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Kathmandu: A group of climbers has achieved a historic first ascent by scaling a previously untouched peak in Sindhupalchowk.A team of acclaimed climbers, including Pemba Dorje Sherpa, Nima Gyalzen Sherpa, and Tenzing Jangbu Sherpa from the USA, as well as singer Sajja Chaulagain and Jaime Salinas from Mexico, reached the summit of Jugal 5 peak… Continue reading Climbers achieve first ascent of virgin peak ‘Jugal 5’

Kathmandu: The mortal remains of another Nepali student, Ganesh Kumar Nepali of Jaya Prithvi-6, Bajhang district, who was one of the 10 students killed in the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, have been repatriated to Nepal. This marks the fifth student to be brought back to Nepal, with plans to bring the remaining… Continue reading Remains of another Nepali student killed in Hamas attack returned to Nepal: 5 bodies brought home so far

Kathmandu: An unexpected earthquake during the festive celebrations of Dashain has left locals and festival-goers in shock. On the morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Khari Village Development Committee in Dhading. This seismic event resulted in the destruction of 20 houses and caused damage to an additional 75 houses in Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality-5, Kumaltari.… Continue reading Earthquake hits Kathmandu Valley during dashain festival

In a recent development, the newly elected leadership of the Non-resident Nepali Association (NRNA) officially took office last Saturday. Their first meeting, under the guidance of President Dr. Badri KC, also convened on the same day, although details of the meeting’s outcomes are yet to be disclosed. Before this, the NRNA International Coordination Council’s election… Continue reading Newly elected NRNA leadership assumes office and promises transparency

Kathmandu: Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, Provides Update on Search for Nepali Student Captured by Hamas In a recent update, the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Hanan Godar, shared information on the ongoing efforts to locate Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who is currently being held by the Palestinian extremist group, Hamas. Ambassador Godar called for… Continue reading Israeli Ambassador Urges Release of Nepali Student Held by Hamas

A Troubling Turn: President’s Clemency Recipient Commits Heinous Crime in Rukum Just 25 Days After Release Lok Bahadur BK, known as Lokendra, a 33-year-old resident of Rukum Paschim Sani Bheri Rural Municipality-9, was granted a presidential pardon on Constitution Day, September 20. This pardon, which came alongside the release of seven others from Rukum Jail… Continue reading Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed the successful evacuation of 18 Nepalis from Israel by the Government of Nepal. An Indian aircraft was used for their rescue due to the ongoing militant attacks by the Hamas terrorist group in Israel. Previously, 253 Nepali students were repatriated from Israel via Nepal Airlines. Minister… Continue reading 18 more Nepalis rescued from Israel

Kathmandu: The Nepal Mountain Academy and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Forge Alliance to Boost Sustainable Mountain Tourism. In a collaborative move to promote sustainable development and elevate mountain tourism, Nepal Mountain Academy and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have formalized a partnership through a signed agreement. The agreement outlines mutual efforts in human resources development, training… Continue reading NMA signs agreement with Mountain Academy to promote mountain tourism

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Israel confirmed the reception of the bodies of five Nepali individuals who were tragically killed in last week’s attacks by the Hamas group at the Sebod Negev Agriculture Centre in Kibbutz-Alumim, Israel. The attacks resulted in the loss of ten Nepali lives. The Embassy identified the deceased as Narayan… Continue reading Embassy receives bodies of five Nepalis killed in Israel