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Nepal earthquake 2015

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It’s written in the stars: astrology roped in to rebuild Kathmandu

Without consulting an astrologer, the experts and tradesmen restoring the monuments of Kathmandu, Nepal, after twin earthquakes in 2015 dare not begin the next stage of their work.

Astrologer Keshav Mangal Joshi in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Is New Delhi using Indian media to attack Nepal as it grows closer to China?

Unsubstantiated stories in Indian media alleging romance between KP Sharma Oli and Hou Yanqi as the cause of fraying India-Nepal ties have prompted a diplomatic protest from Kathmandu.

Why Nepal is still rebuilding, half a decade after the earthquake

The disaster in April 2015 left more than 9,000 dead and vast tracts of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, in ruins.

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Eyes on the prize – novel tactic to save a dying language

A linguist wanted to preserve the language of the isolated, spread out Nubri people in Nepal by creating a written form, but first she had to get them together. Her solution? Free eye clinics specialising in cataract surgery.

Villagers from Nepal’s Nubri Valley who can now see after being partially or completely blind for years thanks to free eye clinics set up as part of a language preservation project. Photo: Cathryn Donohue

Mountaineer rebuilds schools in post-earthquake Nepal, 43 years after Everest expedition

Roy Francis took part in the 1976 British Army Everest expedition and never imagined how much he would gain from the Himalayas.

US to end special protection for 9,000 Nepalese immigrants

How billions of dollars are being misspent in quake-ravaged Nepal

An earthquake-damaged house secured for retrofitting in the village of Dungkharka in Kavre district, some 45km east of Kathmandu. Photo: AFP

Trekker who became dogs’ best friend in quake-hit Nepal

Chang Chuen-man is working on a project to rescue dogs in Nepal. Photo: Nora Tam

Nepal teen golf sensation talks about her incredible journey

Pratima Sherpa recalls growing up in a hut next to a golf course in Kathmandu, her first taste of international competition this summer and her dream – to become Nepal’s first female professional golfer

Part of Mount Everest has collapsed

Why earthquakes were good for the slavery business in Nepal

Kabita Tamang, 23, was convinced after the quakes by a distant relative to fly to Kurdistan, which she mistakenly believed was a prosperous European nation. Photo: Kyodo

Did an earthquake shrink Mount Everest?

Travellers enjoy a view of Mount Everest at Syangboche in Nepal. File photo: Reuters

Kathmandu believers restore quake-damaged Boudhanath stupa without government assistance

Photo Kathmandu adopts an artistic approach to Nepal’s post-conflict, earthquake revival

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Meet the talented Nepalis who are bringing cheer to their people and tourists to their country

Thaneswar Guragai, a multiple Guinness record breaker, and Phurba Tenzing Sherpa, who has climbed Everest 10 times, are in Hong Kong to boost much-needed tourism in their beleaguered nation

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Thaneswar Guragai has won 13 Guinness World Records and is using his skills to bring joy to Nepalis who are still suffering from the effects of the 2015 earthquake.

Hikers brave heat to trek 13km along Hong Kong Island to help Nepal rebuild after 2015 quake

Sherpa who’s reached Everest summit 10 times leads Hong Kong charity hike

Event this Sunday to raise funds for rebuilding in Nepal following last year’s devastating earthquake. Teams of five or more can register on the day for 13km route starting in Central

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How rush by Hongkongers and others to climb Everest is changing the mountain

Climbers like Stephen Venables says the rise in the numbers visiting world’s highest peak brings added revenue for Sherpas, but also more trash, and pushes prices up for Nepali locals

Climbers like Stephen Venables say the rise in the number of people visiting world’s highest peak brings added revenue for Sherpas, but also more trash, and pushes prices up for Nepali locals

One year after earthquake, Nepalis still left in limbo

The grounds of Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO world heritage site, still shows damage from the 2015 earthquake one year later. Photo: EPA

A year after the earthquake, Nepal’s most needy are still rebuilding lives

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A year after deadly earthquake, impatient Nepalis take rebuilding into their own hands

Government progress on restoring 500,000-plus damaged buildings and providing safe homes has been painfully slow. Survivors have tired of waiting and have begun work, helped by NGOs

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A boy works on the roof frame of a building next to the quake-damaged Bhairavi temple in the historic village of Nuwakot, Nepal, a year after the devastating April 2015 earthquake. Photos: Tessa Chan

Five ways you can help Nepal recover from devastating 2015 earthquake

It’s been a year since the 7.8 magnitude quake struck the Himalayan country, and despite pledges of US$4 billion in aid it still in dire need of help. Here’s how you can show your support

A child plays with a bag of cement in a new family home built with the help of All Hands Volunteers in Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal. Photos: Tessa Chan

Nepal’s ‘ice doctors’ prepare Everest for the climbing season

Expert mountaineers to open routes and fix ladders from March 7, in the hope that tourists will return for the upcoming spring season

Pushing boundaries: the Nepali woman climber up for National Geographic award

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Nepal earthquake 2015
On April 25, 2015, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing thousands of people. Dozens were also reported to have been killed in neighbouring China and India. The quake triggered a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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