The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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 · Jul 31

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 · Jul 31

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.

The Times of India · Jul 31

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…

Times Life · Jul 31

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 Independent UK · Jul 31

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…

The Times of India · Jul 31

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.

RideApart · Jul 30

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

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.

France 24 · Jul 29