The Sherpas: Guides to the Peak of Mt. Everest
Many remember the names of those who reached the peaks of the Himalayas but few know of the Sherpa—the guides that helped the trekkers along the way. Known for their skill in mountain-climbing and withstanding low oxygen levels in high altitudes, the Sherpa are highly sought-out individuals amongst those wishing to trek the Himalayan slopes. […]
The Reconstruction of Nepal
Devendra Kumar Sambahmphe – 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal on 25th April 2015. Thousands of people had been affected. Due to the devastating earthquake, more than 8 thousand people died as well as millions of people became homeless. Some people are still missing. The country’s infrastructures, cultural, mythological and archaeological structures were completely destroyed. […]
Painless liver test introduced in Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 19 (Xinhua) — Nepal’s National Reference Laboratory has introduced a new service “fibro scan” to measure the stiffness of the liver without following any painful procedure or surgery, local media reported on Tuesday. Until now, the stiffness of liver used to be measured by conducting biopsy and histopathological examination. Liver biopsy is a […]
Himalayas, The World’s Highest Garbage Dump
Photo taken on May 22, 2010 shows cleaners collecting wastes at the Sagarmatha (Mt. Qomolangma) National Park in Nepal. Since human beings first conquered Mt. Qomolangma, the world’s highest mountain, people have expressed concern about its environment as lots of human wastes, climbing gears and other rubbish were discarded on the summit. Mt. Qomolangma was […]
Major news in Nepal on May 30
Top news in <Himalayan Times>: Former minister Alam faces murder charge news@theasian.asia
Ethnic Groups’ Strike in Nepal Goes Bloody
A wounded Nepalese activist of the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities is taken for treatment by a friend during a general strike in Katmandu, Nepal, Monday, May 21, 2012. Official say protesters enforcing a general strike for the second day have clashed with local residents in parts of the Nepalese capital. The protestors, on a […]
A Squatter’s Reason To Be Desperate
Nepalese riot police detain a squatter residing on the banks of the Bagmati River in Katmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Government forces have reportedly vacated more than 200 squatters who have set up their homes illegally along the banks of the river. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
Major news in Nepal on May 9
Top news in <Kathmandu Post>: More bodies found, flood toll 26 news@theasian.asia
Major news in Nepal on May 2
Top news in <Katmandu Post>: Parties amend rules to prepare first draft news@theasian.asia
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