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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.
Dashain is one of Nepal's most important festivals, celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over evil while bringing families together for tika, jamara, and blessings. Its history dates back centuries, with Malla and Shah rulers helping shape its religious, cultural, and royal traditions. Beyond religious beliefs, Dashain reflects Nepal's farming heritage, diverse communities, family reunions, and the joy of returning home.
A new franchise-based competition, the Nepal Football League (NFL), has been announced with plans to begin on February 13, 2027, featuring seven existing city-based clubs and potentially more teams. Led by NFL President Kalyan Gurung, the proposed competition aims to strengthen professional football in Nepal through a longer season and home-and-away matches, subject to stadium availability and necessary approvals.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City launched a bike ambulance service on Friday, October 16, to help emergency responders reach patients in narrow streets and traffic-congested areas where regular ambulances face delays. Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol announced the service as part of the city's efforts to improve access to emergency healthcare, alongside its existing free 102 ambulance service.
Nepal ranked 58th globally with an EF EPI score of 514 in 2025, outperforming other ranked South Asian countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and Bhutan.
Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, an electric sports car developed with SpaceX technology that demonstrated brief flight, mid-air flips, and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in a reported 0.81 seconds. However, with production planned for 2028, no confirmed final selling price, and questions about road legality, the futuristic vehicle remains years away from reaching customers.
US Court Orders DV Lottery 2027 Registration to Open After Months of Delay
The National Sports Council has recalled Gunjan Shah Thakuri from her CAN membership less than a month after her appointment, along with representatives from four other sports associations.
Project Horizon's Porter House in Lobuche, established by the Nimsdai Foundation founded by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, has received a Highly Commended Award in the Community Impact category at the National Charity Today Awards 2026 in the UK. Built at an altitude of around 5,030 metres, the shelter provides mountain porters with a safer place to rest and recover while working along the Everest Base Camp route.
Italian wildlife photographer Federico Veronesi has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 title for The Aftermath, a black-and-white photograph showing a female elephant carrying a dead calf in Namibia. The image, recognized in a competition that received 65,403 entries from 121 countries and territories, has drawn attention to how elephants respond to death.
RSP’s historic 182-seat victory is now facing scrutiny as controversies involving its MPs, ministers and leaders raise questions about candidate screening and party accountability.
A national survey found E. coli contamination in drinking water at the point of use among 60.4% of the household population represented by the water quality indicator. Public health tests also detected fecal contamination in parts of Kathmandu, while 589 KUKL monitoring records reviewed showed satisfactory results. The findings raise concerns about leaking pipelines, household storage, and whether water remains safe from its source to the glass.
Golyan Foundation has honored 86 volunteers for their contribution to relief efforts for Bhotekoshi flood-affected communities through a 25-day humanitarian campaign in Nuwakot.
Nepal has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term, securing 173 votes and tying with Kuwait for the highest vote count in the Asia-Pacific group. This will mark Nepal's third term on the Council, giving the country another opportunity to contribute to global human rights discussions while taking on greater responsibility to uphold human rights standards.
After 200 days, the Balen government’s 100-point agenda shows a mix of completed reforms, ongoing work, and missed deadlines. The key question now is not just how many promises are marked complete, but how much real change citizens have actually seen.
Nepal Telecommunications Authority has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each for violations involving approved tariffs, packages and regulatory directives, while affected customers can seek compensation for losses.
Nepali filmmaker Dr. Kapil Rijal has won the Best Director (Man) award for ‘Gauthali’ in the Autumn Edition of France’s RED Movie Awards 2026.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, scheduled for October 12–18. He is expected to participate in more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on Nepal's economic priorities, development financing and international cooperation.
Nepal’s Department of Labour and Occupational Safety has directed private businesses and schools to ensure workers receive the festival allowance guaranteed under the Labour Act, 2074.
Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto is returning with a new manga titled Naruto: Shadow Rising, marking a major comeback nearly 12 years after the original manga ended in 2014. The franchise has also announced a four-episode anime crossover, Naruto × NINKŪ, bringing Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura together for an unexpected adventure.
As a devastating flood swept through Gorkha on October 11, local resident Sherap Gurung made urgent phone calls and used Facebook Live to warn communities living downstream of the Budhi Gandaki River. His actions formed part of a wider community warning effort that began before official alerts, highlighting the importance of local communication during natural disasters.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged newly graduated police inspectors to carry out their duties with honesty, integrity and accountability, while remaining free from pressure and improper influence.
Tunnel 26: The Curse Beneath the Mountain, a survival-horror film made through a Nepal-Bhutan-India collaboration, follows a dangerous rescue mission inside a mountain tunnel where an unexplained supernatural threat emerges. Featuring Anoop Bikram Shahi, Anna Sharma and Sangay Tsheltrim, the film was originally scheduled for October 9, 2026, but its theatrical release has been postponed, with plans underway for an international launch.
Nepal's Rohit Kumar Paudel reportedly scored 101 runs against Canada in Oman on October 11, 2026, marking his third ODI century and second outside Nepal. His impressive innings helped Nepal post 235 runs and set Canada a target of 236 in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.
Living in Kathmandu is becoming difficult to manage on a Rs 40,000 monthly salary, especially for people paying rent and supporting families. Housing, groceries, transportation, and bills can consume much of a worker's income. While careful budgeting may cover basic needs, saving for the future can remain a challenge.
More young Nepalis are delaying marriage to focus on education, careers, and financial independence. Census data link later marriage to education and wealth, but not everyone has the freedom to choose when to marry.
Around 6,000 People Including Four Former Chief Ministers, Journalists And Protesters Detained Across Delhi As Police Try To Stop Mass Demonstrations Demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Nepal Government Proposes Paying 80% Of Loan Interest For Teachers Buying Vehicles, With Up To Rs. 50 Lakh For Senior Secondary Teachers
Nepal has secured three places in the top 10 of Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 “Rest of Asia” hotel ranking, with The Dwarika’s at No. 2, Shinta Mani Mustang at No. 3 and The Pavilions Himalayas at No. 9.
Australia will provide an additional A$15 million to support Nepal’s relief and early recovery efforts following the devastating floods, adding to the A$11 million previously committed for emergency response.
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.
Eva Giri has been officially introduced as Draupadi in the upcoming Nepali social drama Paanch Pandav, with a newly released character poster revealing a very different look from the image audiences usually associate with her. Directed by Basanta Niraula, the film uses characters and symbolism inspired by the Mahabharata to tell a contemporary Nepali story and is scheduled for a nationwide release on November 6, 2026.
Nepali makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Lemi Tamang’s latest career milestone takes her backstage at Paris Fashion Week.
Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, recognising his extraordinary football career and the values he represented while playing for Argentina. The award was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before his farewell appearance for the national team.
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.
Nepal’s flood risk is not caused by rain alone. Heavy monsoon rainfall, steep mountains, landslides, fast rivers and the flat Terai all work together, allowing floods and debris to travel quickly downstream. Climate change is adding more pressure to an already vulnerable system.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has warned that officials and employees who leak sensitive state information to unauthorized individuals or organizations will face legal action.
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.
Serving hot or oily foods such as samosas and pakodas on newspaper may expose the food to substances from printing ink as well as contamination collected by the paper during handling and distribution. Food safety authorities recommend avoiding newspapers for serving, wrapping or absorbing oil from food and using clean, food-grade materials instead.
