Tashi Gyalzen makes season's triple summits as Vafa sets climbing record Tashi Gyalzen makes season's triple summits as Vafa sets climbing record A Sherpa climber today scaled Mt Everest for the third time in a single season as at least 15 climbers from 8K Expeditions successfully stood atop the world’s highest mountain this morning. A Sherpa climber today scaled Mt Everest for the third time in a single season as at least 15 climbers from 8K Expeditions successfully stood atop the world’s highest mountain this morning. Nepal 12 m ago
Nepal Mountain Academy achieves historic academic summit of Himlung Himal Nepal Mountain Academy achieves historic academic summit of Himlung Himal In a landmark achievement for academic mountaineering in Nepal, students and instructors from Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) successfully summited Himlung Himal (7,126 meters) on May 15 and 16, 2025, marking the first successful ascent of the spring 2025 season. In a landmark achievement for academic mountaineering in Nepal, students and instructors from Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) successfully summited Himlung Himal (7,126 meters) on May 15 and 16, 2025, marking the first successful ascent of the spring 2025 season. Nepal 4 h ago
German doctor honored for decades-long contribution to Nepal's healthcare German doctor honored for decades-long contribution to Nepal's healthcare Dr Arne Drews, a German pulmonologist and long-time friend of Nepal, has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), the highest civilian honor from the German government, in recognition of his 25 years of humanitarian work in Nepal. Dr Arne Drews, a German pulmonologist and long-time friend of Nepal, has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), the highest civilian honor from the German government, in recognition of his 25 years of humanitarian work in Nepal. Nepal 4 h ago
Maoist Centre Chair urges govt to arrange safe settlement for Namkha folks Maoist Centre Chair urges govt to arrange safe settlement for Namkha folks CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has called attention of the government to arrange for the rescue and safe settlement of residents at Tilgaun in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, who are at risk of landslides. CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has called attention of the government to arrange for the rescue and safe settlement of residents at Tilgaun in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, who are at risk of landslides. Nepal 5 h ago
135 climbers summit Mt Everest in a single day 135 climbers summit Mt Everest in a single day A total of 135 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday, marking one of the busiest days of the ongoing spring climbing season, according to the Department of Tourism. A total of 135 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Sunday, marking one of the busiest days of the ongoing spring climbing season, according to the Department of Tourism. Nepal 7 h ago
Abiral Ghimire sets national record with third international kickboxing title Abiral Ghimire sets national record with third international kickboxing title Nepali youth kickboxer Abiral Ghimire, popularly known as the "Himalayan Cheetah," has set a national record by clinching his third international kickboxing title. Nepali youth kickboxer Abiral Ghimire, popularly known as the "Himalayan Cheetah," has set a national record by clinching his third international kickboxing title. Nepal 8 h ago
American deaf couple Scott & Shayna scale Kanchenjunga, complete five 8000ers American deaf couple Scott & Shayna scale Kanchenjunga, complete five 8000ers American couple Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger successfully scaled the world's third-highest mountain this morning, becoming the first deaf couple to complete five peaks above 8,000m. American couple Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger successfully scaled the world's third-highest mountain this morning, becoming the first deaf couple to complete five peaks above 8,000m. Nepal 8 h ago
Chhonzin Angmo becomes first blind woman to scale Everest Chhonzin Angmo becomes first blind woman to scale Everest An Indian visually impaired woman made history this morning by successfully summiting Mt Everest. An Indian visually impaired woman made history this morning by successfully summiting Mt Everest. Nepal 8 h ago
Romanian TV journalist, Indian climber die on Lhotse, death toll reaches 4 Romanian TV journalist, Indian climber die on Lhotse, death toll reaches 4 At least two foreign climbers died while attempting to climb the world’s fourth highest mountain in the Everest region, officials confirmed. At least two foreign climbers died while attempting to climb the world’s fourth highest mountain in the Everest region, officials confirmed. Nepal 8 h ago
7.65 kg gold seized from Rasuwagadhi Checkpoint 7.65 kg gold seized from Rasuwagadhi Checkpoint The current market value of the seized gold is estimated at over Rs 111 million. The current market value of the seized gold is estimated at over Rs 111 million. Nepal 18 h ago
HoR endorses Sahid Dashrath Chand Health Science University Bill HoR endorses Sahid Dashrath Chand Health Science University Bill The House of Representatives is scheduled to reconvene at 11:00 AM on May 19. The House of Representatives is scheduled to reconvene at 11:00 AM on May 19. Nepal 19 h ago
Slash in foreign aid hits child and maternal health sector: Health Minister Paudel Slash in foreign aid hits child and maternal health sector: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that a decline in foreign development aid has hampered Nepal's life-saving programmes for mothers, children, and newborns, urging international donors, including the United Nations, to continue their support. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has said that a decline in foreign development aid has hampered Nepal's life-saving programmes for mothers, children, and newborns, urging international donors, including the United Nations, to continue their support. Nepal 1d ago
Pema Chiiring becomes first IFMGA guide to make most Everest ascents Pema Chiiring becomes first IFMGA guide to make most Everest ascents International mountain guide Pema Chhiring Sherpa today stood atop the world’s highest peak making the most ascents of Mt Everest by an IFMGA guide. International mountain guide Pema Chhiring Sherpa today stood atop the world’s highest peak making the most ascents of Mt Everest by an IFMGA guide. Nepal 1d ago
Chhuldim Ang Dorjee scales Everest for 24th time Chhuldim Ang Dorjee scales Everest for 24th time Nepali American climber Chhuldim Ang Dorjee Sherpa has scaled Mt Everest for the 24th time as at least nine climbers from Himalayan Guides successfully stood atop the world's highest mountain this morning. Nepali American climber Chhuldim Ang Dorjee Sherpa has scaled Mt Everest for the 24th time as at least nine climbers from Himalayan Guides successfully stood atop the world's highest mountain this morning. Nepal 1d ago
Sirbaz Khan becomes first Pakistani climber to scale 14 peaks without O2 Sirbaz Khan becomes first Pakistani climber to scale 14 peaks without O2 Sirbaz Khan has become the first Pakistani to have completed all 14 eight-thousanders without the use of supplementary oxygen. Sirbaz Khan has become the first Pakistani to have completed all 14 eight-thousanders without the use of supplementary oxygen. Nepal 1d ago
India's National Cadet Corps' team scales Mt Everest India's National Cadet Corps' team scales Mt Everest A team from India’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) Boys and Girls Everest Expedition successfully summited Mt Everest (8,848.86 metres) this morning. A team from India’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) Boys and Girls Everest Expedition successfully summited Mt Everest (8,848.86 metres) this morning. Nepal 1d ago
Record-holding Purnima scales Everest 5 times Record-holding Purnima scales Everest 5 times Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha who made history by becoming the first woman to summit Mt. Everest three times in a single season last year, today scaled Mt Everest for the fifth time. Photojournalist Purnima Shrestha who made history by becoming the first woman to summit Mt. Everest three times in a single season last year, today scaled Mt Everest for the fifth time. Nepal 1d ago
Kenton Cool scales Everest for 19th time breaking own record Kenton Cool scales Everest for 19th time breaking own record A renowned British climber scaled the world's highest mountain for the 19th time breaking his own record for the most Mt Everest summits by any foreign climber. A renowned British climber scaled the world's highest mountain for the 19th time breaking his own record for the most Mt Everest summits by any foreign climber. Nepal 1d ago
PM Oli awards Suit Mala CEO Karki Young Entrepreneur Award PM Oli awards Suit Mala CEO Karki Young Entrepreneur Award Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has honoured Raj Karki. Karki was honoured with the Young Entrepreneur Award at a ceremony held in the capital on Saturday. Karki was honoured to represent the tailoring industry in Nepal. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has honoured Raj Karki. Karki was honoured with the Young Entrepreneur Award at a ceremony held in the capital on Saturday. Karki was honoured to represent the tailoring industry in Nepal. Nepal 1d ago
Left unity better with right ideology: PM Oli Left unity better with right ideology: PM Oli Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that it is not possible to bring those who have turned to many directions into leftist unity without right ideology. Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that it is not possible to bring those who have turned to many directions into leftist unity without right ideology. Nepal 2d ago
Nepal Tashi Gyalzen makes season's triple summits as Vafa sets climbing record A Sherpa climber today scaled Mt Everest for the third time in a single season as at least 15 climbers from 8K Expeditions successfully stood atop the world’s highest mountain this morning.
Kathmandu Sagarmatha Sambaad: An inspirational example for the world, says UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Achim Steiner, has lauded Nepal’s ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, calling it an “inspirational example for the world.”
Kathmandu 'The global order is rapidly changing': Former PM Bhattarai In a landmark event for Nepal’s diplomatic engagement, the Ambassadors’ Club and the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) were officially inaugurated in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Nepal Nepal Mountain Academy achieves historic academic summit of Himlung Himal In a landmark achievement for academic mountaineering in Nepal, students and instructors from Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) successfully summited Himlung Himal (7,126 meters) on May 15 and 16, 2025, marking the first successful ascent of the spring 2025 season.
Nepal German doctor honored for decades-long contribution to Nepal's healthcare Dr Arne Drews, a German pulmonologist and long-time friend of Nepal, has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), the highest civilian honor from the German government, in recognition of his 25 years of humanitarian work in Nepal.
Opinion Nepal's path to security amid regional turmoil: Learn from others and stay vigilant As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer, Nepal is at a critical crossroads.
Nepal Maoist Centre Chair urges govt to arrange safe settlement for Namkha folks CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has called attention of the government to arrange for the rescue and safe settlement of residents at Tilgaun in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, who are at risk of landslides.
Kathmandu Summit Air plane makes emergency landing at TIA A Summit Air flight bound for Lukla made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday morning following technical issues.
Environment Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands.
