Kathmandu, June 4 The recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in New Delhi has generated renewed optimism about the future of Nepal–India relations, with both sides emphasizing cooperation, development, and regional partnership. During the high-level interaction, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed that Nepal remains a “priority partner” under India's Neighbourhood First policy, underscoring the strategic and cultural importance of the Himalayan nation in India's regional outlook. The meeting comes at a time when both countries are seeking to deepen collaboration in trade, infrastructure, digital connectivity, energy, and people-to-people engagement. According to...

KATHMANDU: In an extraordinary feat of human endurance and willpower, Rustam Nabiev, a Russian ex-soldier who lost both his legs, has successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest using only the strength of his arms. By conquering the world’s highest peak without the aid of legs or prosthetics, Nabiev has etched his name in mountaineering history by setting an unprecedented world record. In 2015, Nabiev’s life took a drastic turn when a military barracks building collapsed in Russia while he was sleeping. While the tragic incident claimed the lives of numerous soldiers, Nabiev survived but had to undergo amputations below...

KATHMANDU — Tourists and expedition organizers at the Everest Base Camp (EBC) have expressed growing concerns over the poor quality and high cost of internet services in the region. While wireless internet is now available 24 hours a day for both domestic and foreign climbers, users argue that the pricing remains excessively high, especially during the peak mountaineering season. Local service providers defend their rates by pointing out the immense logistical challenges of operating in high-altitude environments and the seasonal nature of their business. The Current Internet Landscape at EBC Currently, Nepali internet service providers (ISPs) like Everest Link and...

KATHMANDU — The Spring 2026 mountaineering season on Mount Everest has exploded into the history books. A chaotic, delayed start to the climbing calendar ultimately paved the way for unprecedented feats of human endurance and a staggering, record-shattering traffic window on the world's highest peak. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, a mind-boggling 274 climbers successfully stood on the summit from the Nepalese southern route within a single 11-hour window. This monumental achievement crowns May 2026 as the single busiest and most historic day in the history of Everest’s southern face. The Great May 20 Rush: 274 Summits in 11 Hours...