Stories from Kathmandu · Nepal
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Sherpa Rescued After Severe Frostbite on Everest
A Sherpa climber has been rescued from Mount Everest after suffering severe frostbite. He was spotted by climbers on the upper reaches of the mountain.
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Tyler Andrews Sets New Everest Speed Record
Tyler Andrews has set a new speed record for climbing Mount Everest, summiting the highest mountain on Earth in 9 hours and 55 minutes. This breaks a 2003 record by just over 2 hours.
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Nepal Claims Indian Territory Encroachment
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. Nepal's Prime Minister has claimed that India is encroaching on Nepali territory.
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Nepalese Artists Gain Political Traction
Artists in Nepal are increasingly attracting attention in politics, with their success varying across individuals.
Everest Sees Record 274 Climbers Reach Summit
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepal side in a single day.
Nepalese Politics Attracts Artists
A report from Nepal First indicates a growing attraction of artists to politics across the globe, with a specific focus on their success.
Nepal News Portal Covers Student Political Engagement
Nepal First, a 24-hour news portal, is covering discussions on why students should engage in politics. The coverage indicates a focus on youth political participation in Nepal.
US House of Representatives Election Security Deployed
Nearly 300,000 security personnel have been deployed in Nepal for the House of Representatives election.
Nepal Deploys Security for General Election
The election for the Vice-Chair of the National Assembly in Nepal is scheduled to take place on April 9.
Turkish Airbus Catches Fire in Kathmandu
A Turkish Airbus aircraft caught fire on the tarmac at Kathmandu airport. All 288 passengers and crew were evacuated safely, but safety concerns have been raised.