A curfew was imposed in areas of Kathmandu as pro-monarchy protests turned violent, with public and private property vandalized, including political party offices; authorities acted to maintain order amid rising calls to restore monarchy and Hindu state

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  8K Expeditions, a leading Nepal-based mountaineering company, is tasked with fixing summit routes on Mt. Everest and Lhotse this spring; An eight-member Sherpa team, led by Ashok Lama, will install ropes from Camp II to the summits within early May

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  Shepherds in Rukum are preserving centuries-old traditions of sheep herding and wool craftsmanship, vital to their culture and economy: men graze flocks in the highlands, women weave durable goods; modern competition challenges this heritage's survival

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  From next September, climbing Everest will become more expensive: the Nepalese Tourism Department has announced a 36% increase in the price of permits, up to $15.000 during peak season

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