Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification

Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for...

A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday.

A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region

Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region

A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration.

A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way

Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way

Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days.

Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues

Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues

Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi.

Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day

President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed.

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed

President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed

President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions.

President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks

Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers...

Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.

Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.

Nepal 02 May, 2026

Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha

Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha

The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.

The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.

Nepal 02 May, 2026

Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month

Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month

Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.

Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.

Nepal 02 May, 2026

Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators

Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators

Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.

Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.

Nepal 02 May, 2026

Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura

Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura

A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.

A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.

Nepal 02 May, 2026

Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers

Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers

Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.

Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat

Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat

Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.

Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne

Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne

Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues.

Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns

TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns

The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem.

The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20

Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20

The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday.

The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs

FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide

Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide

Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals.

Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals.

Nepal 01 May, 2026

2,634 tourists visit Shuklaphanta National Park in six months

2,634 tourists visit Shuklaphanta National Park in six months

A total of 2,634 tourists visited Shuklaphanta National Park in the first six months of the current fiscal year.

A total of 2,634 tourists visited Shuklaphanta National Park in the first six months of the current fiscal year.

Nepal 30 Apr, 2026

SC issues mandamus to conclude long-pending transitional justice process

SC issues mandamus to conclude long-pending transitional justice process

According to the court, the third amendment to the Act relating to transitional justice mechanisms, 2081 (BS), aligns with international standards, Supreme Court verdicts and existing laws.

According to the court, the third amendment to the Act relating to transitional justice mechanisms, 2081 (BS), aligns with international standards, Supreme Court verdicts and existing laws.

Nepal 30 Apr, 2026