It’s official: Chinese drones will fly trash out of Everest slopes
In a flight test, the DJI FlyCart 30 could ferry 234 kg an hour, a task carried out by some 14 porters in six hours.
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Railway service to reconnect Nepal’s Janakpur with India’s Ayodhya soon
Currently, the Nepal-India railway connecting Bijalpura, Mahottari with Jayanagar (India) has been in operation since April 2022 after it was upgraded from a narrow-gauge to a…
Nepal women’s volleyball team pull off historic win over India
In a see-saw contest, Nepal and India were tied 5-5 at one time in the first set but Nepal soon took control of the game, leading 11-6 midway, before storming to a 25-18 victory.
Nepal’s cholera outbreaks being reported only from districts with active surveillance
Active surveillance of cholera is being carried out in only four districts only—the Valley’s three and Kailali. Experts say water and sanitation conditions in the rest of the…
The Kumari tradition lives on, balancing ancient and modern values
Modern understanding has shifted to recognise that Kumaris, after stepping down from their divine role, have the freedom to marry and lead a normal life. The perception of Kumaris…
Cholera outbreak confirmed in three more places in Nepal, officials fear widespread outbreak
Health officials said that the Vibrio cholera 01 Ogawa serotype has been confirmed in the stool sample of an infected patient. Health officials concede that the outbreak of the…
Plane crash reverberates in Nepal’s Parliament. Will reforms take off?
Sunday’s parliamentary deliberation comes in response to the July 24 crash of Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 that killed 18 people. The flight captain miraculously survived the crash…
Women and tokenism: The Kathmandu Post
The world is forging ahead towards gender inclusivity, bringing more women to the fore. Even so, genuine gender equality and inclusion is far from ensured. These seemingly…
When crime pays: The Kathmandu Post
The country’s two biggest and best established political parties are openly promoting criminals and gangsters.
Monsoon-displaced families in Nepal yet to get promised money
At least 140 people have died since June 10. Local officials say they are helpless as relief funds are tied up in red tape.