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Kathmandu: In a bid to strike a delicate balance between conservation efforts and expedition facilitation, local authorities in the Khumbu region have eased certain major restrictions imposed to curb luxury at the Everest Base Camp. The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has recently revised clauses in the newly promulgated Base Camp Management Procedure 2024 as… Continue reading Khumbu Region eases restrictions in Everest base camp for spring season

Kathmandu: Australian adventurer Allie Pepper is gearing up to ascend the formidable Mt. Annapurna-1 without the aid of supplemental oxygen this spring. Pepper, a seasoned mountaineer and former guide, is on a mission to conquer all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 meters globally without relying on oxygen by the year 2026. Speaking at a press conference… Continue reading Australian mountaineer Allie Pepper to conquer Mt. Annapurna without oxygen

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley Police Office has unveiled a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Mahashivaratri festival, especially considering the influx of both local and international devotees expected to gather at the Pashupatinath Temple premises. The security measures, effective until February 26, were disclosed by the spokesperson of the Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Range, Senior Superintendent of… Continue reading Nepal Police unveil security arrangements for Mahashivaratri festival at Pashupatinath 

Kathmandu: Police has arrested Ram Chandra Aryal, a sixth-level officer at the Bagmati Provincial Assembly Secretariat in Hetauda-10, for granting Nepali citizenship to two Chinese nationals engaged in gold smuggling. Aryal, formerly stationed at the Transport Management Office, Thulo Bharyang, Kathmandu, was apprehended at the Provincial Assembly Secretariat on Wednesday following a request from Kavre… Continue reading Bagmati provincial officer arrested for illegitimate citizenship to chinese gold smugglers

Kathmandu: The District Police Range, Kathmandu, has started mobilizing the Electronic Quick Response Team (EQRT) along with the GPS for controlling and minimizing crime and boosting law and order and public security in the Kathmandu Valley. According to the Range, the EQRT is being employed under the ‘Safer Valley Project’ concept for promptly responding to… Continue reading Kathmandu security enhanced as district police range utilizes EQRT

Kathmandu: In a significant development following the recent political changes, the seating arrangement within the House of Representatives has been reshuffled. The Nepali Congress has transitioned to the main opposition bench, marking a notable shift, while the CPN-UML has assumed its place among the ruling party ranks. According to the latest update from the Parliament… Continue reading Political shift: Nepali Congress shifts to opposition bench as CPN-UML assumes key position in house seating

Kathmandu: In a press conference held on Tuesday in Beijing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China conveyed its expectations for positive changes in Nepal’s power dynamics following the formation of a new coalition government. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning expressed awareness of the recent shift in Nepal’s political landscape and voiced optimism about its… Continue reading China optimistic about new coalition government’s impact on Nepal’s political stability

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has undertaken a significant Cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffled Cabinet welcomed three new ministers who, on Monday afternoon, solemnly took the oath of office and secrecy. This restructuring follows Prime Minister Dahal’s decision to form a new alliance, breaking ties with the Nepali Congress and aligning with the UML and… Continue reading PM Dahal reshuffles cabinet, forms new alliance, as three ministers take oath

Kathmandu: The District Police Office in Chitwan has officially confirmed that investigations are currently underway into the unfortunate demise of a 14-year-old student from Ekata Shishu Niketan Boarding School in Ratnanagar Municipality. Deputy Superintendent of Police Sriram Bhandari, the spokesperson for the office, released a statement on Saturday, urging the public to refrain from sharing… Continue reading Chitwan Police issues statement requesting not to influence ongoing investigation into death of 14-year student

Kathmandu: The Meteorological Department has issued a special bulletin today, forecasting the likelihood of precipitation in some areas of Baitadi and Parsa districts due to the influence of the western low-pressure system. According to the bulletin released this afternoon, the weather system is expected to enter the western region of Nepal tonight and progress towards… Continue reading Western regions of Nepal anticipate rainfall and possibility of snowfall