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Elite Skydiving Company addresses objections to skydiving ac...

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KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The Elite Skydiving Company has responded to objections raised concerning the recent skydiving venture led by record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja in the Everest region.
Nov 01, 2023
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Nepal Police ASI who escorted Guterres to ABC dies

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KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Nepal Police, Tikaram Dhungana, who was deployed to ensure the security of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres during his visit to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), tragically succumbed to altitude sickness.
Nov 01, 2023
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Nepali climber Prakash Raj Pandey summits Kilimanjaro, Afric...

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KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Nepali young mountaineer Prakash Raj Pandey reached the summit of Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, on October 31 at 6:40 AM. The mountain stands tall at 5,895 meters. Upon conquering the peak, Pandey proudly hoisted the national flag of Nepal and the scout flag...
Nov 01, 2023
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Denied opportunity to speak, Kathmandu Mayor walks out of Va...

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KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Balendra Shah, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), made an unexpected exit from the Valley Mayors’ Forum meeting, citing his inability to speak during the proceedings.
Nov 01, 2023
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Light rain and snowfall predicted in mountainous areas today

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KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Nepal is facing partial impact of the westerly wind.
Nov 01, 2023
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KAHS, Sunway Medical Centre sign MoU for collaboration

KAHS, Sunway Medical Centre sign MoU for collaboration
KARNALI, Nov 1: Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla and the Sunway Medical Centre of Malaysia have entered into an agreement for collaboration.
Nov 01, 2023
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Three Bhutanese nationals arrested with prohibited items in...

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ILAM, Nov 1: In the vicinity of Pashupatinagar, along the Nepal-India border, three Bhutanese citizens were detained by a team of Armed Police Force (APF).
Nov 01, 2023
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Over 8,000 pilgrims visit Pathibhara temple in a single day

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PHUNGLING, Oct 31: More than 8,000 pilgrims visited the famous religious site, Pathibhara, located at altitude of 3,794 meters from sea level. It is in Taplejung, a hilly district in the east of Nepal.
Nov 01, 2023
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AmCham Nepal president to engage in discussions and meetings...

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KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Ajit Shah, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal), an umbrella organization representing businesses with US investments in Nepal, is accompanying a Nepali delegation on their visit to the United States, which includes Nepal's Foreign Minister NP...
Oct 31, 2023
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Tourism department seeks explanation from Nirmal Purja for u...

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Elite Expedition, the company owned by Nirmal Purja, has claimed to have obtained all required permits for skydiving operations
Oct 31, 2023