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Nepal will soon make it mandatory for all climbers to get an electronic chip before embarking on the tedious expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The chip, costing between $10 and $15, will help rescue agencies locate the climbers in an emergency situation. Kathmandu is expected to formulate a law before this spring season when the climbing season starts.

“All the climbers to Everest would be provided the electronic chip by the government after paying a certain amount. It will be fitted in the climber’s jacket,” Rakesh Gurung, Director at the Department of Tourism, was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

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Thousands of climbers from Nepal, India and other parts of the world take on the challenging journey to the 8,849-metre-high summit every year; with many of them ending up losing their lives or getting injured.

According to the Nepalese government, some 300 people have lost their lives on Mount Everest since 1953. In the last spring season till May 22, at least 12 climbers were reported dead, including four from Nepal and one each from India and China.

<h2>Conducting rescue ops really difficult</h2>

Mount Everest remains snow-capped throughout the year, owing to harsh weather conditions and persistent snowstorms.

The Everest base camp is located at an altitude of 18,000 feet. The expedition path beyond this point is extremely tough to navigate amid snowstorms and avalanches. Rescuers too find it difficult to locate and provide help to climbers in case of emergency. Thus, electronic chips might come in handy during these situations.

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Gurung added the chip will help make the expeditions safe and facilitate emergency rescue operations. He also said that some of the climbing agencies have already mandated electronic chips for their climbers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nepal will soon make it mandatory for all climbers to get an electronic chip before embarking on the tedious expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The chip, costing between $10 and $15, will help rescue agencies locate the climbers in an emergency situation.

Nepal will soon make it mandatory for all climbers to get an electronic chip before embarking on the tedious expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The chip, costing between $10 and $15, will help rescue agencies locate the climbers in an emergency situation. Kathmandu is expected to formulate a law before this spring season when the climbing season starts. “All the climbers to Everest would be provided the electronic chip by the government after paying a certain amount. It will be fitted in the climber’s jacket,” Rakesh Gurung, Director at the Department of Tourism, was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Also read: Mountains 3 to 4 times larger than Everest found near Earth’s core Thousands of climbers from Nepal, India and other parts of the world take on the challenging journey to the 8,849-metre-high summit every year; with many of them ending up losing their lives or getting injured. According to the Nepalese government, some 300 people have lost their lives on Mount Everest since 1953. In the last spring season till May 22, at least 12 climbers were reported dead, including four from Nepal and one each from India and China. Conducting rescue ops really difficult Mount Everest remains snow-capped throughout the year, owing to harsh weather conditions and persistent snowstorms. The Everest base camp is located at an altitude of 18,000 feet. The expedition path beyond this point is extremely tough to navigate amid snowstorms and avalanches. Rescuers too find it difficult to locate and provide help to climbers in case of emergency. Thus, electronic chips might come in handy during these situations. Also read: Everest triumph: Four-year-old Czech girl becomes youngest to reach base camp Gurung added the chip will help make the expeditions safe and facilitate emergency rescue operations. He also said that some of the climbing agencies have already mandated electronic chips for their climbers. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal mandates electronic chips for Mount Everest climbers starting this spring season

On Thursday, the Nepal-Sri Lanka joint commission conference finished in Kathmandu. Foreign Minister NP Saud and his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry, who arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday, co-chaired the meeting. According to officials, both parties discussed issues of mutual interest as well as new avenues of cooperation.

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Nepal government has announced elections to fill 19 vacant seats in the Upper House. The meeting of the council of ministers made the decision today to hold the election for the national assemblies during the last week of January.

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After more than 50 years Nepal abolished its monarchy, thousands of protesters gathered in Katmandu on Thursday, demanding for its restoration. The police used tear gas and water cannons to block their march to the center of Katmandu.

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15 years after Nepal abolished its Monarchy, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding its restoration. Riot police with batons fired tear gas and water cannons to block their march.

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Data shows quakes have not only become more frequent over the past century — likely due to the improvements in earthquake detection technology — but are also causing much more destruction due to the growing population and construction densities.

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4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal

An earthquake struck Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Sunday morning. There were varying reports in the initial aftermath about the magnitude. Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the magnitude was 6.1 on the Richter scale. But India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has said that the magnitude was 5.3. The European-Meditarranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has said that the magnitude was 5.2.

The epicentre of the earthquake was in Nepal's Dhading district. There was no immediate report of any casualty or damage.

Media reports suggest that tremors were also felt in Nepal's Bagmati, Gandaki provinces and even in India's Delhi-National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR).

Nepal experiences frequent earthquakes as the Himalayan country is located just where Tibetan and Indian tectonic plates meet. These plates advance two metres closer to one another every century. The massive pressure this movement generates gets released in the form of earthquakes.

On October 16, an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Nepal's sudurpaschim province.

In the year 2015, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake along with aftershocks had killed around 9000 people.

According to Nepal government's post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA), Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.

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An earthquake struck Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Sunday morning. There were varying reports in the initial aftermath about the magnitude. Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the magnitude was 6.

An earthquake struck Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Sunday morning. There were varying reports in the initial aftermath about the magnitude. Press Trust of India (PTI) reported that the magnitude was 6.1 on the Richter scale. But India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has said that the magnitude was 5.3. The European-Meditarranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has said that the magnitude was 5.2. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Nepal's Dhading district. There was no immediate report of any casualty or damage. Media reports suggest that tremors were also felt in Nepal's Bagmati, Gandaki provinces and even in India's Delhi-National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR). Nepal experiences frequent earthquakes as the Himalayan country is located just where Tibetan and Indian tectonic plates meet. These plates advance two metres closer to one another every century. The massive pressure this movement generates gets released in the form of earthquakes. On October 16, an earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Nepal's sudurpaschim province. In the year 2015, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake along with aftershocks had killed around 9000 people. According to Nepal government's post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA), Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The millions of school-going children in Nepal started home as their teachers took it upon them to teach the government something.

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China's ambassador to Nepal foul mouthed India at a public event. Chen Song claimed that Nepal is unfortunate to have India as its neighbour, and Kathmandu should take lessons on economy from China.

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A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).&nbsp;

Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said.&nbsp;

As per local media reports, Sharma who is also a medical professional and runs a hospital, was charged with a similar case nearly seven years ago.

The ruling party in Nepal, Nepali Congress, opposes his arrest.

"He was arrested because he demanded the resignation of Home and Finance Ministers over a gold smuggling case," Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Nar Singh KC alleged.&nbsp;

"Why did the police drop the investigation seven years back against Sharma and why are they digging out now," he asked.

Sharma is a verbal critic of Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Prakash Sharan for their alleged involvement in the gold smuggling case. Shrestha belongs to the CPN (Maoist Center), whereas Mahat is from the Nepali Congress.&nbsp;

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Last month, on July 18, Nepal police had seized around 100 kg of gold near the Kathmandu airport.&nbsp;

After the confiscation by the police, Sharma released a statement accusing the Home and Finance Ministries saying that such a quantity of the precious metal cannot be smuggled from Hong Kong to Kathmandu without the involvement of ministries.

After the arrest, Sharma was taken into custody under Article 103 (6) of the Constitution of Nepal, the CIB informed House Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire.

The CIB further said that the MP was arrested as per the law since the probe was considered necessary on the charge of possession of fake academic certificates.

Some of the doctors in Nepal have allegedly obtained registration from Nepal Medical Council by submitting fake academic certificates from India and have then attended exams conducted by the Council for registration certificates, said CIB.

The Bureau further added that at least seven doctors, who used fake academic certificates to pursue MBBS, were also arrested on Thursday and Friday. Similarly, Sharma's certificate of I.Sc. was 'not verified' by the National Examinations Board, news agency IANS reported citing CIB.

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A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said.

A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said. As per local media reports, Sharma who is also a medical professional and runs a hospital, was charged with a similar case nearly seven years ago. The ruling party in Nepal, Nepali Congress, opposes his arrest. "He was arrested because he demanded the resignation of Home and Finance Ministers over a gold smuggling case," Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Nar Singh KC alleged. "Why did the police drop the investigation seven years back against Sharma and why are they digging out now," he asked. Sharma is a verbal critic of Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Prakash Sharan for their alleged involvement in the gold smuggling case. Shrestha belongs to the CPN (Maoist Center), whereas Mahat is from the Nepali Congress. Also read: India: Body of teenager found inside well in Rajasthan, locals allege rape, murder by teacher; probe on Last month, on July 18, Nepal police had seized around 100 kg of gold near the Kathmandu airport. After the confiscation by the police, Sharma released a statement accusing the Home and Finance Ministries saying that such a quantity of the precious metal cannot be smuggled from Hong Kong to Kathmandu without the involvement of ministries. After the arrest, Sharma was taken into custody under Article 103 (6) of the Constitution of Nepal, the CIB informed House Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire. The CIB further said that the MP was arrested as per the law since the probe was considered necessary on the charge of possession of fake academic certificates. Some of the doctors in Nepal have allegedly obtained registration from Nepal Medical Council by submitting fake academic certificates from India and have then attended exams conducted by the Council for registration certificates, said CIB. The Bureau further added that at least seven doctors, who used fake academic certificates to pursue MBBS, were also arrested on Thursday and Friday. Similarly, Sharma's certificate of I.Sc. was 'not verified' by the National Examinations Board, news agency IANS reported citing CIB. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After a horrific air crash in Nepal killed six people the country. The aviation authority regulator has ordered a ban on all non-essential helicopter flights.

Nepal Civil Aviation Authority: Non-essential flights to be restricted till September

Nepal has a high frequency of aircraft disasters, with at least one air disaster occurring every year since 1953. There have been 18 disasters involving planes or helicopters since the beginning of the 2000s, resulting in over 900 deaths.

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Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal expressed regret over his controversial remarks about an Indian businessman's efforts to make him the Prime Minister, acknowledging his lapse in judgment.

Nepal's PM regrets controversial remarks about Indian businessman's influence in PM role

A helicopter with six people on board has gone missing in Nepal. As per what is known so far, Nepal officials have said that this helicopter carrying six people with five foreign Nationals went missing on Tuesday morning.

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Tibetans in Nepal celebrate Dalai Lama's 88th birthday

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma was spotted in Pakistan as per reports he stayed in Pakistan's capital city, Lahore. Jack Ma was accompanied by a delegation of seven businessmen the delegation arrived in Pakistan from Nepal's Kathmandu via Hong Kong chartered flight.

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma spotted in Pakistan

Nepal's capital Kathmandu has banned the screening of all Bollywood movies, including 'Adipurush'. The audience has called out a dialogue which seems to be misleading. What is the dialogue? Why has it caused such an outrage? Molly Gambhir brings you all the details.

Gravitas: Kathmandu bans screening of 'Adipurush'

Pokhara Metropolitan City in Nepal has joined Kathmandu Metropolis in banning the screening of Indian films following the controversy surrounding Adipurush's dialogues. The decision was announced by Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya, who directed cinema halls in the central Nepali city to stop showing Bollywood films.

Nepal: Pokhara Mayor calls for ban on 'Adipurush'

Nepal on Monday (June 19) banned all Hindi films in Kathmandu and Pokhara following a controversy over Bollywood movie Adipurush's dialogues.

Trouble mounts for 'Adipurush' in Nepal

Two people were killed and 28 are missing in major flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal, authorities said Sunday.

A worker at a hydropower project under construction on the Hewa River in Sankhuwasabha district was found dead, while 17 other staff were missing on Saturday evening, according to a local official.

In neighbouring Taplejung district another person died and three members of the same family were untraceable after houses were swept away in a landslide.

"Two bodies have been recovered, but 28 people are missing," said Rishi Ram Kandel, a spokesperson for Nepali police.&nbsp;

"We have intensified the search and rescue operation."

Roads and bridges have been damaged, making it difficult for rescuers to access affected areas, said Mohanmani Ghimire, assistant chief district officer in Sankhuwasabha.

"Machinery and equipment for the hydropower project have been swept away," he added.

"There are also reports of houses being damaged."

Forecasters in Nepal warned that the rain would continue for days and issued alerts over river water levels.

Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across the South Asian country, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years.

Experts say climate change and greater road construction could be triggering these disasters.

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Two people were killed and 28 are missing in major flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal, authorities said Sunday. A worker at a hydropower project under construction on the Hewa River in Sankhuwasabha district was found dead, while 17 other staff were missing on Saturday evening, according to a local official.

Two people were killed and 28 are missing in major flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal, authorities said Sunday. A worker at a hydropower project under construction on the Hewa River in Sankhuwasabha district was found dead, while 17 other staff were missing on Saturday evening, according to a local official. In neighbouring Taplejung district another person died and three members of the same family were untraceable after houses were swept away in a landslide. "Two bodies have been recovered, but 28 people are missing," said Rishi Ram Kandel, a spokesperson for Nepali police. "We have intensified the search and rescue operation." Roads and bridges have been damaged, making it difficult for rescuers to access affected areas, said Mohanmani Ghimire, assistant chief district officer in Sankhuwasabha. "Machinery and equipment for the hydropower project have been swept away," he added. "There are also reports of houses being damaged." Forecasters in Nepal warned that the rain would continue for days and issued alerts over river water levels. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across the South Asian country, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Experts say climate change and greater road construction could be triggering these disasters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The debate surrounding the film Adipurush has grown more heated. As of June 19th, all Hindi films will no longer be shown in theatres and multiplexes in the Kathmandu metropolitan area.

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At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province.

Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster.

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"So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post.

Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18.&nbsp;

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Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus.

Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac.

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At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province. Citing officials, the Kathmandu Post, reported that 14 people from Patarasi municipality in the district had gone to Chyarkhu to collect Yarshagumba (caterpillar fungus) when the avalanche happened. Of them, three died and the remaining nine sustained minor injuries in the natural disaster. Also read | 12 killed, 31 injured in multi-car crash in Turkiye; victims burnt alive in resulting blaze "So far in the incident a total of three people have died and nine others have got injured. A team of police personnel moved to the incident site," reported the Kathmandu Post. Hundreds of local people have reportedly journeyed to the mountainous region of Mugu district to gather Yarsagumba, despite the fact that the regional authorities have prohibited pickers from accessing the location until May 18. Also read | Millions to be affected as Cyclone Mocha begins build-up over Bay of Bengal, alert sounded Allegedly, the three people who perished in the avalanche had taken informal paths to reach the highlands, locally known as Patan, to collect the caterpillar fungus. Yarsagumba or caterpillar fungus is also known as 'Himalayan viagra' and is used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine to increase energy, decrease fatigue and as an aphrodisiac. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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