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Everest Marathon set for May 29, 2027

18 September 2026

The Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon is scheduled to return to Nepal’s Everest region on May 29, 2027, with organisers inviting both Nepali and international runners to compete in races ranging from 21 kilometres to 70 kilometres.

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Anseong to host Baudeogi Festival Oct 2–5 in South Korea

18 September 2026

The city of Anseong will host the 2026 Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival from October 2 to 5 at Anseong Matchum Land and along Anseongcheon Stream, with an opening-eve festival scheduled for October 1.

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Mt Manaslu records season's first ascent as summit route opens

17 September 2026

At least nine rope-fixing climbers successfully stood atop Mt Manaslu on Thursday evening, becoming the first team to climb the world's eighth-highest peak in the autumn season, according to the expedition organizer.

Singaporean climber dies near Camp II in season’s second Manaslu death
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Singaporean climber dies near Camp II in season’s second Manaslu death

17 September 2026

A Singaporean climber died while climbing Mount Manaslu this morning, an expedition organiser said.


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US hands over cargo drone to APF for flood relief operations

US hands over cargo drone to APF for flood relief operations

14 September 2026

The United States has handed over a US-made Freefly Alta X Gen2 commercial cargo drone to the Armed Police Force, Nepal, to help deliver essential supplies to remote communities affected by floods.

American drone flies high on Ama Dablam after failed attempt on Everest

American drone flies high on Ama Dablam after failed attempt on Everest

28 July 2026

A US-manufactured drone has successfully completed high-altitude supply flights on Ama Dablam, months after Nepali authorities blocked a similar American drone from operating on Everest amid regulatory concerns and a broader US-China contest over drone technology in the Himalayas.

Nepal govt extends fee waivers at Pokhara, Bhairahawa airports to 2028

Nepal govt extends fee waivers at Pokhara, Bhairahawa airports to 2028

26 July 2026

The Nepal government has extended fee waivers for international flights at Pokhara International Airport (PIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa by two years, to mid-September 2028, in a renewed push to draw foreign carriers to the two long-underutilized airports outside the capital.

Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha appointed Nepal Airlines executive chairman with dual MD charge

Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha appointed Nepal Airlines executive chairman with dual MD charge

15 July 2026

Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha has been appointed as Executive Chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation, with the additional responsibility of Managing Director, as a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday at Singhadurbar decided.


Environment

Nepal seeks urgent Loss and Damage Fund response to Bhote Koshi floods

2 September 2026

Nepal has made an urgent appeal to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage for a rapid and direct response to the catastrophic Bhote Koshi flash floods, saying the disaster has caused losses and disruption beyond the country's immediate response capacity.

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

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.


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Science & Innovation

USSEC holds regional workshop on Soy for Nutrition & Innovation in Kathmandu

22 June 2026

U.S. Soybean Export Council successfully conducted a 'Soy for Nutrition & Innovation' workshop in Kathmandu, featuring regional stakeholders and experts.

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.


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