Hundreds of youths gathered at Baluwatar in Kathmandu to show solidarity with a survivor of serial sexual abuse who shared her experiences on social media. They demanded action against the rapists, justice for sexual assault survivors, and immediate correction of the existing rape laws.

The Laxmi Narayan statue, stolen from Patan, Nepal in 1984, was retrieved by the Department of Archaeology officials and brought to Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur on Friday. The statue had been traced to a museum in the USA.

Devotees participated in a procession around Madhyapur Thimi during the Chanhesiya Jatra, a festival observed at midnight. The event, which involves carrying traditional cotton-oiled torches, precedes the Sindoor Jatra festival.

A view of the reconstructed Rani Pokhari, the under-construction Dharahara, and their surrounding areas in Kathmandu was captured from the skies on Friday. The photos were taken by photojournalist Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times.

The article reports on a grand rehearsal for the upcoming Army Day in Kathmandu, which coincides with the Mahashivaratri Festival. Nepali Army jumpmasters from the Para Training Academy were photographed free falling from a military sky-truck towards the Army Pavilion. The photos were taken by Skanda Gautam, a photojournalist for The Himalayan Times.

Workers are constructing the Thousand Buddha Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, where the statue of Buddha is also being built. Buddhist nuns and monks engage in prayers at the Maya Devi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the religious and cultural activities in the historic city.

The article discusses the alarming rise in sexual assault and rape cases in Nepal, particularly against young girls and women from marginalized communities. It highlights recent cases that have sparked outrage and the subsequent calls for the death penalty for rapists. The number of reported rape cases has increased significantly, from 112 in 1998 to 2,144 in the last year. The article points out the culture of impunity, weak criminal investigations, and local settlements that prevent victims from seeking justice. It also mentions insensitive remarks by politicians and the challenges in changing the legal framework, as Nepal's constitution and international commitments oppose the death penalty. Activists and some lawmakers are pushing for harsher punishments, while others argue for better enforcement of existing laws and addressing structural issues related to gender violence.

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Diwas Bohora, a resident of Nepal, inadvertently filmed the final moments of a Yeti Airlines flight that crashed, resulting in at least 70 fatalities. This incident is the most severe aviation disaster in Nepal in over 30 years, highlighting the country's troubling safety record. Nepal has experienced at least 21 fatal aviation accidents since 2000, with Yeti Airlines and its subsidiary Tara Air involved in seven. The European Union has banned all Nepali airlines from its airspace since 2013 due to safety concerns. The crash has drawn international attention due to the diverse nationalities of the victims. Experts attribute Nepal's aviation safety issues to challenging geography, limited resources, and a lack of serious commitment to addressing the dangers of air travel.

Anju Khatiwada, the co-pilot of the Yeti Airlines flight that crashed in Nepal, was the widow of Dipak Pokhrel, a pilot who also died in a crash while flying for Yeti Airlines in 2006. Khatiwada joined the airline in 2010 and was co-piloting the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara when it crashed, killing at least 68 people. This incident is the deadliest plane accident in Nepal in 30 years. The captain of the flight, Kamal KC, was confirmed dead, while Khatiwada is feared dead. The ATR-72 aircraft's cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been recovered, which may provide insights into the cause of the crash. Nepal's mountainous terrain and sudden weather changes contribute to its hazardous flying conditions.

Nepal is facing an overwhelming number of COVID-19 fatalities during the second wave of the pandemic, with 145 deaths reported in a single day. Photos capture Nepali Army personnel, visibly exhausted, taking a moment to breathe amidst their duties of carrying bodies to the crematorium in Kathmandu during the lockdown.

Nepal reported a record high of 55 COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday, with the total death toll rising due to a constant spike this week. Efforts are underway to expand the crematorium site at Aryaghat to cope with the increasing number of deaths. The Nepal Army is managing the cremation of COVID-19 victims along the banks of the Bagmati river near Pashupathinath Temple in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu was quiet on the third day of the valley-wide prohibitory period aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19. Armed Police Force personnel were deployed to enforce the 15-day lockdown, which is currently in its third day. Workers were also present at the site of the newly inaugurated Dharahara tower.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited the Jawalakhel-based Central Zoo in Lalitpur, Nepal, to mark World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2021. The day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora.

The article discusses the use of vermillion, traditionally made from turmeric powder, in Hindu religious practices, such as the application of bindis. It raises a health concern as recent tests have revealed that some manufacturers are adulterating the vermillion with red lead, which is a toxic substance. This addition of red lead to the powder has led to toxicity concerns among consumers and those who use the substance for religious purposes.

The article discusses the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of leprosy worldwide, despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of its near elimination in 2000. Experts, including William Cairns Smith from the University of Aberdeen, suggest that the actual number of new leprosy cases is likely double the reported figures, indicating that many are not receiving necessary treatment to prevent disability. The WHO acknowledges that their statistics may not reflect the total number of cases, especially in countries with weaker health systems. Stigma, lack of access to healthcare, and reduced funding due to misconceptions about the disease's elimination are cited as reasons for the underreporting. Case detection campaigns by organizations like Lepra and the Leprosy Mission have found significantly more cases than official statistics indicate, highlighting the ongoing challenge of addressing leprosy effectively.

Nepal is set to implement new regulations for trekkers following the country's worst hiking disaster in the Annapurna region, which resulted in the deaths of at least 41 people, including 21 foreign trekkers. The new rules will require trekkers to hire trained local guides and rent GPS tracking units. The government aims to introduce these regulations before the next trekking season. The decision comes after it was found that many casualties were due to trekkers without proper guides attempting to continue despite the storm. Improvements in weather forecasting and information dissemination to remote areas are also planned. Additionally, all trekkers will now have to register at checkpoints both when entering and exiting trekking areas. The home ministry secretary highlighted the success of the recent rescue operation, which involved hundreds of personnel and the use of every available helicopter to save stranded trekkers.