KATHMANDU — At 5,364 meters above sea level, Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a bustling seasonal city of nylon tents, high-stakes ambition, and an increasingly digital lifestyle. But beneath the breathtaking views of the Khumbu Icefall, a quiet battle is being waged over a modern necessity: reliable internet. As the peak climbing season draws crowds […]
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KATHMANDU — In an unprecedented and sweeping policy move, the Government of Nepal has announced an indefinite, nationwide freeze on the registration of all new public transportation vehicles. The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) issued an official circular to the ministries of Physical Infrastructure, Labour, and Transport Management across all seven provinces, as well as […]
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KATHMANDU — Sometime on April 28, 2026, the state treasury of Nepal pulled off a masterclass in financial smoke and mirrors. If you glance at the latest mid-May data released by the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Nepal’s public debt-to-GDP ratio appears to have miraculously dropped from a dangerous 48.04% in April down to a […]
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KATHMANDU — The Spring 2026 mountaineering season on Mount Everest has concluded its most intense phase, leaving behind a trail of rewritten history books and a stark reminder of the logistical pressures facing the world’s highest peak. A total of 274 climbers successfully stood on the summit on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This represents the […]
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Nepal now has an opportunity to deliver meaningful change: Chhatra Bahadur BhattaIndia has always pursued positive relations with Nepal: Bhatta Chhatra Bahadur Bhatta is active in politics and social service and has long maintained that Nepal-India relations must be strengthened. Born in Jaisara, Ganyapdhura Rural Municipality-6 of Dadeldhura, Bhatta began his education in India while […]
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