The U.S. government has issued updated travel advisories for Belarus (Level 4: Do Not Travel), Nepal, Gabon, and Cameroon (Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution). These advisories highlight risks including political unrest, crime, and health concerns. Travelers are urged to research conditions, monitor updates, and prioritize safety.
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will visit China next week, marking a significant departure from the usual practice of Nepali prime ministers making their first foreign trip to India. This decision comes amidst reported strain in India-Nepal relations, raising questions about the future dynamics between the two South Asian neighbors.
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have successfully launched a groundbreaking trilateral power transmission project, marking a significant step towards a unified South Asian power grid. This 40 MW power export from Nepal to Bangladesh via India’s grid signifies enhanced regional cooperation and a commitment to sustainable energy development.
Nepal is welcoming a wave of digital payments as Alipay+, a leading mobile payment platform, partners with Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) to enable seamless transactions for travelers from Asia and Europe. This partnership, announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, aims to boost tourism and enhance the country’s global payment connectivity.
Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, outlined the government’s strategic initiatives to address long-standing issues within the country’s airlines sector, including the formation of a committee to resolve problems within Nepal Airlines and the restructuring of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. The ministry also announced new incentives for airlines, bilateral air service agreement revisions, and an investigation into a recent airline crash.
Multiple flights in Nepal, including those operated by IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Vistara, received bomb threats on October 22, 2024. The threats prompted security responses, including the deployment of bomb disposal teams and thorough airport inspections. While no explosives were found, the incidents caused significant disruption to air travel.
Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old Sherpa climber from Nepal, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest person to summit all 14 mountains exceeding 8,000 meters. His remarkable achievement was capped off with the successful ascent of Mount Shishapangma, marking the completion of his incredible journey.
Incessant rainfall over the weekend triggered devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, resulting in nearly two hundred fatalities and numerous missing individuals. The disaster has led to widespread damage, affecting transportation, power supply, and access to essential resources. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing across the affected regions.
Devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains across Nepal have tragically claimed 170 lives, with 42 others still missing. The eastern and central regions of the country have been severely affected, with widespread inundation and flash floods. The disaster has disrupted transportation, damaged infrastructure, and displaced thousands of people.
The Nepal government has ordered the closure of all schools and postponed ongoing examinations for three days due to heavy rains and flooding that have claimed the lives of 66 people in the past 24 hours. The decision was made to ensure the safety of students and staff, particularly those travelling through disaster-affected areas.
