Nepal’s newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, was tasked a day earlier with restoring order and addressing protesters’ demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. She has […]
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Nepal to host ICC women’s t20 world cup 2026 qualifier
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed that Nepal will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, scheduled from January 12 to February 2, 2026. The tournament will see 10 teams competing for four slots in the main event, which will be held in England and Wales in the summer of 2026. […]
Safety alert: China cautions nationals as India-Pakistan tensions surge
As tensions soar between Pakistan and India, the Chinese embassies in both countries have issued warnings to Chinese citizens to exercise heightened caution and enhance their safety precautions. The embassies in Pakistan and India, in separate statements, urged their nationals to be vigilant and cautious about traveling within the South Asian region, particularly in light […]
Nepal implements stricter everest rules to enhance safety and protect the mountain
Nepal has announced significant new rules for climbers attempting Mount Everest. The government aims to reduce overcrowding on the mountain. They also want to improve safety for climbers. Furthermore, these rules seek to minimize environmental damage. Under the new regulations, climbers must have prior experience. They must have climbed a 7,000-meter mountain in Nepal. This […]
Nepal plans to limit Everest permits to experienced climbers
Nepal is planning new rules to limit Mount Everest permits only to climbers who have already scaled a 7,000-metre peak. Officials hope this move will reduce overcrowding and improve safety on the world’s highest mountain. Overcrowding in Everest’s dangerous “death zone” has been blamed for multiple deaths. In 2023, at least 12 climbers died, and […]
Over 100 dead as heavy rains and lightning strike India and Nepal
More than 100 people have died after unseasonal rains and lightning hit parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in eastern and central regions. In Bihar, at least 82 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the last two days, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, Uttar […]
Severe rains in India and Nepal claim nearly 100 lives
Torrential rains have caused widespread destruction in parts of India and Nepal, leading to almost 100 fatalities since Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about continued unseasonal rains. This weather system is causing dangerous conditions across the region, leading to significant loss of life. In the eastern state of Bihar, at least […]
Nepali hospitals return bodies from air crash to grieving families
Nepali hospital staff began the grim task of handing over bodies to grieving families on Tuesday after a plane with 72 people on board crashed, the country’s worst aviation disaster in three decades. The Yeti Airlines flight with 68 passengers and four crew plummeted into a steep gorge, smashed into pieces and burst into flames […]
Ex-Maoist rebel leader becomes Nepal PM for third time
A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was on Sunday appointed prime minister for a third time, in alliance with the main opposition after last month’s election returned a hung parliament. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who still goes by his nom de guerre Prachanda — meaning “terrible” or “fierce” will […]
Body of missing US ski mountaineer found in Nepal
The body of top US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson was retrieved from the Himalayas by a search team on Wednesday, two days after she disappeared on the slopes of Nepal’s Manaslu peak. Nelson slipped and went missing while skiing down the world’s eighth-highest mountain after a successful summit with her partner Jim Morrison on Monday. Morrison led the search […]