A.C. Sherpa named judge for Miss World America 2024 A.C. Sherpa, Honorary Consul General of Nepal to Washington State, has been named as a judge for Miss World America 2024, which will take place on November 17 at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien, Washington. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
President Paudel addresses High-Level Event on Advancing Mountain Agenda under COP29 President Ramchandra Paudel has drawn the world's attention to address the problems of climate change and poverty. Nepal 13 Nov, 2024
COP29 kicks off today: Nepal presenting glaring examples of climate change induced risks A flash flood with mudslide had struck Thame village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district on last August 16. Nepal 11 Nov, 2024
Social worker AC Sherpa appointed Honorary Consul General for Washington State The government has appointed AC Sherpa as the Honorary Consul General for Seattle in Washington State of the United States of America. Business 07 Nov, 2024
First high-altitude clinic opens at 5,000m near Mera Peak inaugurated ​​​​​​​The Mera Clinic, the first high-altitude medical facility in Nepal’s remote Himalayan regions, has officially opened at 5,000 meters above sea level in Khare, Mahakulung Rural Municipality-1, Solukhumbu. Nepal 31 Oct, 2024
Around 9,000 trekkers visit Sagarmatha region in a month Nearly 9,000 trekkers visited the Sagarmatha region, locally known as Khumbu region, of Solukhumbu district in a month. Nepal 26 Oct, 2024
Floods damage crops worth over Rs 340 million in Koshi province Flooding caused by incessant rains on September 27 and 28 has damaged crops worth more than Rs 340 million in Koshi province. Nepal 17 Oct, 2024
Adverse weather disrupts flights to Lukla for two days Tourists visiting the Everest region (Sagarmatha region) have experienced inconveniences as haze continues to disrupt air services. Nepal 15 Oct, 2024
Over 1,000 tourists bound for Lukla stranded in Manthali for two days The total number of affected tourists is estimated to be around 1,300, with some having arrived by both air and road. Nepal 15 Oct, 2024
Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists, Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday The Khumbu region in Solukhumbu district has seen a surge in tourist arrivals. The Lukla airport reported 200 flights in a single day, indicating a significant influx of visitors for trekking in the Khumbu region and expeditions to Mount Everest. Nepal 09 Oct, 2024
World's highest hydro near Mt Everest by 2026 A mountainous village in Solukhumbu is set to generate electricity from a perennial river near Mount Everest, following government approval of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the power project. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
100 people dead, 67 missing in floods and landslides So far, 100 people have died while 67 are reported missing in the late monsoon-induced floods and landslides that took place across the country. In addition, another 100 people have been injured in the disaster. Nepal 29 Sep, 2024
