nepal-parliament-9492094
Nepal’s Last Known Dancing Bears Rescued
Nepali authorities have rescued the country’s last known “dancing bears” ending the medieval tradition of abuse of the beasts for entertainment. To read more, please click on the link address below: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-s-last-known-dancing-bears-rescued–officials-9524050
Nepal’s Last Known Dancing Bears Rescued
Nepali authorities have rescued the country’s last known “dancing bears”, officials report, ending the medieval tradition of abuse of the beasts for entertainment. To read further please click on the link below: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/nepal-s-last-known-dancing-bears-rescued–officials-9524050
Nepal Again Fails to Draw in One Million Tourists
Nepal again fails to draw in one million tourists
December 2017 FoN newsletter now available!
This year-end newsletter features a wrap-up of the work FoN accomplished in 2017, a first-person account of an RPCVs emotional return to Nepal 48 years after he finished his service, a list of Nepal RPCVs favorite Nepali words and phrases, and selected photos from mid-century Nepal. Check it out here!