Kamal Bahadur Thakuri Elected President of NARA
The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (NARA) concluded in Kathmandu with the election of a new working committee. Kamal Bahadur Thakuri was elected…
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Second Edition of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition Announced
The second edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition is set to take place, with registration forms open from January 15 to January 25, as announced by the…
Nepal Tourism Board Hosts Chinese Delegation to Strengthen Tourism Through Cinema
In a bid to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Nepal and China, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) recently hosted a 14-member Chinese delegation led by Su Yang, Director of…
Renowned Wildlife Photographer Chungba Sherpa Passes Away at 64
Renowned wildlife photographer Chungba Sherpa has passed away at the age of 64. He died at 12:15 a.m. today while receiving treatment at Grande Hospital for a liver-related ailment, confirmed…
Historical Gharphojong Fort in Mustang in Ruins Due to Lack of Preservation
The historic Gharphojong Fort, located in Gharphojong Rural Municipality-5 near Jomsom Bazaar, Mustang, is deteriorating into ruins due to a lack of preservation efforts. Built in the 8th century using…
Commission for Shuklaphanta National Park Displaced Submits Report to Forest Minister
The Commission established to address the challenges faced by individuals displaced by Shuklaphanta National Park in 2081 has officially submitted its report to the Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain…
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa Becomes First Nepali Woman to Summit All 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Meters
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa has made a groundbreaking achievement in the world of mountaineering, becoming the first Nepali woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. On October 9, 2024,…
NTNC Publishes Pictorial Handbook on Orchids of Annapurna Conservation Area
The NTNC (National Trust for Nature Conservation) Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has launched the first-ever “Pictorial Handbook of Orchids of the Annapurna Conservation Area.” This comprehensive guide features 223…
Bird Census in Eastern Chitwan Reveals 55 Species, Highlights Growing Environmental Concerns
A recent bird census conducted in the wetlands of eastern Chitwan has confirmed the presence of 55 species of birds. The census, held on January 6-7, was a collaborative effort…
Tilicho Lake Base Camp and Thorangla Pass Connected to National Power Grid
The base camp of Tilicho Lake and Thorangla Pass in the Manang district have been successfully connected to Nepal’s national power grid. This significant development enhances the accessibility and livability…