Author: Tanjid

Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions on Mount Everest and other peaks over 8,000 meters, marking a major shift in the country’s mountaineering regulations. The amendment, published in the Nepal Gazette on Tuesday, mandates that climbers above this altitude must have a guide assigned for every two climbers. This change aims to enhance safety on these dangerous peaks, including Everest, by ensuring that climbers have necessary support, no matter their experience level. Narayan Prasad Regmi, the director general of Nepal’s Department of Tourism, explained that the decision to make guides mandatory came in response to safety concerns, particularly for those…

In an impressive show of batting, Netherlands Women cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Nepal Women in their latest T20 match. Nepal Women, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted a total of 145/4 in their 20 overs. Puja Mahato played a standout role, scoring 62 runs off 51 balls, supported by Indu Barma’s 39 runs from 37 balls. However, the Netherlands bowlers, led by Iris Zwilling (2 wickets for 25 runs) and Heather Siegers (1 wicket for 14 runs), kept the Nepal Women’s batting in check. In response, the Netherlands Women made quick work of the target,…

On January 5, 2025, a soldier in Chitwan National Park shot and killed a wild elephant. The elephant, known as “makuna,” had been roaming near human settlements, damaging property and causing fear among locals. Park officials said the elephant charged at a patrol team. In self-defense, a soldier fired at the elephant. However, the death of the elephant has raised concerns about whether the situation could have been handled differently. The elephant was a bull with no tusks, known as a “makuna.” It had been seen near the tourist town of Sauraha since 2023. On January 5, park rangers tried…