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

Two APF personnel scale Mt Everest

Two APF personnel scale Mt Everest

Two personnel from the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal successfully summited Mount Everest on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for the force.

Two personnel from the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal successfully summited Mount Everest on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for the force.

Nepal 17 May, 2026

Auditor General flags slow progress in transformational projects

Auditor General flags slow progress in transformational projects

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over the slow progress of government-designated transformational projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and development.

The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over the slow progress of government-designated transformational projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and development.

Nepal 17 May, 2026

169 pilgrims head for Kailash Mansarovar via Humla in four days

169 pilgrims head for Kailash Mansarovar via Humla in four days

A total of 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, have set out for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla over the past four days, marking the start of the season.

A total of 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, have set out for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla over the past four days, marking the start of the season.

Nepal 17 May, 2026

Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day

Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day

Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day.

Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day.

Nepal 17 May, 2026

PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened

PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.

Nepal 17 May, 2026