Nepalese soldiers repelled a major rebel assault on one of their bases in the mountainous north-west today, killing at least 50 communist guerrillas, the army said today.

Nepalese soldiers have killed dozens of Maoist guerrillas after they attacked an army base.

Nepalese soldiers killed dozens of Maoist guerrillas in a foiled attack by the rebels on an army camp, government and military officials said today.