April 5, 2026

CREATING A HEAVEN FOR THE ‘UNSUNG HEROES OF THE MOUNTAINS’

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‘A safe, warm, fit for purpose lodge for the Porters of the Everest Base Camp Trail’ The growing rise of adventure tourism and specifically ‘mountaineering’ tourism, has escalated way beyond the imagination of those climbing pioneers of a bygone age. Each year more and more people attempt to summit the world’s highest mountain, whilst thousands more trek to Everest Base Camp. Visitor statistics show that 57,690 tourists visited Everest and the Khumbu valley during 2022-23. None of these visitors would be able to achieve their goal if it wasn’t for the ‘unsung heroes of the mountains’ - the Porters. A Porter is an...

Himlung Himal records season’s first summit of 7,000-metre peak

KATHMANDU: A Spanishand two Nepali climbers successfully stood atop the summit of Himlung Himal in the far western region making the season's first summit of the peak above 7,000m. According to Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, Managing Director at Imagine Nepal Treks, Spanish climber Miguel Madrid Lopez along with Dipen Gurung and Angdu...

63 mountaineers granted Mt Everest spring climbing permits

Raya recommended for Auditor General

Himal Speacial

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CREATING A HEAVEN FOR THE ‘UNSUNG HEROES OF THE MOUNTAINS’

Himlung Himal records season’s first summit of 7,000-metre peak

63 mountaineers granted Mt Everest spring climbing permits

Society

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Raya recommended for Auditor General

Kathmandu, March 31 Toyam Raya has been recommended for appointment to the post of Auditor General. A meeting of the Constitutional Council held at the Prime Minister’s official residence at Baluwatar today recommended Raya. Speaker Devraj Ghimire informed the decision in the meeting chaired by Council Chair and Prime...

6 killed in wild elephant attacks in five months in Jhapa

Landslide disrupts Bensisahar-Chame road

15 protesters arrested for demanding protection of Nepali in Russian army

Politics

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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal receives vote of confidence in HoR

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has received a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR). A total of 157 lawmakers voted in favour of the resolution and he said he had the confidence of the HoR. In comparison,...

HoR session: NC wants PM’s reply over Lamichhane’s appointment as Home Minister

PM directs to implement recommendations of Commission to control gold smuggling

Lawmaker Manju Sharma Ansari of Janata Samajbadi Party no more

Krishna Bahadur Mahara arrested

Will the real KP Oli please stand up?

What the Maoists like about KP Oli, also frustrates them. Oli’s unwavering character is frequently lauded...

Govt appoints 4 members to National Planning Commission

Kathmandu, March 21 The government has appointed four members to the National Planning Commission. A meeting of the Council...

Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha reached Beijing

Beijing, March 25 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, who is on an official visit...

IGP finds no evidence linking Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane to cooperative irregularities

Kathmandu, March 27 Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basant Kunwar has stated that no evidence of involvement...

National Assembly Vice-chair Urmila Aryal resigns

Kathmandu, March 29 Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly, Urmila Aryal has resigned from the post. Vice-chair Aryal submitted...

China positive to provide free visa to Nepali: Deputy Prime Minister Shrestha

Kathmandu, April 1 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has requested the Chinese side to provide...

Province News

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Himlung Himal records season’s first summit of 7,000-metre peak

UML name 8 to become ministers

Kathmandu, March 6 UML has finalised the names of eight people to become ministers in the newly formed coalition government. According to the UML, Raghubir Mahaseth will lead the party in the government as he...

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Kathmandu, March 7 Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Rekha Sharma, has been designated as the Spokesperson for the government. Today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers declared Minister Sharma as the government’s Spokesperson....

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Kathmandu, March The Nepali Congress has issued a whip to its MPs not to give a vote of confidence to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Prime Minister Dahal will take the vote of confidence on March 13....

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Kathmandu, March 12 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has issued a whip to its MPs, instructing them to give...

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

Bagmati Chief Minister Jamkattel to take vote of confidence on April 1

Hetauda, March 29 Shalikram Jamkattel, Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, will take the vote of confidence on April 1. On Friday,...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Kathmandu, March 12 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has issued a whip to its MPs, instructing them to give a vote of confidence to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The parliamentary party meeting held...

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

UML name 8 to become ministers

Minister Rekha Sharma designated as government Spokesperson

Nepali Congress whip not to give the vote of confidence to Prime Minister

Rastriya Swatantra Party whips MPs to support Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal

5 political parties sign a seven-point agreement to form government

Kathmandu, March 12 Five political parties in the coalition government have inked a seven-point agreement, pledging to support the...

Narayan Dahal elected chairperson of the National Assembly

Kathmandu, March 12 Narayan Dahal candidate from the ruling party, CPN Maoist Centre was elected as the Chairperson of...

NC expresses its objection citing controversial figure appointed as minister

Kathmandu, March 13 Nepali Congress Whip Sushila Thing has called the attention of the Speaker, pointing out that an individual...

PM taking vote of confidence in parliament today

Kathmandu, March 13 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is taking a vote of confidence in the meeting of the House of...

Health

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Uncovering threats of thyroid in Nepal: Understanding the global health concern

Nepal is one of those countries that are considered to be an endemic area with rising cases of iodine deficiency including disorders like thyroid imbalance, goitres, and (hypo- and hyper-) thyroiditis. With Nepal being one of the key countries of interest, Thyroid Federation International in close collaboration with...

Exploring the impact of animal-assisted therapy on human well-being

Bhakta Raj Acharya might be gone, but he will never be forgotten

After all, we are what we eat

Namami Gange: Seema Sharma Shah’s homage to the Ganges

2 million children vaccinated against Measles-Rubella

Author Parashu Pradhan passes away

Sports

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Concerns mount over Dasharath Stadium’s worsening condition

Nepal has huge potential to be a trail running heaven, but why it might fail

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Nepal thrashed by Bahrain

Five persons including cricketers get clean chit

Interesting Facts

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32 ancient-era tombs discovered in Egypt’s Minya

CAIRO (Xinhua) A joint EgyptianSpanish archaeological mission uncovered 32 limestone tombs dating back to the Roman, Persian, Byzantine and Coptic eras in the central province of Minya in Upper Egypt, according to...

April 24, 2024

Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japan researchers

Japan Moon lander revives after lunar night

Openion

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What does x+1=2 mean? A student’s appeal for quality learning in Nepal

Comprehensive evaluation of trade relations between Nepal and China

Embracing wisdom: Breaking free from midlife crisis

The right to public promise review: A citizens’ tool for political accountability

Between the lines: How reading mends the soul and uplifts the spirit

8 essential tips for Nepali students studying abroad

Interview

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Russian editor’s Nobel Prize medal sold for USD 103.5 million, proceeds to benefit Ukraine children

Washington [US] (ANI): The Nobel Peace Prize medal, owned by Dmitry Muratov, editor-in-chief of Russian news outlet Novaya Gazeta, was sold at an auction in the United States for USD 103.5 million, Heritage Auctions said. All the money raised will be given to UNICEF to support all countries hosting Ukrainian refugees, including...

We will utilise this opportunity to smooth supply of fertilisers to the farmers: CK Raut

Departure in IT sector essential for national prosperity: Minister Sharma

What are the rumors about Canada’s student immigration policy?

Entertainment

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Room to Read partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to premiere She Creates Change, award winning film series

Kathmandu March 7 Room to Read, an organisation that works in the sector of education and gender equality, announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for the premier of She Creates Change, an animation and live-action project to promote gender equality through...

Underside gears up for homecoming headliner at Rock Tandav

Echoes in the Valley to begin on Friday

Nepal-European Union Film Festival begins