Nepalese Army

Land warfare branch of Nepal's military

The Nepali Army (NA), formerly known as the Royal Nepali Army, is the land warfare branch of the Nepali Armed Forces. It traces its origins to 1559 with the establishment of the Gorkha Kingdom, where it was initially formed as the Gorkhali Army, a term historically associated with the Gurkhas.

Also known as...Royal Nepalese Army, Gorkhali Army, army of Nepal, and Nepali Army
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 470

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 470 The death toll from catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 470, with Nepal declining foreign rescue help as the army continues tunnel rescues.