NatGeo Everest North Face Expedition hangs in balance as China delays ski permit

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3The Everest Ski Project architected by top American climbers has still been clouded by uncertainty after China delayed in issuing a ski permit to the team, sour...

MCC CEO Alice calls on PM Dahal

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 3Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Alice Albright made a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal this morning.Accordin...

Harassment-accused SSP Pal resigns

DHANGADI, OCTOBER 2Following the probe committee's recommendation for action on the charge of sexually harassing a female assistant head constable, Nepal Police's Senior...

Korea's Yonsei Sarang Hospital supports UHGHF, Khijidemba RM

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30South Korea-based Yonsei Sarang Hospital has announced to provide an ambulance to Khijidemba Rural Municipality.Amidst a function in Kathmandu today, Preside...

Mountain guide Bhote becomes first Nepali to ski from summit of Manaslu

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 30Renowned mountain guide Tshering Pande Bhote climbed Mt Manaslu and skied down from the summit, becoming the first Nepali climber to ski down the top of a mo...

SEA-HEARTS to reduce cardiovascular diseases in WHO South-East Asia Region

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29The South-East Asia-HEARTS initiative is being rolled out by countries across the South-East Asia Region, including Nepal, to reduce the burden of cardiovasc...

Proactive disclosure ignored in RTI enforcement

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29Right to information is taken as an effective tool to curb corruption and irregularities in public agencies, thereby contributing to good governance. Transpa...

The OM debate flares up as passions rise

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 29The debate over removal of 'OM' from the Nepali Dictionary has flared up after the apex court on September 21 ruled that an amicus curiae be formed...