https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From nepal Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/19-dead-in-south-asia-monsoon-floods/101765 UCA101765 Thousands are seeking shelter from flooding and landslides in Nepal and India while Bangladesh is also on alert Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/is-nepal-walking-back-to-being-a-hindu-nation/101597 UCA101597 PM Dahal and other leaders do not want a secular, stable Nepal which could precipitate their fall Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-commemorates-70-years-of-conquering-mount-everest/101561 UCA101561 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay paved the way for a mountaineering and trekking boom that transformed the livelihoods of the Sherpa and other communities living in the shadow of the Himalayas Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:07:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/home-births-persist-despite-govt-interventions-in-nepal/100466 UCA100466 Health ministry’s survey report indicates possible gaps in coverage of maternity care provided in the country Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepalese-mourn-pioneering-jesuit-missionary/100076 UCA100076 American-born Father Casper J. Miller served as a missionary in Nepal from 1958 until his death Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/no-more-hopes-of-survivors-in-nepal-plane-crash/100056 UCA100056 Officials said 69 bodies had been recovered so far, with autopsies on 24 ongoing Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-mourns-victims-killed-in-plane-crash/100044 UCA100044 Authorities confirmed 67 people were dead, 72 were on board when the Yeti Airlines plane went down Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/return-of-communists-in-nepal-is-good-news-for-china/100005 UCA100005 China, India and the US are vying for influence as former guerrilla leader Prachanda is back at the helm Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-himalayan-task-for-nepals-old-guard/99596 UCA99596 A desire for change in recent polls was evident with the success of political newcomers and a low voter turnout Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:11:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/upstarts-challenge-elderly-elite-in-nepal-election/99458 UCA99458 An elite club of parliamentary veterans taking turns as leaders fuels perception that government is out of touch Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:47:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-wartime-rape-survivors-demand-recognition/99128 UCA99128 Victims of sexual violence are frustrated that their traumas have been met with official indifference Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rain-landslides-kill-48-in-nepal-and-india/98807 UCA98807 More than 100 houses were buried in a torrent of mud in western Nepal Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/no-ones-responsible-for-killing-16-000-nepalese-people/98293 UCA98293 By refusing to settle crimes of the past, Nepal is wasting the chance to build a better future Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:33:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-new-christian-leaders-vow-to-protect-community/97608 UCA97608 Nepal Christian Society has defended the rights of Christians in the Hindu-majority nation since 1996 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-army-finds-wreckage-of-missing-plane/97445 UCA97445 A passenger plane with 22 people on board went missing amid poor weather Mon, 30 May 2022 12:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-artist-breathes-life-into-sacred-paintings/96637 UCA96637 Paubha remains a common painting method but the austere religious observances of its artists have fallen out of practice Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-becomes-us-china-arm-wrestling-table/96306 UCA96306 Himalayan nation the latest to become entangled in the trade war between the superpowers Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-biggest-stupa-turns-to-biodegradable-prayer-flags/95427 UCA95427 Old prayer flags are usually burnt when discarded under the belief that the winds will carry the prayers to the gods Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:38:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-sentences-pastor-to-two-years-for-conversion/95181 UCA95181 Pastor Keshav Raj Acharya from Abundant Harvest Church was found guilty of proselytization by Dolpa district court Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/stolen-gods-nepal-seeks-to-bring-home-lost-treasures/95164 UCA95164 Nepal is deeply religious and its Hindu and Buddhist temples and heritage sites are part of people's everyday lives Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-missionary-nuns-granted-bail-in-nepal-on-conversion-charges/95031 UCA95031 The elderly nuns are among 13 Christians accused of luring Hindus to change their religion Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:12:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/protecting-climate-change-aid-in-nepal/94990 UCA94990 Concerns are growing that money intended to help climate protection is being wasted on meetings and seminars Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/columbariums-the-final-resting-place-for-nepals-christians/94768 UCA94768 Catholics in Nepal have accepted cremation amid a shortage of Christian burial sites Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/korean-missionary-nuns-held-in-nepal-on-conversion-charges/94721 UCA94721 At least nine Christians, including pastors, are facing court cases over conversion claims in the Hindu-majority country Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rise-of-christianity-is-a-blessing-for-nepal/94502 UCA94502 Despite various forms of persecution, Christianity continues to make vital contributions to the Himalayan nation Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-wary-as-covid-19-third-wave-strikes-nepal/93941 UCA93941 People who survived the second wave of the pandemic won't be able to withstand a lethal third wave, Christians say Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-battle-against-leprosy-is-far-from-over/93750 UCA93750 The infectious disease is still very active in poor communities and needs more international resources Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-new-prime-minister-needs-to-play-his-cards-well/93598 UCA93598 Both India and China have huge stakes in ensuring political stability in the Himalayan nation Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-charities-battle-eliminated-leprosy-in-nepal/93470 UCA93470 Health experts warn that the disease is a re-emerging threat to the Himalayan country and many new cases go undiagnosed Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/fifth-time-lucky-for-nepals-prime-minister/93271 UCA93271 Deuba returns to power three years after losing against a communist coalition alliance in a 2017 election Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-helps-nepals-hospitals-in-battling-pandemic/93219 UCA93219 The Catholic charity aims to help hospitals with much-needed medical supplies such as oxygen cylinders and protective gear Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-churches-struggle-as-covid-19-claims-130-pastors/93121 UCA93121 The deaths of pastors and a huge decline in income have left churches struggling to serve the faithful Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/floods-in-nepal-bhutan-leave-dozens-dead-scores-missing/92935 UCA92935 Monsoon rain and flash floods sweep people away in the Himalayan nations Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/millions-of-nepalis-unprotected-without-covid-19-vaccines/92903 UCA92903 Although cases are falling, critics are accusing the government of a sluggish vaccination rollout Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-pray-as-pandemic-spreads-fear-panic-and-pain-in-nepal/92685 UCA92685 Unprepared for a devastating second wave, the Himalayan nation's fragile healthcare system has collapsed Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-faces-covid-crisis-amid-political-deadlock/92576 UCA92576 As the coronavirus ravages the tiny nation, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and set a date for elections Mon, 24 May 2021 12:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-in-nepal-persecuted-by-religious-and-political-decree/92379 UCA92379 Using a new anti-conversion law that contravenes the secular constitution, politicians and police are harassing Christians Fri, 07 May 2021 17:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-tragic-tale-of-two-girls-in-the-land-of-buddha/91541 UCA91541 A Nepali mother displays courage and persistence in finding truth and justice for her child Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christianity-thrives-in-nepal-amid-trials-and-tribulations/91419 UCA91419 Hindu groups and political parties have accused Christians of converting low-caste Hindus with economic incentives Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-nepali-mother-fasts-to-death-to-seek-justice-for-slain-son/90873 UCA90873 To all mothers who would give their life for their child, pray for a woman who has been knocking on heaven's door Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/cash-hungry-nepal-opens-for-foreign-trekkers/90159 UCA90159 Health experts say many of Nepal's infections are traced to Nepali workers returning from India Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:33:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-bend-to-china-becomes-a-himalayan-issue-for-india/89499 UCA89499 China has hijacked India's decades-old paternal role in Nepal through a strategic partnership of cooperation Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/maryknoll-priest-helps-nepals-disabled-tackle-covid-19/87903 UCA87903 Father Joseph Thaler is also helping to feed the families of brick factory workers Mon, 04 May 2020 11:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/kung-fu-nuns-of-nepal/85937 UCA85937 Nuns of the Buddhist Drukpa Order can break bricks with their bare hands Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-doctor-for-the-poor/85880 UCA85880 My patients are my life and soul, says Nepalese eye doctor Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-seeks-to-calm-guthi-reform-row/85453 UCA85453 But opponents of a bill covering ancient trustee societies want it to be permanently scrapped Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:33:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/challenging-time-for-nepal-ngos/85388 UCA85388 They face govt heavy-handedness as well as a need for internal good governance and capacity reforms Thu, 13 Jun 2019 11:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/how-faith-based-actors-can-help-heal-nepal/85221 UCA85221 Most people in secular nation subscribe to some form of religion but harmful traditional practices should be cast aside Tue, 28 May 2019 10:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-christians-need-new-laws-as-cults-wreak-havoc/85063 UCA85063 Toxic influence of 'end of the world' religious sects is increasingly making Christianity a target for 'patriotic' Nepalis Thu, 02 May 2019 12:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rebuilding-schools-in-quake-hit-nepal-an-uphill-struggle/85040 UCA85040 Nearly half of schools rebuilt 4 years after temblor struck; Catholic charity has paid for 20 but needs more funds Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-english-craze-puts-sword-to-mother-tongues/84934 UCA84934 More state schools are teaching in English to stop exodus of students to private schools, putting Nepali under threat Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-madhesi-have-a-mountain-of-prejudice-to-climb/84806 UCA84806 The Madhesi left northern India decades ago but are still treated like 2nd-class citizens in the Terai Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/caste-away-dalits-seek-escape-through-conversion-in-nepal/84549 UCA84549 Oppressive social hierarchical system sees 'untouchables' make up bulk of new Christians Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/time-for-nepal-to-smash-the-chains-of-injustice/84365 UCA84365 How much public outrage will it take to fix a broken justice system, riddled with graft, delays and political protection? Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/barriers-to-inclusive-education-in-nepal/84135 UCA84135 Rights group urges Nepali govt to better fund schools and train teachers to include children with disabilities Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:41:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-fighting-losing-battle-in-secular-nepal/83940 UCA83940 Legacy of Hindu monarchy lingers on after a decade as a republic, and other faiths are paying the price Tue, 01 Jan 2019 09:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/why-christians-in-nepal-need-the-gift-of-christmas/84166 UCA84166 Squeezed Christian denominations must set aside their differences to be heard, and they deserve a public holiday Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-shaping-up-as-the-grinch-who-stole-christmas/84069 UCA84069 Govt sending mixed messages by axing Dec. 25 as public holiday while co-hosting Christian group's regional summit Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/girls-most-at-risk-as-nepals-crime-rate-spikes/83693 UCA83693 Govt mulls more child-friendly policies as statistics show five girls raped or molested every day Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-a-look-at-the-anti-sex-trafficking-movement/83480 UCA83480 Thousands of Nepali girls and women are trafficked each year Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:24:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-law-mocks-press-freedom-threatens-democracy/83430 UCA83430 New act restricting freedom of religion also criminalizes freedom of expression and other charter-enshrined rights Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/family-ties-a-thorny-issue-for-nepals-catholics/83190 UCA83190 With 10,000 Catholics in this patriarchal country and mixed marriages on the rise, parental guidance needed to keep the faith Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-new-law-puts-squeeze-on-christians/83153 UCA83153 Minority Christian community believes it is the main target of a move to criminalize religious conversion Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:47:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/beware-nepals-fake-news/82909 UCA82909 Nation lacks effective mechanism to monitor and curb false reports that are increasingly targeting Christian NGOs, churches Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/discovering-entrepreneurship-in-khimti-ramechhap/82885 UCA82885 Micro-entrepreneurship program empowers a rural community in Nepal Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-groups-in-nepal-divided-they-fall/82659 UCA82659 With anti-Christian sentiment growing, community must band together and study legal provisions to keep up the good fight Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:03:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/reaching-the-most-vulnerable/82646 UCA82646 Flood warning system in Nepal helps communities prepare for the worst Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hindu-leader-in-nepal-faked-assassination-attempt/82501 UCA82501 Christians fear the aim of Acharya Shree Niwas was to spur attacks on religious minorities in the tiny country Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/inward-looking-nepal-may-harm-itself/82393 UCA82393 Fears grow that NGO clampdown will affect people in remote areas where there are few government services Wed, 30 May 2018 11:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-squabble-with-eu-bodes-ill-for-religious-freedom/82139 UCA82139 Government should heed advice or lobby politicians if Europe's criticism of anti-Christian discrimination hits a nerve Tue, 01 May 2018 11:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/womens-2nd-class-status-reflects-nepals-weak-democracy/81860 UCA81860 Despite having a female president, women's voices are not well reflected in parliament as gender equality a distant dream Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepalese-teen-accused-of-witchcraft-tortured-for-5-hours/81863 UCA81863 Tribal customs and old superstitions continue to victimize women in Himalayan nation Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/how-federalism-could-fracture-nepals-social-fabric/81575 UCA81575 Himalayan state must educate its ethnically diverse public so everyone can have a say in official policy Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-poor-feel-winters-bitter-chill/81263 UCA81263 Human rights activist claims poverty is more to blame than the cold weather for 50 recent deaths Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tug-of-war-continues-over-nepals-christmas-holiday/81154 UCA81154 Even though public employees can celebrate, many Christians still feel they have been treated unfairly Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/gender-based-abortions-threaten-nepalese-society/78705 UCA78705 Tradition, economics, pressure from families force Nepalese women to abort female foetuses Mon, 25 Dec 2017 07:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/combatting-child-marriages-in-nepal/80834 UCA80834 Caritas Nepal creates youth entrepreneurs as well as helps to keep children in school Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-corruption-a-losing-battle/80851 UCA80851 Anti-corruption laws do not work unless there are behavioral changes among both public servants and the general populous Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-enacts-law-criminalizing-religious-conversions/80619 UCA80619 Threat to Christians increases, offenders face up to five years in prison Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/end-the-green-light-for-human-traffickers/80447 UCA80447 People smuggling inside and outside Nepal is not only restricted to the sex trade Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:57:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-fascination-with-its-living-goddess/80481 UCA80481 The child is revered as 'caretaker' of the whole nation, including by heads of state, who visit successive living goddesses for blessings Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:46:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/earthquake-response-strategies-in-nepal/80400 UCA80400 Two years since the 2015 Earthquakes — some key achievements in UNDP's earthquake response Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/working-for-the-welfare-of-children-in-nepal/80332 UCA80332 Features American philanthropist Maggie Doyne, who works in the the area of child welfare in Nepal Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/uncertainty-fear-plague-rohingya-in-nepal/80278 UCA80278 There are concerns over more Rohingya coming into Nepal because of plans to deport them from India Mon, 25 Sep 2017 15:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-criminalizes-religious-conversion-under-new-law/80143 UCA80143 Revised criminal code imposes sanctions for several offenses not included in the old law Tue, 05 Sep 2017 16:47:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/just-criminalizing-nepals-menstruation-hut-is-not-enough/80044 UCA80044 Church groups are working to build awareness and gender equality programs with a view to reaching isolated communities Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/spiritual-poverty-and-fatalism-a-drawback-for-nepal/80056 UCA80056 Fatalism, leading to silent acceptance of social evils, is rooted in a lack of economic development Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/indian-nun-makes-a-difference-for-girls-with-hiv-in-nepal/79966 UCA79966 Sister Rose Tresa helps girls living with the virus get an education, feel accepted Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/battling-the-impact-of-drought-in-nepal/79877 UCA79877 Nepalese farmers are adapting to climate change Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-unspoken-tragedy-suicides-on-the-rise/79732 UCA79732 The remote, mountainous, impoverished nation is ranked seventh highest in the world for suicide rates by WHO Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:51:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/how-caritas-nepal-transforms-lives-of-smallholder-farmers/79630 UCA79630 Church NGO has achieved 'continued success' through more than 120 community-based cooperatives since 2004 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:11:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepal-under-fire-for-not-protecting-migrant-workers/79455 UCA79455 Rights group accuses government of doing little to prevent rampant exploitation of migrant labor Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:18:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/much-done-still-much-to-do-after-nepals-quake/79416 UCA79416 Caritas has helped thousands of Nepalis since the 2015 earthquake, but the road to recovery is still long. Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/rebuilding-still-a-dream-for-many-of-nepals-quake-survivors/79277 UCA79277 Two years after the earthquake, most homes under reconstruction still remain stuck in the initial stages   Thu, 25 May 2017 11:49:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/voters-look-for-change-in-nepals-historic-elections/79229 UCA79229 First local-level elections in 20 years seen as a game-changer in the fledgling democracy Tue, 16 May 2017 15:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/micro-entrepreneurs-in-nepal/79019 UCA79019 A follow up of the 2015 earthquakes that destroyed lives and normal agricultural activities Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-election-is-the-first-test-for-new-constitution/78992 UCA78992 There are many factors making up this landmark event Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/arson-attack-on-church-in-nepal/78977 UCA78977 Fire partially damaged priest’s residence and part of Assumption Cathedral in Kathmandu Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nepals-tradition-of-isolating-women/78821 UCA78821 Women in rural Nepal face abuse and danger during their menstruation Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:37:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/improving-education-in-rural-nepal/78710 UCA78710 Innovative and welcome methods Teach For Nepal Fellows brought to a rural school in the country Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:18:00 +0700