Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of the south side

Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of...

As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall.

As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall.

Nepal 01 Jun, 2026

Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue

Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India.

Nepal 01 Jun, 2026

Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash

Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash

A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot.

A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot.

Nepal 01 Jun, 2026

Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan overwhelmed as four-day holiday triggers tourism surge

Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan overwhelmed as four-day holiday triggers tourism surge

Hotels and tourist sites across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan filled to capacity over the past four days as a combination of a four-day public holiday and Indian visitors seeking escape from summer heat drove a sharp spike in domestic and cross-border tourism.

Hotels and tourist sites across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan filled to capacity over the past four days as a combination of a four-day public holiday and Indian visitors seeking escape from summer heat drove a sharp spike in domestic and cross-border tourism.

Nepal 31 May, 2026

Nepal, Thailand tourism businesses hold B2B meet in Bangkok

Nepal, Thailand tourism businesses hold B2B meet in Bangkok

Nepal's Embassy in Bangkok hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting between tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal and Thailand on May 29 at the Amari Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together 18 Nepali tourism companies and over 100 representatives from 63 Thai tourism firms.

Nepal's Embassy in Bangkok hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting between tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal and Thailand on May 29 at the Amari Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together 18 Nepali tourism companies and over 100 representatives from 63 Thai tourism firms.

Nepal 31 May, 2026

Altitude sickness claims 13 lives in Mustang in five months

Altitude sickness claims 13 lives in Mustang in five months

Thirteen people, including nine foreign nationals, have died of high altitude sickness in Mustang as of May 29 this year, police said.

Thirteen people, including nine foreign nationals, have died of high altitude sickness in Mustang as of May 29 this year, police said.

Nepal 31 May, 2026

Two killed, three injured in Achham jeep accident

Two killed, three injured in Achham jeep accident

Two people were killed and three others injured after a jeep met with an accident along the Mid-Hill Highway at Thapamod in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-4 of Achham district last night.

Two people were killed and three others injured after a jeep met with an accident along the Mid-Hill Highway at Thapamod in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-4 of Achham district last night.

Nepal 30 May, 2026

Government makes historic call for ambassadorial posts

Government makes historic call for ambassadorial posts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially invited applications from eligible Nepali citizens for ambassadorial and permanent representative positions yesterday (Thursday), marking a watershed moment in the country’s diplomatic history.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially invited applications from eligible Nepali citizens for ambassadorial and permanent representative positions yesterday (Thursday), marking a watershed moment in the country’s diplomatic history.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures

Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures

The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.

The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants

Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants

The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants.

The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

Govt targets 1,000 km road blacktopping, over 200 bridges in FY 2083/84

Govt targets 1,000 km road blacktopping, over 200 bridges in FY 2083/84

The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads and construct over 200 road bridges in the upcoming fiscal year.

The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads and construct over 200 road bridges in the upcoming fiscal year.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

Republic Day observed nationwide today

Republic Day observed nationwide today

The country is celebrating the 19th Republic Day today with various programmes across the nation.

The country is celebrating the 19th Republic Day today with various programmes across the nation.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026 season closes on historic high

US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026...

American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record.

American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record.

Nepal 29 May, 2026

UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International Peacekeepers Day

UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International...

The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal.

The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk

Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk

Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9.

Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot

Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot

A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas.

A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation

Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation

The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project.

The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook

Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation.

Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover

Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover

Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia.

Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Bakra Eid being observed today

Bakra Eid being observed today

Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion.

Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion.

Nepal 28 May, 2026