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Nepal promotes tourism in Japan, says major destinations remain open

22 September 2026

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is promoting Nepal’s tourism products in Japan, with nine Nepali tourism companies joining the board and Nepal Airlines Corporation at Tourism Expo Japan.

Aviation

Yeti Airlines completes 28 years, highlights safety and service growth

22 September 2026

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

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Mt Manaslu expeditions cancelled as weather plays foul

22 September 2026

Over 1,000 climbers, including 493 foreigners, have paused their autumn climbing on Mt Manaslu, citing safety concerns due to adverse weather conditions.

Dhaulagiri climbing paused as heavy snowfall worsens weather
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Dhaulagiri climbing paused as heavy snowfall worsens weather

22 September 2026

Climbing activities on Mt Dhaulagiri have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall and unstable weather conditions, with expedition teams retreating to base camp.


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Aviation

Yeti Airlines completes 28 years, highlights safety and service growth

Yeti Airlines completes 28 years, highlights safety and service growth

22 September 2026

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

Cathay Pacific named among world’s top three airlines, wins two Skytrax awards

Cathay Pacific named among world’s top three airlines, wins two Skytrax awards

21 September 2026

Cathay Pacific has again been named among the world’s top three airlines, while also winning the World’s Best Cabin Crew and World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge awards at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

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.


Environment

Rasuwa disaster prompts regional push to identify other high-risk mountain sites

20 September 2026

The disaster triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Rasuwa has prompted a regional effort to identify other potentially dangerous sites across the Hindu Kush Himalaya and strengthen systems for monitoring and warning communities in time.

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

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.


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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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