Category Archives: Nepal

Insulting, ignorant to call Gurkhas ‘mercenaries’

Gurkha and British soldiers ride bicycles on the Hong Kong border in 1985. Photo: Gurkha Memorial Museum Insulting, ignorant to call Gurkhas ‘mercenaries’ The Gurkhas are an autonomous institution who began… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ured by Jobs in Afghanistan, Nepalis Face Risks and Death

Asia Pacific Lured by Jobs in Afghanistan, Nepalis Face Risks and Death By KAREEM FAHIM and BHADRA SHARMA  JUNE 28, 2016 Photo Mourning as the bodies of 13 security guards arrived… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Gurkha PMC’s banned from working in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria

Gurkha PMC’s banned from working in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria Post Date: June 28, 2016 | Category: The Danger Zone Days after losing more than a dozen security contractors to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nepali survivors of Kabul blast demand job opportunities

Nepali survivors of Kabul blast demand job opportunities IANS  Jun 24, 2016 18:58 IST Kathmandu: After a blast in Kabul that left 12 Nepalis and two Indian security guards dead and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nepali men have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. One photographer shows what it means to be the Gurkhas.

Nepali men have been fighting for Britain for 200 years. One photographer shows what it means to be the Gurkhas. By Anup Kaphle April 30 at 6:00 AM Follow @AnupKaphle Physical… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Off to war zone after Singapore

The Straits Times (Singapore) December 16, 2012 Sunday Off to war zone after Singapore Kathmandu – During Deepavali in Nepal, revellers delight in setting off illegal firecrackers. Despite a ban since… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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