Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai. The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai. Nepal 26 May, 2026
Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). Nepal 25 May, 2026
Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in under a year Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in... Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history. Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market ​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. ​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. Nepal 25 May, 2026
India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu. Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu. Nepal 25 May, 2026
Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 24 May, 2026
British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in... British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance. British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection,... Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure. Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Gurkha soldier to represent UK Armed Forces at NATO Chess Championship Gurkha soldier to represent UK Armed Forces at NATO Chess Championship Warrant Officer 2 Ngadi Sherpa of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment has been selected to represent the UK Armed Forces at the NATO Chess Championship to be held in Jūrmala, Latvia, from October 11 to 17. Warrant Officer 2 Ngadi Sherpa of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment has been selected to represent the UK Armed Forces at the NATO Chess Championship to be held in Jūrmala, Latvia, from October 11 to 17. Nepal 23 May, 2026
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 22 May, 2026
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 22 May, 2026
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 21 May, 2026
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 21 May, 2026
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 21 May, 2026
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 21 May, 2026
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 20 May, 2026
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
Nepal Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
Nepal APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
Environment Scorching heat grips Tarai as rain, thunderstorms likely in hills Sweltering heat is expected to continue across the Tarai today, while several hilly and Himalayan districts are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Opinion Diplomacy is not surrender: Balen's border remarks are strategic Few issues evoke stronger emotions in Nepal than questions of sovereignty and territory.
Nepal Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 52-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
Environment HCC summit endorses landmark action plan to save mountain environment The Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Summit has adopted a Namche Action Plan 2026–2030 to save the mountain environment by addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis.
Kathmandu Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.
Kathmandu JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.
Kathmandu UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.
