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The Himalayan Times 15 September 2023 Tribute to Nembang The sudden demise of Subash Chandra Nembang, a politically committed and a prominent figure in the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), has left behind emptiness in the national political sphere . Over the years, he held key positions such as chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) and the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, leaving behind an unforgettable mark on the national political landscape. With a background in law, he played a crucial role in the constitution-makingprocess , particularly during the promulgation of the 2015 constitution. With his demise, the nation loses not just a leader but a guiding figure who has been instrumental in shaping nation’s democratic process. In his 42-year-long political career, Nembang was known for his politics of consensus, cooperation, and communication. Many were critical of his moderate politics and his ambiguous role in converting Nepal into se

Honey Hunters Honey hunting is an age-old tradition here in Nepal. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skill by hanging themselves from cliffs as high as 300 meters using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs.Such risky traditional way of honey hunting is only practiced in the high mountain cliffs in some of the hilly areas of Nepal.   Honey hunters chasing away bees from their hives using smoke   Honey hunter is about to cut the honey-comb using specially made long stick   He is cutting the large-sized honey-comb     Honey hunter is collecting honey in his bamboo basket hanging from the the top of the cliff.     One can enjoy the spectacular honey hunting views on the steep bee cliffs to experience the tradition and cultural of the local people. Twice a year high in the Himalayan foothills of central Nepal, teams of men gather around cliffs that are home to the world's largest honeybee, Apis laborious. High up in Nepal's mountains, grou