Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in under a year

Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in...

Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history.

Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market

Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market

​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

Nepal 25 May, 2026

India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu

India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu

Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu.

Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu.

Nepal 25 May, 2026

Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project

Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project

The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.

The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days

Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days

A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone

British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in...

British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.

British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions

Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection,...

Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.

Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim

Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Gurkha soldier to represent UK Armed Forces at NATO Chess Championship

Gurkha soldier to represent UK Armed Forces at NATO Chess Championship

Warrant Officer 2 Ngadi Sherpa of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment has been selected to represent the UK Armed Forces at the NATO Chess Championship to be held in Jūrmala, Latvia, from October 11 to 17.

Warrant Officer 2 Ngadi Sherpa of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment has been selected to represent the UK Armed Forces at the NATO Chess Championship to be held in Jūrmala, Latvia, from October 11 to 17.

Nepal 23 May, 2026

Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col

Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col

Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.

Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.

Nepal 22 May, 2026

US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first

US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first

Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.

Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.

Nepal 22 May, 2026

Nepali climber Tenzing David Sherpa completes triple crown in under five days

Nepali climber Tenzing David Sherpa completes triple crown in under five days

Nepali mountaineer Tenzing David Sherpa has completed the rare Triple Crown achievement, summiting Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Nuptse (7,861m) in under five days in the same season, according to Dawa Steven Sherpa, Managing Director at Asian Trekking Pvt Ltd.

Nepali mountaineer Tenzing David Sherpa has completed the rare Triple Crown achievement, summiting Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Nuptse (7,861m) in under five days in the same season, according to Dawa Steven Sherpa, Managing Director at Asian Trekking Pvt Ltd.

Nepal 21 May, 2026

Honey production drops by 16pc in Chitwan

Honey production drops by 16pc in Chitwan

Honey production in Chitwan has declined by more than 16 percent this year compared to last year, according to the Beekeeping Development Centre, Bhandara.

Honey production in Chitwan has declined by more than 16 percent this year compared to last year, according to the Beekeeping Development Centre, Bhandara.

Nepal 21 May, 2026

Nepal Embassy invites Indian content creators to promote tourism through FAM trip

Nepal Embassy invites Indian content creators to promote tourism through FAM trip

The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has invited applications from Indian social media influencers, vloggers and digital content creators for a familiarisation trip to Nepal, according to a notice issued on May 20, 2026.

The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has invited applications from Indian social media influencers, vloggers and digital content creators for a familiarisation trip to Nepal, according to a notice issued on May 20, 2026.

Nepal 21 May, 2026

Over 270 climbers summit Everest in single day, setting new record

Over 270 climbers summit Everest in single day, setting new record

More than 270 climbers summited Mount Everest (8,848.86m) in a single day, setting a new record for the highest number of successful ascents in one day, the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN) said on Wednesday.

More than 270 climbers summited Mount Everest (8,848.86m) in a single day, setting a new record for the highest number of successful ascents in one day, the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN) said on Wednesday.

Nepal 21 May, 2026

Importance and prestige of local government is huge in republic: President

Importance and prestige of local government is huge in republic: President

President Ramchandra Paudel has remarked that the importance and dignity of local government have become extensive and profound after the country turned into a federal democratic republic.

President Ramchandra Paudel has remarked that the importance and dignity of local government have become extensive and profound after the country turned into a federal democratic republic.

Nepal 20 May, 2026

Climate change impacts in Himalayas intensifying, experts warn at Taplejung forum

Climate change impacts in Himalayas intensifying, experts warn at Taplejung forum

Stakeholders have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Nepal’s Himalayan region to climate change impacts, including erratic rainfall, glacier melt, landslides and declining agricultural productivity, at a climate change forum held in Phungling Municipality.

Stakeholders have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Nepal’s Himalayan region to climate change impacts, including erratic rainfall, glacier melt, landslides and declining agricultural productivity, at a climate change forum held in Phungling Municipality.

Nepal 19 May, 2026

Herbs processing plants in Shuklaphanta buffer zone lying unused amid market collapse

Herbs processing plants in Shuklaphanta buffer zone lying unused amid market collapse

Herbal processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park to support local livelihoods have fallen into disuse due to a lack of sustainable market linkages and declining returns from medicinal plant production.

Herbal processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park to support local livelihoods have fallen into disuse due to a lack of sustainable market linkages and declining returns from medicinal plant production.

Nepal 19 May, 2026

Pa Dawa's 30th Everest summit headlines record-filled day on Nepal's peaks

Pa Dawa's 30th Everest summit headlines record-filled day on Nepal's peaks

Nepal’s spring climbing season witnessed another historic day on Monday as veteran climber Pasang Dawa Sherpa, popularly known as Pa Dawa, summited Mt Everest for the 30th time, becoming only the second climber in history to achieve the feat after Kami Rita Sherpa.

Nepal’s spring climbing season witnessed another historic day on Monday as veteran climber Pasang Dawa Sherpa, popularly known as Pa Dawa, summited Mt Everest for the 30th time, becoming only the second climber in history to achieve the feat after Kami Rita Sherpa.

Nepal 18 May, 2026

Motorcycle crash in Rautahat leaves one dead, two children injured

Motorcycle crash in Rautahat leaves one dead, two children injured

A motorcyclist died and two children were injured in a road accident at Basantapatti Chowk along the Hulaki Highway in Paroha Municipality-6, Rautahat, on Sunday afternoon.

A motorcyclist died and two children were injured in a road accident at Basantapatti Chowk along the Hulaki Highway in Paroha Municipality-6, Rautahat, on Sunday afternoon.

Nepal 18 May, 2026