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King Charles, Prince William pay tribute to ex-British soldier Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche

King Charles III and Prince William have paid heartfelt tributes to celebrated Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja after he was killed in a devastating avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, praising his military service, extraordinary climbing achievements and lasting legacy in the world of mountaineering.

The Times of India

Nirmal Purja — star climber, elite British officer & MBE — dead on PoK peak

9 Others Perished In Karakoram Avalanche -- 6 Nepalese, One Each From US, China, Pakistan & Oman

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Mushroom hunters entered a Nepal forest and found a nest built by the only snake known to make one. Officials have now restricted access while conservationists monitor the site

In a routine search for wild mushrooms deep in a community forest in Nepal, extraordinary wildlife has been discovered. Local residents exploring the forest floor near Jhakri Sota in the Ambe Community Forest came across something few people ever get to see: a carefully built nest of a king cobra.…

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in avalanche on PoK peak, says his company

Nirmal “Nims Dai” Purja, the legendary Nepal-born mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in a record six months and six days, has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck his expedition on PoK’s Broad Peak.

The Times of India

Nepal communal tensions: Security tightened in Bihar's Madhubani border district

Security has been heightened along the India-Nepal border in Madhubani district. This action follows recent communal violence that erupted in Nepal's Sunsari province. Authorities imposed curfews and prohibitory orders in affected Nepalese districts. Nepalese officials imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Indian police are conducting surveillance and…

The Economic Times

Famed climber Nirmal Purja, nine others die in Pakistan avalanche

Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other expedition members died following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday.

France 24

Nepal authorities extend curfew to Saptari district bordering India as communal unrest spreads

Nepalese authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Protests erupted over recent communal violence in neighboring Sunsari province. Eight individuals were arrested in Madhesh province for alleged involvement in spreading violence. Tensions persist in several districts after communal clashes claimed three lives. Security measures were intensified, and…

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Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recovered

An avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging mountain. Search operations continue despite adverse weather conditions affecting helicopters. The incident occurred during Pakistan's summer climbing season which poses risks. Authorities are coordinating efforts for the missing mountaineers' safe return.

The Economic Times

Who was Nirmal Purja? Nepali-British mountaineer and Netflix star killed in Broad Peak avalanche

Prince William leads tributes to mountaineer who pushed limits of human endurance

The Independent UK

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja among missing climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak

Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.

Euronews

Pakistani rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche

Rescuers found four bodies after an avalanche struck Broad Peak on Friday. They continue searching for six other climbers despite adverse weather conditions. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after the avalanche hit the mountain. The expedition included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, America, and China. Accidents are…

The Economic Times

Nepal Protests: Why Madhesh region is protesting against PM Balen Shah just months after his rise as a youth icon

Nepal protests in the Madhesh region have intensified after deadly clashes, with PM Balen Shah facing criticism over his delayed response and handling of the crisis.

The Economic Times

Who is Nirmal Purja? Netflix's '14 Peaks' mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks goes missing in PoK after Broad Peak avalanche

Who is Nirmal Purja: Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born British mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days and was featured in the Netflix documentary 14 Peaks, is among ten climbers missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday

The Economic Times

Nepal communal violence: Three killed, curfew widens; PM Balendra Shah appeals for calm

Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for unity, restraint and social harmony after at least three people were killed in communal violence that began in Sunsari district and later spread to neighbouring Madhesh province. The violence prompted authorities to expand curfews and tighten security across several districts.

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The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

The Independent UK

Four bodies found after climber Nirmal Purja and nine others go missing in avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak

Efforts are underway to retrieve the bodies despite the harsh weather

The Times of India

10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja, missing after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Ten international climbers, including renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak. A tracking device shows Purja's location has shifted, offering a small hope for rescuers. Poor weather has so far prevented helicopters from taking off, delaying aerial search-and-rescue operations. Authorities were preparing to deploy…

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Plot Twist: Hero’s Global EV Debut Didn’t Happen Where Anyone Expected

Hero MotoCorp's Vida EV brand has finally entered its first overseas market, and its choice of Nepal over Europe makes more sense than you might think.

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After eight months, the body of Bikram Lama – Sydney’s ‘birdman’ – is finally going home

Exclusive: A funeral director confirms that the remains of the former international student who died while sleeping rough in Hyde Park will be on its way to his family in Nepal in coming days

France 24

Nepal's tiger numbers rise 20 percent to an estimated 429

The number of tigers in Nepal has risen by roughly a fifth over the past four years, wildlife officials say, strengthening the Himalayan nation's reputation for conservation. But as the number of tigers in the wild has risen, the number of tiger attacks on humans has increased with it.

The Economic Times

Curfew extended indefinitely in parts of Nepal bordering India, PM Shah expresses grief over violence

Curfew has been extended indefinitely in Nepal's Sunsari district following communal violence. One person died and several were injured after police fired to disperse clashing groups. Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed grief and pledged justice for the affected families. An investigation has been initiated into the actions of security personnel…

The Economic Times

India's first direct commercial container freight train reaches Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivity

The Indian Railways on Tuesday achieved a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation of the first-ever direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard, Nepal.

The Guardian - US

I’m a refugee who reports on America’s ills. I still believe in its promise

Born in a camp in Nepal, I was welcomed to the United States as a child. Loving this country does not mean ignoring its contradictions

The Economic Times

Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India's Gen Z-led CJP movement differs from youth uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where anti-establishment protests reshaped politics but delivered limited governance reforms and anti-corruption gains.

The Times of India

A pangolin collected in 1836 sat unnoticed in a museum for nearly 190 years until its DNA revealed a new species

A nearly 190-year-old pangolin specimen sitting on a museum shelf in London has helped scientists confirm the existence of a distinct pangolin species living in Nepal and northern India. Researchers used DNA extracted from the historic specimen, originally collected in 1836, to settle a long-standing taxonomic debate over whether the…

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