Ayo Gurkhali'–the famous war cry of the Gurkhas. The Gurkhas became part of the Indian Army only after the Anglo-Nepalese War, and recruitment from Nepal continued even after Independence. But how did ...

The political crisis in Nepal has deepened. After the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the army has taken over the situation. Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel, who has deep ties with ...

The kukri strapped to Mekhman Tamang’s hip belt is more than an ordinary family heirloom. When his father bequeathed the traditional knife to him 10 years ago, Tamang, a third-generation Gurkha ...

Guru Nanak Jayanti was celebrated with fervor at Duggan village's Army Camp Gurdwara. Jointly organized by military and ...

The day pays tribute to the infantry soldiers for their bravery and dedication in defending the nation. It is a day to honour fallen infantry soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of ...

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Wrapped in white and with their heads shaven, retired Ghurkha soldiers sat cross-legged on the stems of dried rice plants for three days of symbolic and traditional mourning, ...

"Afghanistan was a test for the modern Gurkha, to show our forefathers that we are still meeting the standards they set. It was our chance to show that we are continuing the tradition. So far, so good ...

Participants attempted to carry a traditional Nepalese basket, or "Doko", weighing 15kg on their back over a five-kilometre uphill course in Surrey ...