April 11, 2019 8:10 AM

Nepal sends team to remeasure height of Mount Everest

Nepal has sent a team of experts to remeasure the height of Mount Everest. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli bid adieu to four member team of the Survey Department in Kathmandu yesterday.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Chief Survey Officer Khim Lal Gautam and Survey Officer Rabin Karki will ascend Mount Everest. After reaching the summit they will use a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that will send readings about its height to their two colleagues who will remain at base camp.&nb...

April 11, 2019 8:10 AM

Nepal sends team to remeasure height of Mount Everest

Nepal has sent a team of experts to remeasure the height of Mount Everest. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli bid adieu to four member team of the Survey Department in Kathmandu yesterday.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Chief Survey Officer Khim Lal Gautam and Survey Officer Rabin Karki will ascend Mount Everest. After reaching the summit they will use a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that will send readings about its height to their two colleagues who will remain at base camp.&nb...