Kanchha Sherpa’s final rites performed (With photos)
The final rites of Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, were performed at Chintamani Ghat in Teku.
Sherpa passed away at the age of 92 on Friday.
Minister for Rural Development, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising draped the national flag on Sherpa’s body and a team of Armed Police Force offered a last salute.
Sherpa was 19 years old when he accompanied the historic team led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the top of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, in 1953.
Laxmi Puja today: Kathmandu markets abuzz with flower buyers (With photos)
Laxmi Puja, one of the main days of Tihar—the festival of lights—is being celebrated today.
This evening, devotees will worship Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth.
Flowers, an essential part of the festival, are in high demand.
Markets like New Road, Ason, and Kalimati are crowded with people buying and selling vibrant flowers.
Khandbari-Kimathanka road reopens after 80 days
The Khandbari-Kimathanka road segment along the Koshi Highway has been reopened to traffic after 80 days.
The road had been blocked since August 31 due to landslides in the Samtar and Alphate regions of Bhote Khola Rural Municipality-3.
The North-South Koshi Road Project Office announced that the road has been reopened following extensive repairs and landslide clearance efforts conducted over a prolonged period.
Project Chief Ram Bahadur Gurung noted that the successful reopening of the road was made possible through the collaborative efforts of local residents, construction contractors, and the project office.
"The challenging terrain and persistent rainfall caused delays in the maintenance work," he stated. "After nearly 80 days of relentless effort, we have managed to make the road operational again." He also mentioned that the stone 'soling' and 'graveling' work on the road has been finalized.
Three killed in Kailali tractor accident
Three persons died and nine others were injured when a tractor carrying mourners met with an accident at Dhabeni rivulet in Lamkichuha Municipality, Kailali district today.
The deceased have been identified as Dan Bahadur Saud (64), Harka Saud (34) and Shital Saud (16) of Bardagoria Rural Municipality-4, according to Police Inspector at the Area Police Office, Lamki, Lokendra Bahadur Singh.
The accident took place when the tractor (Sudurpaschim Province 01002 Ta 4951) was heading towards Chisapani from Bardagoria Rural Municipality-5.
Locals and police personnel rescued the injured and sent them to Lamki-based Lal Ratna Hospital for treatment.
Details of the incident are awaited.
