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Russian climber loses five fingers after being ‘left behind’ near Makalu summit, approaches Nepal’s Court for justice
9 July 2026Russian 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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ClimbingNew Tourism Bill requiring 7,000m Everest prerequisite heads to House committee for final deliberations
8 July 2026The new Tourism Bill, which incorporates many changes to the existing Tourism Act, has been sent to a House Committee for a thorough discussion.
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ClimbingSinger Raju Lama among seven Nepalis who make history with first large-team ascent of Mt Elbrus
6 July 2026Seven Nepali climbers, including renowned singer Raju Lama, have summited Mt Elbrus (5,642m), Europe's highest peak, in what organisers are calling the first time such a large Nepali team has scaled the mountain together in a single push.
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ClimbingFrom Pokhara's first regular int'l flights to digital mountaineering permits: Govt lists 100-day tourism achievements
5 July 2026The government has listed a string of tourism and civil aviation achievements from the first 100 days in office, under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's administration, ranging from the approval of flydubai's regular flight schedule from Pokhara International Airport to the digitisation of mountaineering permit services and the launch of a national health tourism strategy — outlining what it describes as a period of significant policy and operational reform for the sector.
