Nepal, King Gyanendra

Former Nepal King Gyanendra returns to hero’s welcome as thousands rally for monarchy’s revival
Thousands welcome former King Gyanendra Shah in Kathmandu, sparking renewed calls for the restoration of Nepal`s monarchy. Protests highlight dissatisfaction with the current political system.
Thousands gather to welcome Nepal's former king
Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations in the Himalayan republic. Shah's supporters cheered and waved Nepal's flag,
Nepal’s authoritarian king was ousted 19 years ago. Now many want the monarchy back
Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.
Thousands of supporters greet Nepal’s former king in Kathmandu
Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated.
Monarchy Momentum: Nepalese Gather in Thousands to Hail Former King
Thousands of pro-monarchists rallied in Kathmandu on March 9 to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah upon his return from Pokhara. Supporters from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and other pro-monarchy groups chanted slogans against the current political system.
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Nepal is losing its cultural identity: From temples to tongues
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Half of Nepal’s adults could be overweight or obese by 2050, Lancet report warns
Rising obesity will cause early diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, says the report, calling for urgent action.