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Nepal rejects third-party mediation with India after row over PM Balen Shah's border remarks

Amid rising tensions regarding border disputes, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has stated that Kathmandu does not endorse outside mediation, advocating instead for a resolution through direct dialogue with India. His remarks follow Prime Minister Balendra Shah's comments that generated debate, alongside India's insistence that boundary negotiations are a bilateral…

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A sherpa was left for dead on Everest. Now out of ICU, his survival story raises new questions

Dawa Sherpa spent nearly a week alone, surviving without supplemental oxygen, before crawling to safety

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Lost Everest Guide Survived Horror Six-Day Ordeal By Eating Chocolate, Chewing Ice

A lost Everest guide survived a harrowing six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and chewing ice before being found alive in the Himalayas.

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Family of ‘miracle’ Everest survivor demands answers

KATHMANDU - The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in stable condition and recovering in hospital.

Bangkok Post

Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest

KATHMANDU - A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was feared dead has been found alive after crawling back to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Why Nepal Suddenly Wants Britain's Help Against India After 210 Years

A border dispute that has existed for more than two centuries is once again making headlines and this time, it is because of an unexpected statement from Nepal's Prime Minister, Balen Shah. During a parliamentary discussion on the long-running Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura dispute with India, Shah made remarks that…

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Nepal, India encroaching on each other's land, UK must step in: PM Balen Shah

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with New Delhi, he also urged the UK to take interest in addressing the issue, saying his govt had already discussed it with London and…

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Nepal PM's comments about 'encroaching' Indian land triggers controversy

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stated that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territories. He acknowledged India's encroachment on Nepalese land, specifically mentioning Lipulekh. Both nations have agreed to resolve the long-standing border dispute through discussions involving historians and surveyors. This statement has sparked controversy in Nepal, with experts…

The Economic Times

Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest

The Independent UK

Kesaria Textile Company takes global leap with launch in Kathmandu

Ritesh Modi-led textile company opens its first international wholesale franchise, connecting Nepal’s apparel trade with Surat’s manufacturing ecosystem.

The Economic Times

“Rubbish roads” in Nepal: Turning plastic waste into roads to create cleaner cities

Waste management of plastics in Nepal has turned out to be the most pressing environmental issue for the nation. With increasing rates of plastic production and usage, as well as insufficient recycling infrastructure in rapidly growing urban areas like Pokhara and Kathmandu, the level of pollution has become very high…

The Times of India

Record 274 climbers scale Everest in one day

KATHMANDU - A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world’s tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.

Bangkok Post

IRCTC launches first-ever Indore-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tour Train: Date, fare, route, itinerary, booking details

IRCTC is launching a special spiritual journey to Nepal. The Bharat Gaurav tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12. This 9-night, 10-day tour will visit key religious sites like Pashupatinath Temple. It also includes destinations such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park. This marks the first international…

The Economic Times

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu; 278 passengers on board

A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Nepal's Tribhuvan international airport on Monday morning, forcing an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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Nepal opposition wants PM Balendra Shah to hold Lipulekh talks with India

Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala.

The Times of India

Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in…

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Why Nepal’s New Law Is Hurting Common People

What if a rule designed to protect a nation quietly turns into a burden for the very people it aims to serve? That’s the situation unfolding in Nepal right now. Just weeks into power, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is already facing rising protests, public frustration, and political heat. A long-ignored…

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When ‘the birdman’ of St James tunnel died, Sydney commuters streamed past his body for days

Exclusive: The strange and lonely death of Bikram Lama exposes a glaring gap in homelessness services. What hopes and dreams brought him to Australia, and what went wrong?

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What Happens When You Lie to Lord Shiva’s Avatar

In the crowded, vibrant heart of Kathmandu lies a statue that stops people in their tracks. Kalabhairav, the fierce form of Lord Shiva, is not just a sculpture he is the judge of truth. Local legend says that anyone lying while locking eyes with him faces instant karmic punishment. Travelers…

The Times of India

Nepal to issue formal apology to Dalits within 15 days

The promise has drawn attention in a country where Dalits make up about 13-14% of the population but continue to face entrenched exclusion despite constitutional guarantees and laws against caste-based discrimination and untouchability.

The Times of India

Hrs after oath, Nepal govt arrests ex-PM over Gen Z protest deaths

Police detained Oli from his residence in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, and picked up Lekhak separately. Scores of policemen were deployed outside Oli’s residence after Shah’s first Cabinet meeting decided to act on the panel’s recommendations. On the new administration’s first major act in office, home minister Sudan…

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Nepal's youngest PM takes oath of office after Gen Z protests toppled previous government

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

The Independent UK

Rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister

Former Kathmandu mayor seen as symbol of change in Himalayan country roiled by political instability and corruption

The Times of India

'Historic first': Balendra Shah takes oath as Nepal's youngest Prime Minister

Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation's youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader. His rise signifies a shift, with his confrontational style against the federal government gaining traction. This appointment follows the RSP's strong performance…

The Times of India

Ex-rapper Balen Shah, 35, to take oath as Nepal PM today

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, 35, is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister, a dramatic rise for the former Kathmandu mayor known for his clashes with the federal government. His confrontational style, including a threat to burn down Singha Durbar, propelled him to national fame.

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