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

Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC

Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC

Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Nepal 15 May, 2026

One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway

One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway

An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.

An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1.

Nepal 15 May, 2026

Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors

Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors

Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Nepal 15 May, 2026

Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today

Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today

​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions

​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions

Nepal 15 May, 2026

"If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?"

"If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?"

Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way.

Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way.

Nepal 14 May, 2026

Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held

Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held

Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis.

Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis.

Nepal 14 May, 2026

Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road

Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road

Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction.

Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction.

Nepal 14 May, 2026

No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB

No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB

The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless.

The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless.

Nepal 14 May, 2026

Govt slashes federal ministries to 18

Govt slashes federal ministries to 18

The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency.

The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency.

Nepal 14 May, 2026

66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi

66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi

The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers.

The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers.

Nepal 13 May, 2026

Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083

Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083

The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083.

The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083.

Nepal 13 May, 2026

Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits

Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits

Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced.

Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced.

Nepal 13 May, 2026

Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident

Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident

Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.

Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.

Nepal 12 May, 2026

Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years

Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years

Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.

Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.

Nepal 12 May, 2026