Nepal bans solo expeditions on Everest and other 8000ers
Revised rules also hike daily wages for liaison officers, high-altitude guides, other workers.
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Saraswati puja: Worshipping for knowledge and wisdom
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge. On this day, many children begin their formal education by writing the first letter of the Nepali alphabet on the walls…
Wildfire troubles Nepal’s Gaurishankar area, smoke hides snow-capped peaks
Its wildlife, which descends to lower altitudes during the cold winter months, has also been affected by the fire.
Dropout school girls, anti-vaxxers key challenges to Nepal’s upcoming HPV drive
An estimated around 160,000 girls between 11 and 14 years are out of school, mostly in Madhesh Province.
Nepal celebrates Sonam Lhosar
Tamang community across Nepal marked the Lhosar with vibrant celebrations and traditional customs.
18 years on, Nepal insurgency victims are in continued hardships, new study says
Education, healthcare, and social support remain out of reach for those affected by the Maoist conflict, ICJ survey finds.
Flood victims in Nepal trapped in tarp shelters since September
Impoverished families expressed their frustration over what they perceive as government’s indifference to their plight and resettlement.
Nepal seeks to resume border talks as a top Indian official comes calling
According to Nepali officials, both sides agreed to resume and continue meetings of all bilateral mechanisms, including the Boundary Working Group, through both formal and…
Family conducts symbolic cremation for Nepali soldier killed in Russian army
Binod Bahadur Sunuwar, 36, was reportedly killed in combat in the Bakhmut region of Ukraine.
Nepal, India agree to build two power lines, upgrade three
Officials from two countries reach a deal on an investment model for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines.