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Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.
Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.
Kathmandu District Administration has ordered hotels and restaurants to allow smoking and hookah only in designated enclosed smoking areas. Surprise inspections and strict legal action await violators.
Nepal has canceled the 17th International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) Conference following a government request. The event was expected to bring 720 delegates from 39 countries to Kathmandu.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.
Nepal Government is preparing to increase the VAT-free electricity consumption limit from 50 to 150 units. The proposal could benefit over 46 lakh households by reducing monthly electricity bills.
Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage
Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.
India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.
Nepal welcomed 71,775 international visitors in July 2026, with tourist arrivals increasing 2.3 percent compared to the same month last year. South Asia contributed the highest share of visitors, while Nepal’s tourism recovery reached 95.8 percent of the pre-pandemic level.
Danfe Airlines is preparing to enter Nepal’s domestic aviation market with ATR 72-600 aircraft after acquiring and rebranding Makalu Air, but final operations still depend on certification and approval.
Lost in Mandala, an original animated feature film by Incessant Rain Studios and NIMB Ace Capital, aims to bring Nepal's stories, culture, and Himalayan heritage to audiences worldwide while showcasing the country's growing creative industry.
Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja MBE was a legendary Nepali mountaineer who redefined high-altitude climbing through record-breaking achievements, including completing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days and leading the first winter ascent of K2. His journey from a Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier to a global mountaineering icon, author and inspiration for millions continues to represent courage, resilience and the belief that nothing is impossible.
Nima Sherpa, a senior Elite Exped guide from Sankhuwasabha, rose from a farming family to become a trusted high altitude climber and completed four 8,000 metre summits in 2026 alone. His climbing journey ended in the July 30 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, where he died alongside Nirmal Purja, Pur Bahadur Gurung and other members of the expedition.
Domestic airline passengers in Nepal could gain stronger compensation rights under a proposed law requiring airlines to pay when delays or cancellations result from the company’s own negligence.
Gyalu Sherpa was a veteran Nepali high altitude guide from Okhaldhunga who built an impressive career climbing Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and several other major peaks, including a remarkable three Kanchenjunga summits in a single season. After more than a decade in professional mountaineering, his journey ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, alongside some of Nepal’s most accomplished climbers.
Nawang Thindu Sherpa was a 29 year old Nepali high altitude guide who had already climbed Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Ama Dablam while also taking part in difficult mountain search and recovery missions. His promising career ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, a disaster that claimed several of Nepal’s accomplished climbers.
Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa leaves behind an extraordinary climbing legacy that includes all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, 15 Everest summits, two K2 ascents and a place among the 10 Nepalis who achieved the historic first winter ascent of K2. His career was equally defined by guiding others through seemingly impossible challenges, including helping two double-leg amputee climbers reach the summits of Everest and Manaslu.
The government and the Hindu religious front have reached an agreement in Janakpur after talks led by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The government will begin work on 12 of the group’s 13 demands, while seeking three months to address the demand to declare Nepal a Hindu nation.
The Nepal Electricity Authority has established a high-level investigation committee to examine complaints surrounding transformer procurement, project implementation and other procurement decisions, with purchases made during the leadership of former Executive Directors Kulman Ghising and Hitendra Dev Shakya set to be reviewed.
Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of veteran high-altitude guide Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), whose career included guiding climbers on 28 expeditions above 8,000 metres and reaching the summits of 12 of the world's 14 highest mountains. Beyond his achievements in the Himalayas, he was remembered as a mentor, community leader and one of the driving forces behind the first recorded ascent of Khumjungar (6,759m) in 2023.
