गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Angrita Sherpa’s death is irreparable loss in mountain tourism: Tourism Minister Nepal Angrita Sherpa’s death is irreparable loss in mountain tourism: Tourism Minister KathmanduPati September 22, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said the passing away of the world record-holder mountaineer Angrita Sherpa has caused an irreparable loss in the mountain tourism sector of Nepal. Issuing a condolence message today after the demise of Sherpa, Tourism Minister Bhattarai said that the late Sherpa has made an important contribution to Nepal’s identity at the international level. Minister Bhattarai paid a heartfelt tribute to the veteran mountaineer, also known as the ‘Snow Leopard’ and prayed for fortitude to the grief-stricken family. Angrita Sherpa passed away at the age of 72 at 11 am in Jorpati, Kathmandu on Monday. He holds the world record of the highest number of ascents on Mt Everest. Angrita had climbed the world’s highest mountain 10 times without the use of bottled oxygen. As per the decision of the Council of Ministers today, his funeral will be held with a state honour. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Memo handed to PM Oli demanding prompt grant amount to… Six police personnel rescuing pilot from danger awarded Drivers dead as two trucks collide head on NCB and Department of Passports sign MoU on crime control Road accidents in Karnali: 112 killed in a year Airplane accident has caused irreparable loss to nation: Chairman Dahal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around
