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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.
Nepali makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Lemi Tamang’s latest career milestone takes her backstage at Paris Fashion Week.
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-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.
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.
Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction
Portugal star Rafael Leão wore Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt during Portugal’s 4–2 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark on October 1, describing the experience as special because Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood. Leão also revealed a personal connection to the number, explaining that his children were born on the seventh day of the month.
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 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.
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.
Butwal has successfully completed its first paragliding test flight, flying from Nuwakot Danda in Palpa and safely landing at Belbas Badelpokhari in Butwal. The project has now passed the test-flight stage, with commercial operations planned after the remaining technical, safety and administrative requirements are completed.
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.
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.
Hidden in the high Himalayas of eastern Nepal, Kenzo (Padamchal) is a rare and extraordinary flowering plant that grows only in cold, high-altitude environments. With its unusual pyramid-like shape, traditional importance, and limited habitat, the flower has become both a natural treasure and a growing symbol of Himalayan conservation and eco-tourism.
Nepali MMA fighter Yuki “The Gurkha” Angdembe will face China’s Buhuogubu “The Yi Eagle” in a bantamweight main-card fight at JCK Fight Night 123 in Lüliang, Shanxi, China, on September 19. Angdembe enters the bout with an 8-3 professional record and two straight wins, as he looks to strengthen his case for bigger opportunities in Asian MMA.
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.
Australian cricket superstar David Warner has joined the Kathmandu Gorkhas for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, becoming the franchise's biggest international signing so far.
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.
One year ago, on September 12, 2025, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, taking charge of an interim government after the Gen Z movement, deadly unrest and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli pushed the country into an extraordinary political crisis. Karki, already known as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and for her strong anti-corruption image, was given the immediate responsibility of restoring stability and taking the country toward a new House of Representatives election within six months.
Nepal’s Yugeen Sharma defeated India’s Khushi Singh at Karma Fight League 9 in Colombo, adding another international victory to a journey that began with boxing at the age of 16 and later expanded into kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The 20-year-old Nepali fighter has already won national boxing gold, competed several times at KFL and has spoken publicly about her bigger dream of eventually reaching the UFC.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Cuts Short Speech And Leaves With Security After Being Booed And Heckled At Curriculum Consultation In Siraha
Apple Original Film Tenzing, which brings the historic first successful ascent of Mount Everest to the screen, is set for a special screening in Kathmandu to support people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing the charity screening, with proceeds set to support the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, connecting a story rooted in Nepal’s mountains with communities now recovering from disaster.
The Trump administration has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary work visa holders to find new employment or a sponsor after losing their jobs in the United States.
Nepali fitness athlete Niral Thapa has added an international silver medal in Thailand to a journey that already includes national-level Sports Physique success, professional fitness certification and leadership in Nepal’s calisthenics community. Representing Nepal at the PCA BKK Naturals 2 competition in Bangkok, Thapa’s latest achievement also strengthens the message he has been promoting: athletes can pursue international recognition while remaining committed to natural fitness.
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokhrel is set to travel to Japan as part of Nepal’s 211-member delegation for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where 135 Nepali athletes will compete across 21 sports. Nepal heads to the continental event with an ambitious goal of reaching a double-digit medal tally and challenging for its first-ever Asian Games gold.
UN Backed Loss And Damage Fund Responds To Nepal’s Emergency Request After Devastating Bhote Koshi Flood, Moves Support Process Forward For Relief, Rehabilitation And Climate Disaster Recovery
AS Roma will carry the World Food Programme logo and “Together for Nepal” message during their Champions League match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on September 10, raising global awareness for communities affected by Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides. Roma’s match-worn shirts will later be auctioned to support WFP’s relief efforts, while fans can also contribute through ShareTheMeal.
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
British travel creator Harry Jackson came to Nepal while riding a small motorcycle from Thailand toward the United Kingdom, but his unexpected arrival during the 2025 Gen Z uprising turned his travel camera into one of the international windows on a defining moment in Nepal’s recent history. A year later, as Nepal struggles with the devastation of the Rasuwa flood, Jackson has again used his international platform to acknowledge the disaster and help keep global attention on a country he once planned to simply pass through.
Nepal registers a new Payment and Settlement Bill to modernize digital payments, strengthen customer protection and allow qualified foreign payment providers to operate under Nepal Rastra Bank rules.
Prime Minister Balen Shah will travel to New York on Asoj 6 to attend and address the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to highlight the impact of climate change following Nepal’s devastating Bhote Koshi floods.
Nepali athletes representing the country at the 20th Asian Games have received VIP access at Tribhuvan International Airport for the first time, as the national karate team departed for Japan.
Tara Tamang says she rebuilt her life from just Rs. 3, raised her twin daughters, and grew a bakery business worth crores. The Devighat flood has now destroyed her home and livelihood, forcing her to start again. More than the financial loss, she says the lack of compassion from the family that once rejected her hurts the most.
Nepali and foreign victims who cannot be recognized after the Bhote Koshi flood may still be identified through photographs, fingerprints, dental information, personal records and DNA. Even when unidentified remains are temporarily buried, documented reference numbers, forensic evidence and recorded burial locations can allow authorities to identify and return them to families later. For foreign victims, formal identification is followed by ID verification, embassy coordination and repatriation so their remains can be returned home.
US And Venezuela Sign 100 Year Oil Deal Giving A US Led Company Rights To Operate 17 Oil Fields Holding About 65 Billion Barrels, With Up To $100 Billion Planned For Investment As The Agreement Faces Political And Economic Questions
A last-minute decision to collect drinking water kept 75-year-old Dataram Devkota of Palungtar, Gorkha, from boarding a bus carrying villagers toward Gosaikunda on August 26. The vehicle was later caught in the devastating flood, turning what initially felt like an unlucky missed journey into an escape Devkota now views as an act of God.
Nepali women’s footballer Sima Rani Ghale has joined Croatian top-division club ŽNK Split, becoming the first Nepali footballer to play in Croatia’s highest women’s league.
Nepal's Roshan Achhami and Yugeen Sharma are set to fight at KFL 9 in Colombo on September 12, with Achhami challenging Sri Lanka's Kavindu Rasanjaya for the KFL World Lightweight Championship. Achhami brings international kickboxing experience and a recent KFL victory, while Sharma returns with previous KFL experience and a 2026 national U-22 boxing gold medal.
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins today with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
