Climber Nirmal Purja and Six Nepalis Die in Pakistan Avalanche; Congress Forms Committee; Passport Act to be Amended
Summary
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and six Nepalis died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The Nepali Congress' non-establishment group formed a large organizing committee under Shashank Koirala. Amendments to Nepal's Passport Act are underway to align with federalism.
Key Points
- Famous Nepali climber Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak along with six other Nepalis.
- A 551-member National Gathering Main Organizing Committee was formed under Dr. Shashank Koirala's leadership by the Nepali Congress' non-establishment group.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to amend the Passport Act, 2076, for issuing diplomatic and special passports in line with federalism.
- Deepmala Dhakal became Miss Nepal World, and tensions in Terai districts led the Home Minister to initiate talks with protesting parties.
