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 8 h ago
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 9 h ago
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 1d ago
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 1d ago
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 1d ago
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 1d ago
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 2d ago
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
Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening. Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion. Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming. Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million people Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million... The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters. The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal 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.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal 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.
