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
Five killed in separate road accidents Five killed in separate road accidents At least five people have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, police said. At least five people have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, police said. Nepal 12 May, 2026
Death toll reaches 5 on Everest, Makalu massif Death toll reaches 5 on Everest, Makalu massif The death toll across Nepal's spring climbing season has reached five, with three fatalities recorded on Mt. Everest and one each on Mt. Makalu and Makalu II, as a record number of climbers press toward summit bids on the world's highest peaks. The death toll across Nepal's spring climbing season has reached five, with three fatalities recorded on Mt. Everest and one each on Mt. Makalu and Makalu II, as a record number of climbers press toward summit bids on the world's highest peaks. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp. What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count. The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count. Nepal 11 May, 2026
National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for climate action National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for... A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate. A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to complete three-peak spring sweep Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to... Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season. Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season. Nepal 11 May, 2026
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
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.
