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May 20, 2026
Everest economy shift: Sherpas move from muscle to mass market, edge out Western firms

Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.

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May 20, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Indian Assistant High Commission official found dead inside Chattogram mission premises in Bangladesh: Report

An assistant protocol officer at the Indian High Commission in Chattogram, Narendra, 38, was found dead inside the mission premises on Tuesday. Police suspect he may have suffered a cardiac arrest while going to the bathroom during the night. The body has been sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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