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India, Nepal agree to build hydroelectric power plant

The power plant agreement is among six deals concluded between India and Nepal during the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fifth visit to the Himalayan nation, India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement

The Hindu

Nepal: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Buddhist Centre in Lumbini

The construction of the Centre will be undertaken by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India with the financial support of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Further details on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

PM Modi lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal’s Lumbini

Prime Minister Modi and his Nepalese counterpart PM Deuba will also hold a bilateral meeting in Lumbini

The Hindu

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PM Modi offers prayers at Mayadevi temple in Lumbini

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Lumbini was received by Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Later, he offered prayers at Mayadevi temple. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Morning Digest | PM Modi to launch work on Buddhist centre in Nepal’s Lumbini today; Centre asks States to procure wheat till May 31, and more

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The Hindu

Nepal, Thailand and Buddhism

According to the lunar calendar, Sunday, May 15, was a full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing away of Gautam Buddha. Therefore, it is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world.

Bangkok Post

The importance of Lumbini

Modi’s visit is political and strategic and is an opportune time for India to do much more in the region

The Hindu

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British man claims record for most Everest ascents by non-Nepali

Kenton Cool, 48, was told he would never walk unaided again after injuring both his feet in an accident in 1996

The Guardian - UK

PM Modi to launch work on Buddhist centre in Lumbini

In day-long visit to Lumbini, PM Modi will speak at a Buddha Jayanti event organised by the Nepal government

The Hindu

UP Police, SSB intensify vigil along India-Nepal border ahead of PM Modi's visit to Lumbini

Mr. Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini in Nepal on May 16 on Buddha Purnima at the invitation of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba

The Hindu

Modi, Deuba to continue talks on hydropower, connectivity

The leaders will attend Buddha Purnima celebrations and a foundation stone-laying ceremony for a cultural centre in Lumbini

The Hindu

Tiger Feet: British Wildlife Photographer Plans To Run Everest Marathon In A Tiger Suit

TV presenter and campaigner Chris Packham is helping send off his friend ahead of the 29 May event in Nepal.

Zenger

Nepali woman's 10th Everest climb breaks her own record

A 48-year-old Nepali woman scaled Mount Everest for the 10th time on Thursday, breaking her own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain by a female climber, her hiking company said.

Reuters

PM Modi to visit Lumbini on Buddha Purnima: MEA

Bilateral meeting of PM Modi scheduled with Nepal PM Sherbahadur Deuba in Lumbini.

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Sherpa woman climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record

A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as the most successful female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak Thursday

The Hindu

PM Modi's visit to Lumbini will be significant: Ambassador of Nepal

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Birdwatchers from India, Nepal and Bhutan to count birds in the Himalayas

First edition of the Himalayan Bird Count (HBC) to be held on May 14

WEKU

Nepali climber scales Everest for the 26th time, breaking his own world record, again

Kami Rita Sherpa has set and broke his own world record for the most successful Mount Everest ascents multiple times in recent years. He's now summited Everest for the 26th time.

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Reuters

Russian climber dies at camp on Mount Everest, Nepali official says

Russian climber Pavel Kostrikin died at Camp I of Mount Everest, the first reported death of a foreigner on the world's highest peak in the current climbing season that began in March, a Nepali official said on Sunday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Climber Dies at Camp on Mount Everest

The Independent UK

Sherpa guide breaks own record scaling Everest for 26th time

An experienced Nepalese Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for the 26th time breaking his own record for the most climbs of the world’s highest peak

Reuters

Nepali scales Mt Everest for record 26th time - official

A Nepali sherpa scaled Mount Everest for a record 26th time, beating his own previous record set last year, a government official said on Sunday.

Newslaundry

TV Newsance 170: Rahul ki Pawry, Modi in Europe, and why WION wants you to pay for news

Rahul Gandhi found an unlikely ally in Arnab Goswami this week. The Republic TV anchor stood up for the Congress leader’s #RightToParty. Rahul’s pub video from Nepal was discussed and debated threadbare in most primetime debates. Comparisons were made to Modi’s hard work in Europe, and anchors used the incident…

The Hindu

Indian climber dies during summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga

This is the third fatal incident reported on the Nepal Himalayas during the current climbing season which started in March.

Reuters

Indian climber dies in Nepal-hiking official

An Indian climber died during a summit push on Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, a hiking official said on Saturday.

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