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A new trek route connecting bordering areas in India and China has been identified and upgraded. The Earthbound Expedition Company scouted the new trek route connecting Khunuwa in Kapilvastu district with Rasuwagadhi in Rasuwa district.

The expedition company, organizing a press conference here last Monday, launched the new trek route that links the flatland area of the country with the mountainous region.

Expedition company's President Rajan Simkhadha shared that they researched and found out the new trek route with an objective to introduce Nepal's Terai terrain along with hilly and mountainous terrain. "Conventionally, the trek route paints the picture of the mountainous region. Hence, we have identified a new trek route which encompasses areas from Terai to mountainous areas that enables us to understand religion, culture, traditions and condition of the tourist destinations."

The route includes places like Taulihawa, Kapilvastu, Kudun, Jagadishpur Taal, Butwal, Masayam Hatiya, Tansen, Arya Bhangyang, Keladighat, Ghiring, Rishing, Damauli, Bandipur, Gorkha, Taribesi, Katunje, Melang, Salme, Gonga, Singlapas, Pangsing Pas, Somdang, Chilime and Kerung check point.

The trek route whose first stop is situated at 60 meters above the sea level ends at the last stop at 4,080 meters, it was shared.

Famed American hiker Mike Obester was also part of the team who identified the new trek route who, during the press meet, confessed that there were many places to visit in Nepal which had hugely fascinated him.

The team discovering the new route shared that the newly explored route was 440-km and it took them 17 days to finish the trek on this route.

A 20 to 25 days of package could be made for the new trek. Simkhada believed that the new route could contribute to the rural economy of Nepal for it covers nine districts of 3 provinces of the country.

The logo and title of the third investment summit that Nepal is hosting on April 28 and 29 have been finalized.

The event has been named 'Emerging Nepal Summit- 2024', according to the Summit Secretariat. The second meeting of the Investment Summit Steering Committee decided the title of the event, according to Secretariat joint-secretary and Investment Board Spokesperson Pradyumna Prasad Upadhyay.

The Steering Committee coordinated by the finance minister, the Implementation Committee led by the Chief Secretary, and the Technical Committee headed by the Secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies have been formed in view of hosting the event. The Summit's Secretariat coordinated by the IBN Chief Executive Officer is located at the Office of the Investment Board.

A task force formed to recommend legal amendments for the Summit has proposed amendments to around a dozen acts and regulations. As the pre-event of the Summit, the OIBN last Friday held a workshop on 'Unlocking Nepal's Investment Potential: Collaborative Strategies for Economic Growth,' in Kathmandu.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal on Tuesday organized the Launching Ceremony of Commemorative Logo and Book on Success Stories at Hotel Yak and Yeti after the EPS program.

The commemorative logo to mark the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and Nepal was unveiled by the high-level officials of the Government of Nepal and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal Park Taeyoung.

The logo shall be jointly used by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Government of Nepal for the programs related to Korea.

The logo incorporates “50 Years” to mark the 50^th anniversary with the colors and elements of the flags of both countries - Korea and Nepal. The slogan “Everesting Friendship – Korea-Nepal 50^th Anniversary” is composed of a combination of “Mt. Everest,” representing Nepal, and the word “Everlasting” to promote the eternal friendship and partnership between the two countries, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

Furthermore, the Book includes the success stories of 26 Nepali returnees who have successfully established their businesses in Nepal with the help of the skills learned from the Republic of Korea through various programs such as Employment Permit System (EPS). The book is a collection of success stories of seven Nepali returnees in the manufacturing sector, six in agriculture sector, eight in service sector and five in the education sector. The Embassy firmly believes that this will further inspire and encourage more Nepali Returnees from the Republic of Korea.

The Republic of Korea and Nepal have established cordial relations with steady growth in exchanges of mutual cooperation in multiple areas including economy, infrastructure, development and employment since the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Ambassador Park Taeyoung announced that the Embassy will be organizing various programs in cultural, economic and development areas to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year in 2024. He also expressed that through the mutual cooperation programs, the close ties will be further deepened and the bilateral relation between the two countries will reach a new height, according to the statement.

During the event, Chief Guest, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud appreciated that the two countries have been closely cooperating in various fields, including the economy, employment, education, and people-to-people exchanges since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1974 and there shall be further cooperation between the two countries in the future.

Patan High Court Judge Matrika Marasini died of heart attack on Tuesday. He was 56.

Maraisni was rushed to a hospital after he complained of health problems while he was staying at home this morning.

Doctors, however, pronounced him dead on arrival.

Patan High Court spokesperson Tirtha Bhattarai said that Marasini suffered a heart attack while he was in the home.

He was taken to the National Hospital after the heart attack but doctors pronounced him dead on arrival, Bhattarai said.

According to a source, his last rites will be performed today itself.

A person filed a complaint at the District Police Office, Kailali against Social Development Minister Jhapat Saud of Sudurpaschim saying that the minister threatened to take his life when he asked for the money he lent to him.

Dhan Bahadur Bohara of Bungal Municipality-1 of Bajhang filed a complaint against Minister Saud.

“Minister Saud had taken money from me as loan on different dates saying that he is in grave trouble and when I asked to return that money, he threatened to kill me,” he said.

Bohara filed a complaint on Monday at the District Police Office, Kailali demanding security.

District Police Office, Kailali spokesperson Kuldeep Chand accepted that a complaint has been filed against Minister Saud.

Minister Saud, however, said that he has not done any financial transaction with Bohara.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 118, 600 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 118, 300 per tola on Monday.

Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 118, 050 per tola. It was traded at Rs 117, 750 per tola.

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 15 and is being traded at Rs 1,420 per tola today.

A mountain flight has begun from Nepalgunj to Kailash Mansarovar at the initiative of tourism entrepreneurs' associations.

Although the flight was scheduled to begin last Saturday, thick fog weakened visibility, resulting in a two day delay.

Tourism entrepreneur Keshav Neupane said the mountain flight would help recover declining business and help identify tourism destinations for Indian tourists. "At least one flight for Indian tourists in the season will contribute to boost tourism activities," he believed, adding that the view of the Kailash Mansarovar is an alluring site indeed.

Another tourism entrepreneur Dr Om Mishra, expressing happiness over the successful conduct of mountain flight after a long struggle on Monday. Even Nepalgunj city is being established as a tourist destination, he claimed.

Moreover, Banke chapter Chairman of Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Shreeram Sigdel, shared that the new initiative is also linked to Nepalgunj's future in terms of financial upliftment. He also stressed making effective Nepalgunj-Pokhara air connectivity to boost tourism.

Indian tourists who reached Kailash Mansarovar in a mountain flight from Nepalgung felt happy.

A hotelier in Nepalgunj, Punam Bhusal, said, "It certainly helps augment the tourism industry."

The Kailash Mansarovar, located in Tibet, is a common holy site of Hindu and Buddhist people. It is visited largely by the Hindus from Nepal and India.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the martyrs who fought for nationality, people's rights and livelihood are torchbearers and sources of inspiration.

Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Martyr Day being celebrated across the country today, PM Dahal viewed that time has come to resolve the remaining tasks of revolution the martyrs had waged for the country and people's liberation and change. The Martyr Day is observed as the day to pay tribute to them and enliven their contribution.

"Government has paid utmost attention in honoring and protecting the families of those getting martyrdom at different times of history," he said.

PM Dahal also reminded that the present constitution was made in the background of leadership from various classes, cultures, communities and regions for their identity and rights. Protecting the achievements made so far and devoting to betterment is a true tribute to the martyrs, PM Dahal observed.

He wished the Day inspired all for protection and strengthening of the federal democratic republic. Dahal paid tribute to all those known and unknown martyrs and wished for speedy recovery of those injured in movements.