Hanging ice wall stalls Everest route, sparks safety fears

Kathmandu, April 23 -- A massive wall of ice-millions of tonnes suspended high above the Khumbu Icefall-has brought Nepal's Everest climbing season to an uneasy impasse, forcing expedition leaders, Sh... Read More

In Sindhuli, cows are connected

Sindhuli, April 20 -- In a cluster of villages scattered across Kamalamai Municipality in Sindhuli, a quiet transformation is underway-one that blends traditional cattle rearing with cutting-edge tech... Read More

Despite surging costs, Everest still draws climbers as China's north side stays shut

Kathmandu, April 18 -- Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have pushed up airfares and driven record increases in transport, accommodation, and logistics costs, but the appeal of Mount Everest-t... Read More

Nepali airlines in a scramble as fuel costs spike, passengers vanish

Kathmandu, April 14 -- Domestic airlines have started losing passengers in droves after ticket prices spiked following the hike in aviation fuel. Nepal's largest private operator, Buddha Air, said it... Read More

Chinese planes continue to be a costly burden for Nepal Airlines

Kathmandu, April 13 -- For nearly five years now, a cluster of Chinese-built aircraft has sat idle at Kathmandu's airport, their presence turning from promise to burden. What was once projected as a s... Read More

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