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Late and weak monsoon raises alarm for Nepal's agricultural economy
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (1236+ words) Delayed monsoon and rising heat strain agriculture, with officials warning of weaker rainfall, lower paddy output and mounting climate risks across the country. A farmer watches his neighbour prepare a paddy field after a five-day wait for rain, as repeated…...
Korea plants a bet on Nepal's rice fields as monsoon arrives
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (463+ words) USD 12m project aims to lift climate-resilient paddy yields in the Terai, deepening Seoul'Kathmandu agricultural ties Jun 19, 2026 | Everest Chronicle As Nepal's monsoon clouds gather over the southern plains, a different kind of downpour has arrived first: concessional finance for rice. The…...
A window onto the high hills
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (666+ words) Jun 19, 2026 | Everest Chronicle The launch, organised by the Dhaulagiri Tourism Development Council and Beni Samaj Kathmandu, was organised at the Nepal Tourism Board Hall, where the copies were unveiled by senior figures including former chief secretary Lokdarshan Regmi and FNCCI…...
Polish climber, agency trade blame over missing Sherpa
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1313+ words) Contrasting accounts highlight drama in Everest "death zone" as Polish climber blames Himalayan Traverse for missing guide; agency cites client distress and denies negligence Jun 15, 2026 | Dewan Rai A Polish climber has accused Himalayan Traverse Adventure of criminal negligence after his…...
Nepal courts Chinese tourists with Everest diplomacy
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (605+ words) Marking the 73rd anniversary of the first ascent of the world's highest peak, Nepal used Everest Day celebrations in China to promote tourism, deepen bilateral ties and court a crucial market. Jun 13, 2026 | Everest Chronicle Nepal used the anniversary of the first…...
Monsoon may bring less rain, not less risk to Nepal
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (682+ words) ICIMOD forecasts below-normal rainfall across much of the country, raising concerns over drought and agriculture, while warning that intense downpours could still trigger deadly floods and landslides. Jun 13, 2026 | Everest Chronicle Nepal is likely to endure a hotter and drier-than-normal monsoon…...
Mountaineers" body calls for high-level probe into disappearance of high-altitude worker and alleged rescue negligence
1+ week, 3+ day ago (686+ words) Everest Summiteers Association alleges negligence and delayed response after 57-year-old Dawa Sherpa was left behind near Camp III during descent Jun 09, 2026 | Everest Chronicle A mountaineers" association has called for an independent investigation into the disappearance of a 57-year-old Sherpa worker…...