Panchen Lama to make rare visit to Nepal after Tibet trip, reports say

Panchen Lama to make rare visit to Nepal after Tibet trip, reports say

The Panchen Lama, Tibet’s second highest religious figure who sits on China’s top political advisory body, will make a rare visit to Nepal, according to Nepalese media reports. It comes just months before the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, is expected to reveal a succession plan. That plan is likely to … Read more

Nepal PM to make official visit to China

Nepal PM to make official visit to China

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s premier will visit China next month, the foreign ministry said on Friday (Nov 29), a departure from the usual practice by the Himalayan republic’s leaders of making India their first official destination. Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, who returned to power in July, departs for a four-day trip on Tuesday and is expected to meet … Read more

A bar owner’s go-to places in Hong Kong and Macau for fresh pasta, momos and tapas

A bar owner’s go-to places in Hong Kong and Macau for fresh pasta, momos and tapas

Prasant Raj Gurung is bar manager and co-founder of cafe and bar concept C108 on Old Bailey Street in Hong Kong’s Central district. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I was born in Nepal and moved to Hong Kong when I was 13. I started my food and beverage journey at Pret a Manger. Working there … Read more

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3

Spend a day out exercising with your pet or eat a delicious spicy clay pot meal – both are perfect activities with the cooler and less humid autumn weather upon us in Hong Kong. If you still haven’t decided what you and your family want to do this weekend, here are five of our recommendations. … Read more

SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal Move Into Final Following Win Over India In Chaos-Marred Game

SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal Move Into Final Following Win Over India In Chaos-Marred Game

Last Updated:October 28, 2024, 00:32 IST Nepal got he better of India in a 4-2 shootout result after the side ended regulation time at 1-1. However, there was scenes of confusion as the Nepali side put the ball into an open Indian net as the Blue Tigresses went near the bench…Read More SAFF Women’s Championship: … Read more

I’ve travelled the world but never set off without £5 hand luggage item – it’s a lifesaver for planes & hotel rooms

I’ve travelled the world but never set off without £5 hand luggage item – it’s a lifesaver for planes & hotel rooms

A BRIT who has travelled the world always takes this £5 item in her hand luggage as its useful for cold planes and hotel rooms. Jewellery designer Kiki McDonough colourful gemstone earrings, rings and bracelets, are a big favourite with the Royal Family. 2 Kiki McDonough, not pictured, always has a hot water bottle in … Read more

Nepal’s Sherpas deserve more, says teen who scaled world’s 14 tallest peaks

Nepal’s Sherpas deserve more, says teen who scaled world’s 14 tallest peaks

KATHMANDU, Nepal —  A Nepali teenager, the youngest person ever to scale all 14 of the world’s tallest peaks, says he wants to use his skills to benefit the Himalayan nation’s Sherpa community and turn out world-class athletes. Sherpas, an ethnic group living mainly in the vicinity of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, are … Read more

Bahraich murder accused injured in ’encounter’ while fleeing to Nepal – The Economic Times Video

Bahraich murder accused injured in ’encounter’ while fleeing to Nepal – The Economic Times Video

Sarfaraz and Fahim, who are accused of killing Ram Gopal Mishra during a procession in Bahraich, were shot during a police encounter on Thursday. India Today reported that the encounter happened near the Nepal border. The police claimed that the accused tried to flee to Nepal.Ram Gopal Mishra was shot dead during a Durga idol … Read more

Wisma Putra: Malaysians affected by Nepal floods safely evacuated to Kathmandu

Wisma Putra: Malaysians affected by Nepal floods safely evacuated to Kathmandu

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians affected by the landslides and floods following the highest rainfall ever recorded in Nepal have been safely evacuated to Kathmandu. Wisma Putra said it was closely monitoring the unprecedented heavy rain that has been falling in several districts in Nepal, including Kathmandu, since Sept 26. “The Foreign Ministry, through the Malaysian Embassy … Read more

Exams postponed, classes cancelled for three days as heavy rain pounds Nepal | Education

Exams postponed, classes cancelled for three days as heavy rain pounds Nepal | Education

The Nepal government on Saturday decided to postpone all the ongoing exams and close all schools across the nation in wake of the ongoing rain-induced disaster in the nation. Exams postponed, classes cancelled for three days as heavy rain pounds Nepal(Reuters/ File photo) Issuing a notice, Nepal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has conveyed … Read more