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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.
Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation has raided the home of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and the homes of several people linked to him, according to sources.
Nepali mountaineer and outdoor educator Jagan Nath Timilsina has received the 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award for his work as an instructor and role model in outdoor education.
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’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.
Internet service providers across Nepal will stop offering existing low-cost and low-speed internet packages from October 5 after ISPAN said rising operating expenses have made such packages difficult to sustain. The change could mean higher costs for customers using discounted plans, although its impact on existing subscribers will depend on individual providers and renewal dates.
HORAA Esports completed an impressive double by winning both the PUBG Mobile and Free Fire titles at the Esports Festival held in Kathmandu from October 2–4, 2026. The two championships add to a strong year for the Nepali esports organization, which has continued to make its presence felt in major domestic and international competitions.
Nepal is quickly changing the way people pay, with QR codes becoming a familiar part of everyday life, from tea shops to larger businesses. Digital payments are growing rapidly, while cash remains important for many people. As Nepal moves toward a more connected financial system, the bigger challenge will be making digital payments safe, simple, and accessible to everyone.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has arrived in Washington, DC, where he is scheduled to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to discuss Nepal’s economic cooperation, reconstruction and reforms.
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.
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police is preparing to make fire extinguishers mandatory in public passenger vehicles as part of stricter safety and route permit inspections.
Nepal recorded 88,248 international tourist arrivals in September 2026, a 12.1% increase from the same month last year, with India remaining the largest source market and Chinese arrivals surging by 114.1%. However, arrivals from Europe, the Americas and Oceania declined, highlighting uneven growth across Nepal’s major tourism markets.
Chaudhary Group has introduced three Nothing and CMF audio products in Nepal, offering noise cancellation, audio capture features and an open-ear design. Launch prices start at Rs 8,599.
Himalaya Airlines launched direct flights between Kathmandu and Hangzhou, China, on September 30, 2026, with two weekly services aimed at strengthening tourism, trade, and travel between the two countries. The inaugural return flight brought 154 Chinese tourists to Nepal, while the airline plans to expand its services based on passenger demand.
Nepal is set to miss the 2026 SAFF Men’s Championship after its FIFA suspension remained unresolved by the September 30 deadline set by SAFF.
The Government of Nepal has approved several key decisions from the Cabinet meeting, including accepting USD 20.7 million in US government health assistance, allowing national forest land use for major infrastructure and security projects, and forwarding three important amendment bills to the Federal Parliament. The meeting also approved senior civil service promotions and announced plans to strengthen sports infrastructure and restart domestic leagues.
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.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government has completed six months in office, after beginning its term with a 100-point governance reform agenda covering administration, corruption control, public services, laws and the economy. At its first 100-day review, the government claimed 87.2% overall progress and said 70 of the 100 agenda items had been implemented, but six months into the term, several promised legal and institutional reforms remain unfinished.
Nepali film ‘Pension Patta,’ directed by Maotse Gurung and starring Dayahang Rai and Gaumaya Gurung, has crossed Rs 7 crore in reported gross collection, with producers saying more than 244,000 people had watched the film through Sunday. The film, released nationwide on September 11, has found particularly strong support in Pokhara and other communities closely connected with the Lahure tradition.
Nepal has posted several strong results in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, ranking 4th globally for Price Competitiveness, 6th for Travel & Tourism Policy and Enabling Conditions, and 9th among the world’s fastest-improving economies.
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.
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.
Newly appointed Nepal Electricity Authority Executive Director Dirghayukumar Shrestha has pledged uninterrupted electricity supply this winter while prioritizing the recovery of hydropower projects damaged by the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli floods.
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.
Nepal’s proposed Waste Management Bill, 2083 seeks tougher rules for public waste disposal, including fines that can reach Rs 15,000 for repeated improper disposal of waste and Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for damaging or removing public dustbins. It also proposes requiring local governments to install covered public bins that separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable and hazardous waste.
The UK government has pledged technical and financial support to reconstruct and restore the flood-damaged Galchhi–Rasuwagadhi road, including assistance for Bailey bridge construction.
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.
Grade 10 student Swarnima Kandel from Belauri, Kanchanpur, is heading to New York as a UNICEF Nepal youth advocate to participate in programs connected with the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She is expected to join international youth discussions and side events, sharing perspectives on child rights, youth wellbeing and girls’ empowerment.
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.
Ukraine Launches More Than 1,000 Drones At Russia In Overnight Attack As Moscow Reports Its Largest Ever Drone Assault, With Two People Killed, 20 Wounded And Oil Refinery Damaged
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.
Six bodies have been recovered from the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa during an ongoing search for people who went missing in the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods. Rescue teams have also spotted what appear to be additional bodies buried under mud inside the tunnel.
The Nepal government has officially declared the Ram-Janaki Temple area in Janakpurdham a Protected Monument Zone, setting defined boundaries around the historic religious area and bringing development inside the zone under stricter heritage-protection rules. The decision is also an important step in Nepal’s long-running effort to strengthen the case for Janaki Temple’s future inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Two 16-year-old girls from Bardiya were rescued in Banke after authorities received information that they were allegedly being taken to India with promises of employment. Two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the operation.
