Thousands of people welcomed former king Gyanendra to Kathmandu amid a rise in calls to reinstate Hindu monarchy in Nepal. This is what is fuelling these pro-monarchy calls in Nepal, which was the last Hindu kingdom till 2008,

Nepal’s deposed king got a royal welcome in Kathmandu on Sunday with thousands of supporters turning up outside Tribhuvan International Airport. Gyanendra Shah, 77, was greeted by a large crowd that chanted slogans and carried placards in his favour.

Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal returns to Kathmandu amidst pro-monarchy activists' support, sparking calls for monarchy restoration.

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has paid a fine of Rs100,000 to Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) for littering during the party’s demonstration organised to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah on Sunday.

Its Hindu and Buddhist temples restored after a devastating earthquake, this city of monks, artisans, trekkers and tourists beckons with ambitious new restaurants and a diverse nightlife.

The sky of Kathmandu Valley is cloudy and air pollution has also increased due to lack of adequate rainfall. Meteorologist Binu Maharjan told RSS that the rainfall could not take place due to the influence of the local wind and that of the western low pressure system.

The fifth National Labour and Employment Conference has commenced in Kathmandu to gather policy recommendations for reforming laws and policies related to domestic job creation.