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Elite Exped confirms Nimsdai’s death, no survivors in Broad Peak avalanche
1 August 2026Elite Exped on Saturday confirmed the death of renowned Nepali-born British mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, ending days of uncertainty after a devastating avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan's Karakoram.
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ClimbingPM Shah, Gagan Thapa pay tribute as Broad Peak tragedy claims Nimsdai and nine other climbers
1 August 2026Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa have expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja and nine other climbers in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, as Elite Exped officially confirmed that there were no survivors from its expedition team.
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ClimbingBroad Peak Avalanche: Search and rescue resumes as international teams mobilize
1 August 2026Search and rescue operations on Broad Peak (8,047m) resumed today after being suspended Friday due to severe weather and heavy snowfall, as efforts continue to locate mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja and several other climbers still missing following Thursday's avalanche.
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ClimbingBroad Peak tragedy: Public appeal to Nepal government
1 August 2026We wish to reiterate, in the clearest possible terms, that if Nepal is to achieve sustainable economic growth and long-term prosperity, tourism remains its strongest and most viable foundation.
