Even though former King Gyanendra enjoys public support in Nepal today, he has been involved in several controversies.

Nepalis are growing discontent as the possibility of any substantial change seems unlikely.

Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra Shah has released a video message expressing hope that the country will move toward a new ...

After Myanmar and Bangladesh, India's other immediate neighbour, Nepal, is on the verge of relentless civil unrest once again.

While the recent turn of events may surprise some, Nepal’s overwhelming commitment to its republican system remains clear ...

As someone who grew up in Nepal's post-monarchical noughties but now feels an odd sense of royal nostalgia for a time I never ...

Former king of Nepal expresses sorrow over violent protests, hints at support for monarchy restoration amid political ...

was crowned in 2001 after his elder brother king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah and his family were killed in a palace massacre that wiped out most of the royal family. His coronation took place as the ...

Corruption has long plagued Nepali society, but exploiting a humanitarian crisis for personal gain reveals the lowest depths of ethical decay and reflects political public offices being used for more ...

Authorities in Nepal have over 100 people as the government investigates the deadly violence that occurred during a protest march organised by the supporters of the former king Gyanendra Shah, seeking ...

I had some 6 or 7 such audiences with King Birendra. These were official affairs with the British ambassador of the day present, along with key palace officials and a representative from Nepal's ...