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Grandson retraces first flight over Everest - 80 years later

Eighty years ago, two small aircrafts took off from Lalbalu, an airfield near Purnea in Bihar, and successfully circled over Mount Everest - a historic feat with scientific significance, reports Utpal Parashar.

Schools in Nepal following CBSE course face closure

Five schools in Kathmandu Valley running the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum of India face prospect of closure from the new academic session beginning this month. Utpal Parashar reports.

Nepal polls likely to miss June deadline

The much anticipated election for a new Constituent Assembly in Nepal is likely to get delayed, reports Utpal Parashar.

Monk’s secret cremation irks Tibetans

Tibetans in Kathmandu and abroad are upset with Nepal government authorities secretly cremating a monk who had self-immolated in Kathmandu on February 13.

Tibetans upset over ‘secret’ cremation of monk who self-immolated

Tibetans in Nepal and abroad are upset with Nepal government authorities secretly cremating a monk who had self-immolated in Kathmandu last month. Utpal Parashar reports.

Nepal’s secretive human rights ordinance disturbs UN 

The United Nations has expressed deep regret at an ordinance passed by Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav that could grant amnesty for serious human rights violations.

Testing times for Nepalese students

It’s that time of the year again in Nepal when nearly half a million students appear for their school leaving certificate (SLC) exam — also known as the Iron Gate for its level of difficulty. Utpal Parashar reports.

How Nepal has come to be ruled by its chief justice

Twenty two months after assuming charge as head of Nepal’s judiciary, Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi took oath as chairman of the country’s interim election council Thursday. Utpal Parashar reports.

Nepal chief judge becomes head of govt

Nepal's efforts at ending political stability took a new turn today with the country's incumbent chief justice entrusted the task of heading the government to end the ongoing crisis.

Impoverished Nepal produces first billionaire

The impoverished Himalayan republic of Nepal, where Maoist revolutionaries came to power in 2008, has produced its first billionaire, according to a new study by Forbes magazine.

Affront on ‘hair rights’ riles Kathmandu

Fear of losing his long tresses to Nepal Police scissors kept Bigyesh Nepal, a 24-year old musician, inside the confines of his Kathmandu home for the past four days.

Nepal police crack down on long hair

Police authorities in Kathmandu are facing flak from residents following a drive targeting young boys and a few girls for keeping long hair and wearing earrings. Utpal Parashar reports.

Nepal Police drive against long hair sparks online outrage

Police authorities in Kathmandu are facing flak from residents following a drive targeting young boys and a few girls for keeping long hair and wearing earrings.

Nepal chief justice to head govt

After keeping everyone guessing for a week Chief Justice of Nepal Supreme Court Khil Raj Regmi agreed on Monday to become the country's chief executive. Utpal Parashar reports.

Nepal woman scales Everest twice within days

Guiness World Records recognises Chhurim Sherpa, 29, for scaling the 8,848-metre Mt Everest twice within days of her first conquest.
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