Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking spring Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking... The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season claimed its second life on Sunday when Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma, a veteran climber and Youtuber from Solu Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu district, died in the Khumbu Icefall while ascending from Base Camp toward the high camps. The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season claimed its second life on Sunday when Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma, a veteran climber and Youtuber from Solu Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu district, died in the Khumbu Icefall while ascending from Base Camp toward the high camps. Nepal 10 May, 2026
Over 5,100 suggestions submitted to PMO's public portal for budget, policy inputs Over 5,100 suggestions submitted to PMO's public portal for budget, policy inputs The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ newly launched public suggestion portal has received 5,119 submissions by Sunday morning, reflecting strong public engagement ahead of the government’s policy and programme announcement on Monday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ newly launched public suggestion portal has received 5,119 submissions by Sunday morning, reflecting strong public engagement ahead of the government’s policy and programme announcement on Monday. Nepal 10 May, 2026
Manaslu marks 70 years since first ascent with statue unveilings, honours in Samagaun Manaslu marks 70 years since first ascent with statue unveilings, honours in Samagaun Nepal on Saturday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) with a platinum jubilee ceremony in Samagaun, Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, honouring the legacy of the Japanese-Nepali team that first reached the summit on May 9, 1956. Nepal on Saturday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) with a platinum jubilee ceremony in Samagaun, Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, honouring the legacy of the Japanese-Nepali team that first reached the summit on May 9, 1956. Nepal 10 May, 2026
33 injured in separate bus accidents on East-West Highway 33 injured in separate bus accidents on East-West Highway At least 33 people were injured in two separate bus accidents on the East-West Highway in two days, with one bus overturning in Dhanusha and another in Nawalparasi. At least 33 people were injured in two separate bus accidents on the East-West Highway in two days, with one bus overturning in Dhanusha and another in Nawalparasi. Nepal 10 May, 2026
RSP Secretariat meeting taking place this evening RSP Secretariat meeting taking place this evening A Secretariat meeting of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is scheduled to take place at 6:00 pm today. A Secretariat meeting of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is scheduled to take place at 6:00 pm today. Nepal 10 May, 2026
Everest spring season sees record 492 permits, Rs 1.07bn in royalties Everest spring season sees record 492 permits, Rs 1.07bn in royalties Mount Everest has recorded its highest-ever number of spring climbing permits this season, with the government issuing permits to 492 mountaineers for the world's tallest peak, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism on Friday. Mount Everest has recorded its highest-ever number of spring climbing permits this season, with the government issuing permits to 492 mountaineers for the world's tallest peak, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism on Friday. Nepal 09 May, 2026
World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Humanity' World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Humanity' The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed in different countries across the globe today by organizing several programmes with the slogan 'Unity in Humanity'. The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed in different countries across the globe today by organizing several programmes with the slogan 'Unity in Humanity'. Nepal 08 May, 2026
Applications invited for VCs in 8 universities Applications invited for VCs in 8 universities The committee formed to recommend names of vice chancellors in different universities has invited applications today. The committee formed to recommend names of vice chancellors in different universities has invited applications today. Nepal 08 May, 2026
Justice Manoj Sharma recommended as Chief Justice Justice Manoj Sharma recommended as Chief Justice The Constitutional Council has recommended Supreme Court Justice Dr Manoj Sharma for appointment as the next Chief Justice. The Constitutional Council has recommended Supreme Court Justice Dr Manoj Sharma for appointment as the next Chief Justice. Nepal 08 May, 2026
Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago. The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago. Nepal 08 May, 2026
Two Indian trekkers rescued in Mustang after snowfall Two Indian trekkers rescued in Mustang after snowfall Two Indian trekkers stranded due to heavy snowfall in Mustang have been rescued safely by a joint team of Nepal Army and Nepal Police. Two Indian trekkers stranded due to heavy snowfall in Mustang have been rescued safely by a joint team of Nepal Army and Nepal Police. Nepal 07 May, 2026
DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones. The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones. Nepal 07 May, 2026
American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Earthquake recorded in Dhading Earthquake recorded in Dhading An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. Nepal 07 May, 2026
BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. Nepal 07 May, 2026
CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. Nepal 06 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.
