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Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal

A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.

Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story

Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.

India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions

Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.

Himalayan villagers become astro ambassadors

In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.

China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal

Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.

Nepal Floods: 14 Dead as Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc

Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have killed at least 14 people across Nepal, with neighbouring Indian states also on high alert as rivers overflow.

Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis

A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.

Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis

A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.

Nepal Bans TikTok, Citing Threat to Social Harmony

Nepal's government, led by PM Khadga Prasad Oli, has imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing its negative impact on 'social harmony' and family structures. The move follows regional concerns over the app's content.

Bali Flash Floods Kill 11 in Monsoon Disaster

Tragedy strikes Bali as catastrophic flash floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains kill at least 11 people, including three children, and leave a trail of destruction across the popular tourist island.

Pakistan Floods: Thousands Evacuated in Punjab

Crisis unfolds in Pakistan's Punjab province as devastating monsoon floods force mass evacuations, damage critical infrastructure, and prompt a major government rescue operation.

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