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...

India decides to issue long-term residence permit to Hasina
India decides to issue long-term residence permit to Hasina

The Indian government has decided to grant a long-term residence permit to the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, for staying in the country. Highly placed sources confirmed this on Tuesday to some media outlets. However, the nature of the permit has not been disclosed. Some...