Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to complete three-peak spring sweep 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.
Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking spring 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applications invited for VCs in 8 universities The committee formed to recommend names of vice chancellors in different universities has invited applications today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathmandu Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality' National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”
Business Banking bodies urge no custody for Mega Bank CEO during probe Four banking and financial sector associations have urged authorities not to keep the chief executive officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank, Jyoti Prakash Pandey, in custody while an investigation against him is underway.
Nepal Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions
Kathmandu Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.
Kathmandu WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.
Opinion Hantavirus is not the next pandemic: But still Nepal should pay attention The recent hantavirus alarm aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is a reminder that dangerous infections do not always begin in crowded cities or hospitals.
Business Hotel initiative provides food and medical aid to street dogs in Kathmandu Aloft Kathmandu Thamel has provided nutritional and medical support to more than 500 rescued and street dogs through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Science and Tech Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concludes, Team Nova wins top prize The Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concluded on May 12, with “Team Nova” winning the top prize of Rs 50,000 for its project “Leapnode”.
Business India's restrictions on sugar could add stress during festive season in Nepal India’s recent restriction on sugar exports is unlikely to trigger an immediate shortage in Nepal, but it could add pressure during the festive season when demand peaks, according to Sanket Bhattarai, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Salt Trading Corporation Limited.
Business inDrive retains No. 2 global ride-hailing app rank for fourth year inDrive has retained its position as the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to a report by Sensor Tower.
Opinion Under the same sky: Why humanity would gain more from peace than rivalry There are moments in history when a sentence spoken in an official hall seems to transcend diplomatic protocol and touch something much deeper: our collective fear, the world’s fatigue, and the need to find a wiser path forward.
Business NEPSE falls 10 points; Daily turnover at Rs 3.29 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 10.07 points, or 0.36 percent, on Thursday to close at 2,730.17.
