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Mountaineering bodies press NMA to revive suspended guide training programmes

10 July 2026

Six of Nepal's leading mountaineering organisations have jointly urged the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to restart its Basic Mountaineering Training (BMT) and Advanced Mountaineering Training (AMT) courses, which have remained suspended since 2019, warning that the gap is undermining the pipeline of skilled mountain professionals in the country.

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NMA launches rock-climbing training in Tanahun as part of mountain leader programme

10 July 2026

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has commenced a two-day rock-climbing training at Bimal Nagar in Tanahun district, bringing professional mountain skills development out of Kathmandu and into Gandaki Province as part of its ongoing Professional Mountain Leader Fundamental Skills Training.

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From Api Himal to Kanchenjunga: NMA partners with NTB-UNDP project to train Nepal's next generation of mountain guides

10 July 2026

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sustainable Tourism Project (STP) — a joint initiative of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal — to run a series of specialised mountaineering training programmes across three of Nepal's most iconic Himalayan regions.

Russian climber loses five fingers after being ‘left behind’ near Makalu summit, approaches Nepal’s Court for justice
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Russian climber loses five fingers after being ‘left behind’ near Makalu summit, approaches Nepal’s Court for justice

9 July 2026

Russian climber Konstantin Smirnov, who was reportedly ‘left behind’ by his climbing guide during the descent from the summit point on Mt Makalu, has knocked on the door of Nepal’s court for justice.


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AOAN, Aeronautical Society of Nepal sign MoU to advance aviation safety, training and digital transformation

AOAN, Aeronautical Society of Nepal sign MoU to advance aviation safety, training and digital transformation

15 June 2026

The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) and the Aeronautical Society of Nepal (AeSN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the unified development, safety, and modernisation of Nepal's aviation sector, the two organisations announced.

Pokhara set for daily Dubai flights as NTB eyes boost to Gandaki tourism

Pokhara set for daily Dubai flights as NTB eyes boost to Gandaki tourism

13 June 2026

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has welcomed the announcement of daily direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai by flydubai, set to commence from September 23, 2026, calling it a major breakthrough for international air access to Nepal's tourism capital.

Himalaya Airlines to launch direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights from June 4

Himalaya Airlines to launch direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen flights from June 4

2 June 2026

Himalaya Airlines has announced the commencement of direct scheduled flight services between Kathmandu and Shenzhen, China, starting June 4, 2026.

Nepali tourism associations meet EU Ambassadors, push for air safety list removal and investment

Nepali tourism associations meet EU Ambassadors, push for air safety list removal and investment

27 May 2026

Six major Nepali tourism associations hosted a high-level lunch meeting with European Union ambassadors and heads of mission at The Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu on May 26


Environment

Seventy volunteers pull 55 sacks of waste from Pisang trekking routes in Manang cleanup drive

26 June 2026

Seventy volunteers removed 55 sacks of waste from trekking routes around Pisang in Manang during a one-day cleanup campaign, covering ground from Swargadwari Bridge to Ngoro Danda and from Upper Pisang to the Pisang-Ghyaru Bridge.

ACAP survey finds Blue Sheep thriving in Manang — good news for snow leopards too

26 June 2026

A wildlife survey in the Manang Ngisyang Block has found the Blue Sheep, locally known as Naur, population to be healthy and stable, a result conservationists say reflects sustained habitat protection efforts in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

ACAP cleans up Thorong La trail in three-day campaign

23 June 2026

The Annapurna Conservation Area Project's Unit Conservation Office in Manang has completed a three-day cleanup campaign along one of Nepal's most popular trekking routes, collecting around 75 sacks of waste from the trail between Tanki Manang and Thorong La Pass.

Everest rangers a top priority as SPCC collects 90,000kg waste on Mt Everest this spring

Everest rangers a top priority as SPCC collects 90,000kg waste on Mt Everest this spring

20 June 2026

As the dust settles on the busiest climbing season Mt Everest has ever seen, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) has wrapped up its Spring 2026 cleanup campaign with a staggering 90,329 kg of waste hauled off the world's highest mountain, and a clear signal that Everest rangers will remain at the centre of its strategy going forward.


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Science & Innovation

With American drone on Everest, we are reaching new heights, says Sergio Gor

2 May 2026

Visiting United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Friday officially unveiled the “Ultra X Gen 2” American cargo drone built by Freefly Systems at Everest Base Camp.

T3 EXCLUSIVE: NatGeo’s weather station near Mt Everest summit gathers dust

19 April 2026

The installation of the world’s highest automatic weather station had made headlines globally in 2022, but it turned out to be rubbish in just four years.

World Protein Day: Nepal experts urge public to ignore 'myths' about chicken and eggs

28 February 2026

On the occasion of World Protein Day, health experts and officials in Nepal are calling on the public to ignore persistent myths about the poultry industry and recognize chicken and eggs as safe, affordable, and vital sources of protein.


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