Environment

Third Nepal Bird Fair concludes in Lumbini; Nepal lays claim to host 16th Asian Bird Fair

2026-01-29T11:21

The Third Nepal Bird Fair, organised by the Pokhara Bird Society, concluded in Lumbini with a major announcement that Nepal is likely to host the 16th Asian Bird Fair (ABF) in 2027, reinforcing the country’s growing profile in bird conservation and ecotourism.

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Uta Ibrahimi: Kosovo's first Everest summiteer completes 14 eight-thousanders

2026-01-29T13:34

In 2017, Uta Ibrahimi stood atop Mount Everest, becoming the first person from Balkan countries to reach the highest point on Earth.

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From the death zone to the people's house: Mingma Sherpa’s next ascent

2026-02-10T15:16

For Mingma Sherpa, risk has never been unfamiliar. From the icy ridges of Everest to the lethal slopes of K2, he has spent decades navigating the world’s most unforgiving terrain. Now, the legendary mountaineer is preparing for a different kind of ascent, national politics.

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From porter to record-breaker: Mingma David Sherpa eyes political summit

2026-02-11T12:14

When Mingma Gyabu Sherpa stood atop K2 in the dead of winter in January 2021, he became one of the first people in history to conquer the world's second-highest peak in its most unforgiving season. Now, the record-breaking mountaineer is attempting a different kind of ascent, into Nepal's political arena.

Environment

Clean Up Nepal, Karuna Shechen partner on zero-waste school initiative

2026-02-12T14:54

Clean Up Nepal and Karuna Shechen have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on waste management initiatives targeting schools and local governments.

T3 Special

Two Nepali heritage sites win UNESCO Asia-Pacific conservation awards

2026-02-21T16:07

A medieval vihara in Lalitpur and a centuries-old monastery in Mustang have brought Nepal twin honours at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, placing the country among six nations recognised this year.

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TJF/SNF project lifts widows and children of deceased mountain workers in Nepal

2026-02-22T15:13

Widows and children of mountaineers and mountain workers who died while working in the Himalayas are receiving livelihood and educational support under a project run by the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation (SNF) with funding from The Juniper Fund (TJF), USA.

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NMA forms new Advisory Board with industry veterans and conservation leaders

2026-02-24T17:33

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has announced the formation of a new advisory board, bringing together a distinguished group of mountaineering entrepreneurs, conservationists and tourism leaders to guide the organisation.

T3 Special

2026 Nepal elections: What major parties pledge for tourism in their manifestos

2026-02-25T16:55

As Nepal heads to the polls on March 5, tourism, one of the country's most vital economic sectors, has emerged as a prominent theme across party manifestos.

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NMA floats bold plan for dedicated Mountain Adventure University

2026-02-27T15:10

The Nepal Mountaineering Association has proposed setting up a dedicated Mountain Adventure University to train mountaineers, guides, rescue specialists and tourism professionals under one umbrella.