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Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach Mount Everest's summit nearly 30 years before Hillary and Tenzing? More than a century later, new DNA evidence and a missing camera continue to fuel one of history's greatest unsolved mountaineering mysteries.
The government has decided to suspend the search and rescue phase following the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods, except for essential operations, and accelerate reconstruction and rehabilitation in affected areas.
Nepal-developed digital platform Firiri has crossed 50,000 users within two months of launching its services. The platform currently brings together ride, delivery, food, grocery, marketplace, hotel, vehicle rental, real estate, employment, entertainment, and learning services, with plans to expand to more cities and areas across Nepal.
Nepal Rastra Bank has opened an international tender for the design, minting, supply and delivery of 400 million Re. 1 circulation coins worth Rs. 40 crore, with eligible bidders required to submit their bids by November 3, 2026.
Australia Changes Student Visa Rules, With Many Current Student Visa Holders Now Required To Leave Australia, Apply From Overseas And Remain Outside Australia Until Their New Subclass 500 Student Visa Is Granted
Nepal’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) gives online shoppers clearer rights when products differ from what sellers advertised. Buyers may return goods that do not match their description and can receive a refund if they do not want a replacement. The law also sets responsibilities for sellers and platforms covering product information, delivery, complaints, returns, and misleading practices.
The Nagdhunga Tunnel has a 40 km/h maximum speed limit and a strict no-overtaking rule. But with no fixed minimum speed, could very slow vehicles be creating queues and encouraging risky overtaking?
Popular Nepali gaming streamer Sanjan Gautam, known as CR7 Horaa, has officially received and unboxed his YouTube Gold Play Button after crossing 1 million subscribers in August 2026.
For nearly eight decades, exchanging new notes during Dashain has been a major Nepali tradition linked with blessings, family gatherings, and the growth of Nepal’s own currency system. This year, Nepal Rastra Bank has changed the approach by moving away from fixed distribution programs and allowing people to exchange new and clean notes through banks and ATMs based on demand.
The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) won the Military TAB team category at PARAS’10 2026 in Catterick, UK, finishing first among more than 115 competing teams. The battalion also recorded a runner-up result in the Free Run team category, while Gurkha personnel delivered strong individual performances at the event. Gurkha Brigade Association
The United Nations General Assembly gives world leaders a platform to discuss global challenges, build cooperation, and bring national concerns to international attention. For Nepal, the UN offers an important space to highlight issues such as climate risks, Himalayan disasters, and the need for regional cooperation. Prime Minister Balendra Shah used the 81st UN General Assembly to bring Nepal’s climate concerns before a global audience.
Loneliness can exist even when we are constantly connected through phones, social media, and crowded communities. Research suggests meaningful relationships depend less on how many people we contact and more on genuine interaction, presence, and a sense of belonging. Regular face to face activities, shared routines, and honest conversations can help turn everyday contact into deeper connections.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly brought together world leaders who used the global platform to address climate change, peace, sovereignty, inequality and international cooperation. From Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s call for climate justice to leaders highlighting conflicts and global reforms, their speeches reflected the major challenges facing the world today.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has become the most viewed speech among world leaders uploaded on the official UN YouTube channel, crossing more than 466,000 views.
Nepali bodybuilder Sagendra Singh has won the gold medal in the men’s 75 kg category at the 58th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship held in Bangkok, Thailand. The victory marks Singh’s second international gold medal of 2026, adding another achievement to Nepal’s growing presence in international bodybuilding competitions.
Rare archival photographs from the 1960s and 1970s reveal how Indra Jatra transformed the streets of Kathmandu with Lakhey dances, Kumari chariot processions, cultural performances and community gatherings. Decades later, many of these traditions continue, connecting today’s generation with Kathmandu Valley’s rich cultural memory.
Kathmandu’s daily traffic jams are creating a hidden economic cost through wasted time, extra fuel use, and reduced productivity. While no single figure shows the city’s total loss, research shows congestion is affecting commuters, businesses, and the wider economy.
Nepal defeated Afghanistan in their opening men’s cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, defending their bowling effort and completing a successful chase of the 103-run target after restricting Afghanistan to 102/7 in 20 overs. The victory marked Nepal’s first T20 International win over Afghanistan in 12 years, bringing back memories of their historic 2014 ICC World T20 victory.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.
Nepal has introduced the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083, proposing free legal assistance for disadvantaged citizens from initial legal advice to court proceedings and implementation of decisions. Presented by Law Minister Sobita Gautam, the bill aims to create a wider legal aid system covering courts, judicial bodies and vulnerable groups.
Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.
Nepal has signed a three-way agreement connecting the Department of Transport Management, Security Printing Centre and Department of Postal Services to streamline driving licence printing and distribution. Licence data generated through EDLVRS will go directly for secure printing, while printed cards can be distributed through provincial offices or delivered through the postal service to addresses selected by applicants.
Nepali boxer Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas by a unanimous 5–0 decision in the men’s 60kg preliminary round at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The victory marked Nepal’s first boxing win at this edition of the Asian Games and kept the country’s hopes alive in the competition.
The driver who died following the Tripureshwor bus fire has been identified by police as Arjun Dong Tamang, after authorities initially identified him as Dawa Lama based on documents reportedly found with him. Police are now investigating allegations that Arjun used driving licenses and other documents issued in different people’s names in previous incidents.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in March. Shah will address the General Debate on September 24, where Nepal will highlight climate justice, climate-related losses and the need for stronger international support for vulnerable countries.
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
Nepal’s government plans to develop a new organized settlement on safer land for families displaced by the recent floods instead of returning them to some of the worst-hit locations. Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal said the proposed settlement would include schools, hospitals and industries, although its location, budget and construction timeline have not yet been announced.
Man Kumar Roka Magar won the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 100K with a new course record, while Ram Maya Budha secured the women’s 50K title in a remarkable double victory for Nepal.
Bhote Koshi Flood Leaves 1,436 People Confirmed De*d And 6,145 Missing As Search Continues In Rasuwa Hydropower Tunnels, While Displaced Families Await Relief, Temporary Housing And Long Term Reconstruction Support
The arrest of the main accused in the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector Laxman Prasad Yadav after 22 months has revived hope among his family members, who had lost faith in receiving justice. Police say the accused was involved in the fatal attack during an anti-smuggling operation near the Nepal-India border.
A small spotted wildcat first examined at a Bolivian sanctuary in 2016 has been formally described as Leopardus tilcayo, the first entirely new living cat species named in more than a century.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
Former Nepal para taekwondo champion Shrijana Ghising, who made history by winning Nepal’s first major international gold in the sport in 2022, is now an Australian citizen and competing for Australia. The 26-year-old has already delivered Australia’s first-ever World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix gold and is now aiming to represent her new country at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
All Nepal Football Association Warns It Will Resume Essential Football Activities From Monday Under FIFA Directives If Government Fails To Act, As More Than Rs 10 Crore Remains Unpaid And Nepal’s SAFF Championship Participation Faces Risk
Nepal has introduced a new digital decision-making system requiring government offices to process files electronically, track progress through QR codes, and take action against officials responsible for unnecessary delays.
The Government of Nepal has registered a new Waste Management Bill in the House of Representatives that proposes mandatory covered dustbins in public places within three months after the law comes into effect. The bill aims to improve waste management by defining the responsibilities of individuals, local governments and other authorities while promoting waste segregation and cleaner public spaces.
Australia has announced new migration reforms that will stop most international students from bringing partners and children while studying. The changes will also tighten backpacker and visitor visa rules as the government moves to reduce temporary migration.
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, giving the 39-year-old one final opportunity to wear the national shirt after announcing his international retirement last month. The match will close a remarkable 21-year senior journey that took Messi from painful final defeats and a brief retirement to becoming Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and one of the defining figures in the country’s football history.
A community in Morpeth, Australia, has raised more than A$5,000 for Nepali chef Rajkumar Bhatt after he lost his mother, brother, sister-in-law and four-year-old nephew in Nepal's devastating floods.
Nepal will host “Sagarmatha to the Sea: A Call to Action for a Climate-Resilient Future” on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the Himalayan region and vulnerable communities. The event will form part of Nepal’s wider international push for climate justice, Loss and Damage support, accessible climate finance and stronger support for climate-resilient development.
