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Mountain Queen Lhakpa Sherpa's record 11th Everest ascent now official
20 June 2026Lhakpa Sherpa's historic 11th ascent of Mount Everest has now been formally recognized by Guinness World Records, with the official certificate arriving by mail this week.
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EnvironmentBird flu outbreak forces closure of Central Zoo
20 June 2026The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, has been closed to visitors from Friday following the detection of bird flu infections among animals housed within the zoo premises.
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GlobalPassang Nuru Sherpa wins spot in International Book Award final for pandemic memoir
19 June 2026Nepali-American author and community responder Passang Nuru Sherpa has earned another major international literary accolade, with his memoir Behind the Mask winning a spot in final of the 2026 International Book Award in the Non-Fiction Creative category.
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ClimbingHari Budha Magar named Guinness World Records ICON after historic Seven Summits feat
18 June 2026Nepali-British adaptive mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, the first double above-knee amputee to complete the Seven Summits, has been honoured with the prestigious Guinness World Records ICON title.
