Broad Peak avalanche wipes out a generation of Nepali climbing greats
By Kedar Shiwakoti, Hariram Upreti, Dipendra Shakya & Suraj Kunwar The deaths of Nirmal Purja and five other mountain guides on Pakistan’s Broad Peak have dealt a severe blow to Nepal’s high-altitude climbing community, erasing decades of expertise and world-class achievement.
Seven Indian pilgrims killed in Manakamana microbus accident
By Hariram Upreti Seven people injured in the accident have been taken to Anbukhaireni Hospital.
Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai withdraws candidacy from Gorkha-2
By Hariram Upreti Says he will play an advisory role beyond party politics.
Two workers go missing in Trishuli river
By Hariram Upreti The duo swept away near suspension bridge at Kurintar while taking bath.
Nicholous Bhusal arrested from Gorkha
By Hariram Upreti Police say Bhusal was on their watchlist and will be brought to Kathmandu for further investigation.
Manaslu climbing season begins
By Hariram Upreti Young local climber among those to summit; 374 permits issued this autumn.
3 Gorkha youths killed in Gen Z protests, leaving families and dreams shattered
By Hariram Upreti Bereaved kin refuse to collect bodies from hospitals until justice, compensation are assured.
21 injured as bus falls off road in Gorkha
By Hariram Upreti Three seriously injured passengers referred to Kathmandu for further treatment.
Budhigandaki project delay freezes locals’ land and options
By Hariram Upreti Seven years on, project-affected people in Gorkha and Dhading districts have been unable to use, sell or pledge land for loans.
China reopens both border points in Gorkha, locals gear up for trade
By Hariram Upreti While Rui La will remain open for one month, Ngui La will operate for three months.
Sarangi’s ‘Guruaama’
By Hariram Upreti Bhagawati Gandharva has taught eight women how to play this traditional instrument.
Gorkha farmers struggle to protect crops from wildlife
By Hariram Upreti Although there are policies in place to compensate for human and livestock losses, there are no provisions to provide relief for crop damage.
Gupsipakha integrated settlement for quake survivors largely abandoned
By Hariram Upreti Small homes far from farms, lack of space for cattle, extreme cold, and drinking water problems have driven most families back to their old village in Laprak.
Rot Mahotsav begins at Gorkha Durbar
By Hariram Upreti Over 125,000 sacred rots to be offered to Guru Gorakhnath during the 11-day spiritual celebration.
Tourist checkpost reopens in Manaslu after pandemic closure
By Hariram Upreti Jagat checkpoint resumes operations to monitor entry permits, filming permissions and forest product collection in Manaslu Conservation Area.