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Shesh Ghale and Jamuna Gurung retain place among Australia's wealthiest for 18th straight year
25 March 2026Prominent Nepali-origin business leaders Shesh Ghale and Jamuna Gurung have once again featured in Australia's rich list, ranking 150th and 151st respectively — marking 18 consecutive years since the couple first appeared on the ranking in 2009.
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GlobalEverest legend Phurba Tenjing Sherpa honoured with honorary membership by New York Rotary Club
24 March 2026Elite Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been conferred honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in high-altitude climbing and his broader contributions to social inclusion and climate advocacy.
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Travel & LeisureNepal to revamp hotel standards with ‘Green Hospitality’ focus
24 March 2026Nepal is set to introduce updated hotel classification standards with a stronger emphasis on sustainability, as the government moves to align its hospitality sector with evolving global tourism practices.
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Travel & LeisureEverest gateway strengthens safety with local search and rescue training
24 March 2026Efforts to enhance trekker safety in Nepal’s Everest region have gained momentum with a dedicated search and rescue training programme underway in Kharikhola—an important entry point to the Khumbu and Mera trekking routes.
