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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in…

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Cheers! Welcome to the Nepalese village where everybody knows how to distill

Imagine a place where every home has paraphernalia for distilling spirits, where there is a toast for nearly any occasion, and where your taxes – paid in grain, not cash – are deposited straight into a communal still.

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Everest climbing season under threat as huge glacier blocks main route: ‘We can only wait’

Sherpas responsible for fixing ropes and ladders on the lower section of the route spent days searching for a way around the block and found none

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Why Nepal’s New Law Is Hurting Common People

What if a rule designed to protect a nation quietly turns into a burden for the very people it aims to serve? That’s the situation unfolding in Nepal right now. Just weeks into power, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is already facing rising protests, public frustration, and political heat. A long-ignored…

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Month into new govt, Nepal home minister Sudan Gurung quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned amid scrutiny over his wealth disclosures and alleged business links with a businessman under money-laundering investigation. This marks the second ministerial setback for PM Balendra Shah's anti-corruption government within weeks, highlighting early challenges to its clean governance agenda.

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Month into new govt, Nepal home minister quits over links to bizmen under laundering lens

In a day of dramatic developments, PM Balendra Shah took charge of the home ministry after Sudan Gurung’s exit, just 26 days after his anti-corruption govt took office.

The Times of India

‘They come right past the house’: learning to live with rhinos as numbers soar in Nepal

The country is seeing an increase in human-wildlife conflict as the number of megafauna, including rhinos and tigers, grows. But there are efforts to tackle the problem around Chitwan national park through education and training

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YouTuber arrested for criticising Nepal PM released after protests

Newly elected Bandra Shah criticised for abusing power to muzzle free speech

The Independent UK

Australia begins crackdown on Indian visas in 2026: Four in ten students rejected

Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. Applications from students belonging to India, Nepal and Bangladesh have been the worst affected, facing massive cuts as compared to 2025 visa approvals.

The Times of India

Nepal Man Forces Indian Tourists To Clean Gutka Spit, Video Goes Viral

A video from Nepal has gone viral after a local resident confronted a group of Indian tourists for allegedly spitting gutka on a public road and made them clean the area themselves. The incident, which was reportedly captured on camera by the Nepali man, has sparked a wider debate online…

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Legendary wildlife cameraman and photographer Doug Allan dies while trekking in Nepal aged 74

Allan worked alongside Sir David Attenborough on documentaries including Blue Planet and won a host of Emmy and BAFTA awards for his wildlife photography

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Doug Allan, cameraman on David Attenborough’s Planet series, dies trekking in Nepal

Wildlife film pioneer has died aged 74 ‘immersed in nature and surrounded by friends’, his representatives said

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Doug Allan, the pioneering Blue Planet and Planet Earth cameraman, dies in Nepal

Doug Allan collaborated closely with Sir David Attenborough during his career

The Independent UK

What Happens When You Lie to Lord Shiva’s Avatar

In the crowded, vibrant heart of Kathmandu lies a statue that stops people in their tracks. Kalabhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, is not just a sculpture he is the judge of truth. Local legend says that anyone lying while locking eyes with him faces instant karmic punishment. Travelers…

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Everest climbers ‘poisoned’ in $20m insurance scam, probe on

Nepal's Everest climbing season begins amidst a massive insurance fraud investigation. Authorities are probing a scheme involving guides, helicopter operators, and hospital staff accused of faking medical emergencies to claim nearly $20 million. Over 300 fake rescues are suspected, with 32 individuals charged. This scandal threatens international insurer confidence in…

The Times of India

$20 million Everest rescue scam clouds Nepal’s climbing season

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

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Mount Everest Guides Accused of Poisoning Climbers to Trigger Costly Helicopter Rescue Insurance Claims

Nepal's police have charged 32 individuals with organized crime and fraud in a scheme involving fake medical emergencies on Mount Everest, defrauding insurers of £15.2 million.

International Business Times UK

Inside the $20M Mount Everest Scam: 32 Charged Over Baking Soda 'Poisoning' and Fake Helicopter Rescues

Discover the shocking details of a £15.7 million insurance scam involving Mount Everest guides, helicopter firms, and medical facilities.

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Everest guides accused of poisoning foreign climbers to force fake rescues in $20m scam

Investigators say more than 4,700 climbers affected by the scandal between 2022 and 2025

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Nepal makes history with first-ever apology to Dalits for centuries of discrimination

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Akshardham 108-Foot Statue: Divine Story of Neelkanth Varni

Did you know that the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi holds a Guinness World Record for being the Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple in the world? Bhagwan Swaminarayan is worshipped as the Parabrahma or the supreme deity at this temple. In fact, we are able to see a 108-foot-tall statue…

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Nepal to issue historic apology to its formerly ‘untouchable’ community. Will other South Asian nations follow?

Nepal’s decision to offer an official apology to Dalits has prompted similar calls from India, where the community faces similar, if not worse, discrimination. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

International Business Times UK

Nepal Guides 'Poisoned' Everest Climbers With Baking Soda in $20 Million Scam, Authorities Say

Discover how a network of guides, pilots, and medical staff orchestrated a massive insurance scam on Mount Everest, impacting Himalayan tourism.

The Times of India

$20 million scam at 30,000 feet: Everest guides accused of poisoning trekkers for insurance payouts

Nepal's tourism industry is embroiled in a $20 million insurance fraud scandal involving Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities have charged 32 individuals, including guides and medical staff, for allegedly inducing illness in tourists and orchestrating unnecessary emergency evacuations for financial gain. This case raises critical questions about oversight and safety…

The Times of India

Nepal to issue formal apology to Dalits within 15 days

The promise has drawn attention in a country where Dalits make up about 13-14% of the population but continue to face entrenched exclusion despite constitutional guarantees and laws against caste-based discrimination and untouchability.

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