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What happened on Broad Peak? Record-holding Sona Sherpa, the first rescuer, shares recovery details
21 August 2026On July 30, a massive avalanche struck an international expedition team on Broad Peak, killing 10 climbers, including record-holding Nirmal Purja ‘Nimsdai’. The avalanche hit the team members above Camp II while they were heading for Camp III to begin their final summit push on the evening of July 30.
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ClimbingFamilies of fallen mountaineers receive Rs 7.8m in support
21 August 2026Families left without their main breadwinner after mountaineering accidents will receive structured financial support of up to Rs 570,000 a year under a new livelihood programme aimed at helping them regain economic stability.
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ClimbingEverest Summiteers Association all set for silver jubilee celebrations
21 August 2026The Everest Summiteers Association (ESA) is all set to celebrate its silver jubilee in Kathmandu on August 23.
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Travel & LeisureHimalayan Rescue Association to run temporary health camp at Gosainkunda
20 August 2026The Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) has begun preparations for its annual temporary health camp at Gosainkunda to provide medical care and raise awareness about altitude sickness among pilgrims visiting the high-altitude religious site during the Janai Purnima festival.
