The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has urged the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) to recognise six additional peaks above 8,000 metres in Nepal as separate mountains, arguing that each has its own geographical identity, distinct summit and independent climbing route.
Nepal will take a strong message on climate justice, mountain protection and climate finance to COP31, arguing that countries contributing little to global emissions are bearing some of the world's heaviest climate impacts.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has urged the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) to recognise six additional peaks above 8,000 metres in Nepal as separate mountains, arguing that each has its own geographical identity, distinct summit and independent climbing route.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has urged the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) to recognise six additional peaks above 8,000 metres in Nepal as separate mountains, arguing that each has its own geographical identity, distinct summit and independent climbing route.
A 26-year-old Australian solo trekker who fell from a cliff near Lobuche in the Everest region has been evacuated to Kathmandu for treatment, according to a helicopter service provider.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged tourists to avoid travel to high-hill and Himalayan areas from October 29 to 31 as a weather system is expected to bring heavy rain, snowfall and possible avalanches to several parts of the country.
The Nepal-India Cross Border Tourism Connect 2026 will be held from Kartik 9 to 11 (October 26-28), aiming to expand tourism partnership between the two countries.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety circular warning of potential disruptions to flight operations due to severe cyclonic storm Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall to parts of Nepal from Thursday to Saturday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has begun the process of introducing a satellite-based approach procedure at Pokhara International Airport, which is expected to reduce flight diversions and cancellations during adverse weather and low visibility.
Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.853 billion yen, equivalent to approximately Rs 2.767 billion, to Nepal for a project to improve air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), including rehabilitation of its ageing control tower and modernisation of critical aviation systems.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) on [DATE] called domestic airline officials and representatives for talks after receiving complaints that carriers were raising airfares to take advantage of the approaching festival season.
The Department of Tourism has urged climbers and trekkers to avoid high-altitude areas as heavy rain, snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches are forecast across Nepal from Wednesday to Sunday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety circular warning of potential disruptions to flight operations due to severe cyclonic storm Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall to parts of Nepal from Thursday to Saturday.
The Department of Immigration has stopped issuing trekking permits for restricted areas in Nepal’s high hills and Himalayan regions for October 29-31, as authorities warn of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches linked to an approaching weather system.
The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) has issued a weather alert, warning that a system developing over the Bay of Bengal could bring heavy weather to Nepal on October 29 and 30, with heavy snowfall in the Himalayas above the freezing level.
The Press Council Nepal has begun studying and monitoring interviews conducted with critically ill survivors inside intensive care units, including an earlier interview of Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa broadcast by BBC Nepali.
Nepal’s parliamentary tourism committee has called on the government and industry leaders to move beyond reassurances and implement a concrete strategy to rebuild international trust in the country’s travel sector, following the recent Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods.
Preparations for Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season have moved into a new phase on Mt. Manaslu, with the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN) rope-fixing team opening the climbing route and fixing ropes to approximately 200 metres above Camp I.
A six-member Nepali delegation participated in Soy Connext 2026, the flagship global conference of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), in Chicago, as Nepal strengthens its engagement with U.S. soybean farmers, exporters and suppliers.
U.S. Soybean Export Council successfully conducted a 'Soy for Nutrition & Innovation' workshop in Kathmandu, featuring regional stakeholders and experts.
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.
A fundraising event organised by the Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association has raised more than $100,000 for communities affected by the recent floods in Nepal.
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.
A landslide near Khotro Khola along the Besisahar-Manang road has temporarily blocked traffic, the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) said.
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