Asia Nepal The country is tightening imports of cars, gold and cosmetics as its foreign exchange reserves have dwindled, after the government suspended the central bank governor and appointed his deputy as interim chief
Asia Nepal 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
Asia Nepal 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
Asia Nepal 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
Asia Nepal Nepal’s healthcare sector accounts for 4,1% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, a recent WHO report reveals; this is largely due to improper incineration of medical waste, which releases harmful chemicals like dioxins and furans