Nepal bans solo climbs on Everest, mountains above 8000m
Nepal bans solo climbs on Everest, mountains above 8000m

Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions to all mountains above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest, by amending its mountaineering regulations, according to the government publication, Nepal Gazette. The sixth amendment of the mountaineering regulation was released late on Tuesday evening...

4 Indian nationals arrested with firearm in Nepal
4 Indian nationals arrested with firearm in Nepal

Kanchanpur police arrested four Indian nationals in possession of a pistol from Ward 6 of Bhimdatta Municipality on Wednesday night. The suspects were intercepted near Mahendranagar market while traveling in a vehicle with an Indian registration plate, reports Kathmandu Post. The arrested...

Nepal raises permit fees for Everest climbers
Nepal raises permit fees for Everest climbers

Nepal is raising the permit fees to climb Mount Everest for the first time in almost ten years. Beginning in September, climbers hoping to reach the summit of Mount Everest during the peak season will face a fee of $15,000 (12,180), a 36% increase from the previous fee of $11,000, officials...

'Agantuk' heads to Nepal Film Festival
'Agantuk' heads to Nepal Film Festival

Bangladesh is ready to make a significant mark at the Nepal International Film Festival this March with Agantuk (The Stranger). Biplob Sarkars film Agantuk which has earned recognition at local festivals , now it will be featured at the prestigious event. The eighth edition of the festival will...

Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal

Bangladeshs Under-19 womens team kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign with a win against Nepal, clinching a five-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare. In Bangi, Malaysia, wiining the toss the Tigress opted to bowled first. They dismantled Nepal for a mere 52 runs. Nepal lost five wickets...

Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs

In the fourth match of the Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup in Malaysia, Bangladeshs womens team bowled out Nepal for just 52 runs. Consequently, Bangladesh requires 53 runs to secure victory. After losing the toss on Saturday, Nepal batted first and was bowled out for 52 runs in 18.2 overs....

Nearly 100 dead in massive Tibet earthquake
Nearly 100 dead in massive Tibet earthquake

At least 95 people were killed and 130 are injured after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media Xinhua. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal. Nepal is...

Nepal suspends helicopter flights in Everest region after local protests
Nepal suspends helicopter flights in Everest region after local protests

Nepals airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals protest at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites, aviation officials said Monday. Helicopters are a key means of transport and crucial for emergency rescue in many of...

State-subsidized loans at 3% interest for Nepalese startups launching in March 2025
State-subsidized loans at 3% interest for Nepalese startups launching in March 2025

Nepalese startups will soon benefit from subsidized loans, with disbursement beginning in March 2025 under the Startup Enterprise Credit Operation Work Procedure. Eligible startups can borrow up to $18,800 (equivalent to Rs2.5 million) at an annual interest rate of 3%, aiming to boost innovation...

Earthquake jolts Nepal's Bajura Municipality early morning
Earthquake jolts Nepal's Bajura Municipality early morning

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Gotri in Jagannath Rural Municipality, Bajura, early Saturday, causing panic among residents, according to a Nepal News report. Dr. Lokbijay Adhikari, senior seismologist at the National Seismology and Research Center in Lainchaur, confirmed the tremor occurred...

Dhaka ranks second in global air pollution index with ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality
Dhaka ranks second in global air pollution index with ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 258 on Friday morning, making it the second most polluted city in the world at 10:58 am. The air quality was categorized as very unhealthy, a trend that has persisted over the past few days, according...

11 convicted in Nepal Airlines airbus scam, extradition issues arise
11 convicted in Nepal Airlines airbus scam, extradition issues arise

The notorious Nepal Airlines Airbus procurement case, involving corruption over the purchase of two Airbus A330s in 2017, remains far from resolved. On Thursday, the Special Court convicted 11 individuals, including four senior Nepali officials, in connection with the deal that allegedly cost the...

Bangladesh U-19 defeats Nepal to secure Youth Asia Cup semi-final spot
Bangladesh U-19 defeats Nepal to secure Youth Asia Cup semi-final spot

Bangladeshs U-19 team secured a dominant five-wicket victory over Nepal in the Youth Asia Cup semi-finals, thanks to an all-round performance by Azizul Hakim Tamim. On Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh won the toss and invited Nepal to bat. Nepal was bowled out for...