Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42am on 03 Aug 2026,Monday International
Nepal is mourning legendary mountaineer Nirmal Purja after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak killed all 10 members of his expedition, including 6 Nepali climbers. Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of the global climbing community paid tribute to Purja, who became famous for climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in just over 6 months. His brother Kamal wrote, "Your legacy will live forever," while students at Purja's former school held a candlelight vigil in his memory. Purja is remembered for inspiring Nepali climbers and bringing global recognition to the country's mountaineering community. (PC: BBC)
