Nepal authorities denounce Everest food poisoning reports
Khumbu municipality and tourism bodies say no evidence links guides to contamination allegations, warn reports are damaging reputation amid fake rescue probe
Nepal Police refute food-poisoning claims in fake rescue probe
Investigators find widespread irregularities in helicopter rescues but say poisoning allegations remain unverified and misleading
Nepal tightens mountaineering rules ahead of spring climbing season
New directives mandate stricter permits, staffing transparency and daily briefings to improve safety and oversight.
Nepal introduces stricter environmental controls for Everest season
The measures aim to address long-standing concerns over garbage and human waste at high-altitude camps
Nepal probes $6.4m fake rescue racket, seeks prosecution of 33
Police investigation uncovers years-long scheme involving fake evacuations, inflated bills and collusion across tourism industry.
Icefall Doctors begin work to open route through Khumbu Icefall
New waste rules introduced as authorities seek to curb mounting environmental pressure on the world’s highest peak