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Ancestors in the forest
A Gurung community in Lamjung has used traditional practices to thrive for generations. Thanks to local politics this is now under threat.

The giving trees
Nepal’s thriving community forests have provided for rural communities for decades. Now, thanks to a new law, they are giving poor families a means to make a living.

Climbing for Peace: Ukraine’s only Everest climber heads for the summit, hoping to end the war.
Samoilova, who runs a restaurant with her partner in the capital Kiev, described her summit bid as a last minute decision taken to boost the morale of her fellow Ukrainians.

Everest 2022: Nearly 300 climbers acquire permits to climb Mount Everest
Last year, Nepal issued a total of 740 climbing permits for 16 mountains, including six 8000-meter mountains.

Everest Climbers to Head For the Summit Early
Despite fewer climbers than last year, the Everest season is in full swing with numerous expeditions hoping to reach the summit before a storm hits.

Missing Tara Air plane found crashed in Mustang
Two Germons, four Indians and 16 Nepalis were travelling on plane.