Stories about Nepal from May, 2016
Recent Rhino Translocation in Nepal Hints at Bright Future for the Vulnerable Animals
Conservationists around the world have a reason to smile– a baby was born to a rhino translocated few months ago to Bardia National Park from Chitwan National Park in Nepal.
A Flurry of Poaching Cases Casts a Cloud Over Nepal's Tiger Conservation Efforts
"If the tiger is conserved, the forest will be conserved, the conserved forest will conserve the tiger. So, conserve humans on this planet by conserving the tiger and the forest."
The Jacaranda Flower Bloom Has Painted Kathmandu a Lovely Shade of Blue
"Rarely does the blvd look as gorgeous as it does when its #jacaranda are in bloom."
Canadian Man Forced to Leave Nepal Over Controversial Tweets
Robert Penner, a Canadian man who currently finds himself mired in a controversy about a series of provocative tweets, left Nepal after the Supreme Court postponed his appeal hearing.
About our Nepal coverage
The earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25 claimed more than 8,000 lives and injured twice as many people. Around 8 million people have been affected with at least 2 million displaced. 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching remote areas presents a special challenge.
