Nepali scales Mt Everest for record 26th time - official A Nepali sherpa scaled Mount Everest for a record 26th time, beating his own previous record set last year, a government official said on Sunday. Reuters · May 8, 2022
TV Newsance 170: Rahul ki Pawry, Modi in Europe, and why WION wants you to pay for news Rahul Gandhi found an unlikely ally in Arnab Goswami this week. The Republic TV anchor stood up for the Congress leader’s #RightToParty. Rahul’s pub video from Nepal was discussed and debated threadbare in most primetime debates. Comparisons were made to Modi’s hard work in Europe, and anchors used the incident… Newslaundry · May 7, 2022
Indian climber dies during summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga This is the third fatal incident reported on the Nepal Himalayas during the current climbing season which started in March. The Hindu · May 7, 2022
Indian climber dies in Nepal-hiking official An Indian climber died during a summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, a hiking official said on Saturday. Reuters · May 7, 2022
NIA registers four cases to probe trafficking of Nepalese women and girls overseas via Manipur The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered four cases to probe various criminal syndicates indulging in human trafficking, mostly of Nepali women and girls, through Manipur to other countries via Myanmar. The Hindu · May 6, 2022
IRCTC's Bharat Gaurav Tourist train to start on June 21 with stopover at Janakpur, Nepal Come June 21, IRCTC will run its first Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on the Ramayana Circuit, as planned under Swadesh Darshan scheme. The circuit will cover all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Rama. The train will also make a stopover at the famous Ram Janaki temple in… The Times of India · May 5, 2022
Economic speed bumps yes, but no breakdown Nepal’s vulnerability has been exposed by the lack of pragmatic policy interventions and abrupt moves towards self-sufficiency The Hindu · May 4, 2022
Political slugfest between Congress and BJP over Rahul’s Kathmandu visit A video of Mr. Gandhi in a Kathmandu nightclub became viral on social media platforms The Hindu · May 3, 2022
PM Modi to visit Nepal for Buddha anniversary celebrations in mid-May This would be his first visit to Nepal since he was re-elected in 2019, Nepal PM Deuba expected to attend the celebrations in Lumbini The Hindu · May 2, 2022
Cash-strapped Nepal bans imports of cars, cuts work week Nepal is banning imports of cars, alcohol and tobacco and cutting its work week to cope with a shortage of foreign exchange The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more Nepal is putting a 21st-century spin on a tourism sector dominated by activities unchanged for generations as it looks to boost a vital part of an economy decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic and soaring import bills. Reuters · Apr 28, 2022
Italian grandmother sets off on 22,000km hike in footsteps of Marco Polo Seventy two-year-old has already walked the length of Nepal and travelled the Biblical route of Jesus through Palestine The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Stirlingshire filmmaker found himself in real life Himalayan rescue drama Night on Himalayan mountain in temperatures of minus 30 degrees Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022
Everest Marathon the pinnacle of challenges for 65yo Peter Counsell The highest marathon in the world is so hard that some participants don't make it to the starting line, and those who do face 42 kilometres of altitude sickness, huge yaks, and the undefeated Nepalese. ABC News · Apr 26, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022 The goal of an energy-secure South Asia While universal coverage can catalyse the region’s economic growth, energy trade must be linked to peace building
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022 Four Indian tourists killed in car-bus collision in Nepal Nepalese driver of the car they were travelling in dead too
Irish Mirror · Apr 21, 2022 Irishman found dead at swimming pool in hotel in Nepal It is believed the man fell from the sixth storey of the hotel
Dublin Live · Apr 21, 2022 Irishman found dead at Nepal hotel swimming pool Local police reportedly responded to the discovery of the man's body, which was found at the pool on the first floor of the Hotel Manang in Kathmandu, on Wednesday afternoon just after 3pm
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Golfer drank his own urine for 10 days in bid to beat incurable disease before professional return Morgan Hoffman underwent a spiritual journey in a bid to beat his muscular dystrophy diagnosis, travelling to Nepal and Costa Rica to explore alternative therapies
Reuters · Apr 16, 2022 Nepal seeks overseas nationals' help to build up forex reserves amid economic woes Nepal is asking citizens living abroad to deposit funds in domestic banks as part of efforts to ensure the financial system has enough liquidity and to preserve foreign exchange reserves, finance minister Janardan Sharma said on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022 Nepal running low on foreign exchange, discourages imports Nepal is running low on foreign currency reserves needed to import medicines, oil products, cars and a range of other items, and officials say they will run out in seven months if things don’t improve
Dublin Live · Apr 15, 2022 Trinity College student doing Ice Bucket Challenge every day to raise funds for Nepal Gwen needs to raise €3,000 to go abroad so to put the limelight on her GoFundMe, she has been sharing TikToks of the Ice Bucket Challenge everyday
The Times of India · Apr 14, 2022 IIM-Ahmedabad student gets philanthropy push AHMEDABAD: On Wednesday, Aashik Jayswal was one of the graduates of IIM Ahmedabad’s PGP-FABM course in the convocation ceremony. Proudly wearing a Nepali cap, Aashik, 26, posed with his parents – and benefactors – to celebrate the occasion.
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 Bangladesh, Nepal celebrate new years after pandemic pause After a two-year break, thousands of people in Bangladesh and Nepal have celebrated their respective new years with colorful processions and musical soirees as the coronavirus pandemic eased and life swung back to normal
The Times of India · Apr 11, 2022 Call of the mountains: Climbers all set for Himalayan challenges KOLKATA: The Himalayan climbing season is back and mountaineers from Bengal have already reached Nepal. The Nepal government has started handing over permits for the spring season and the climbers are looking forward to a good start this year.