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Nirmal Purja's last moment captured on PoK's Broad Peak. See photo

The video, showing Nirmal Purja and other climbers in that expedition, was posted on Instagram by Pakistan-based tour operator Karakoram Vision.

Updated 1 day ago

Renowned climber Nirmal Purja's body found on Broad Peak after avalanche

The 43-year-old mountaineer's body was found at an altitude of around 5,700 metres.

Updated 1 day ago

All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead

The expedition was led by Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born former British Army soldier widely known as Nims Dai

Updated 2 days ago

Nepal PM condoles death of mountaineer Nirmal Purja

Balndra Shah expressed grief for the 43-year-old mountaineer who died in an avalanche while summitting Broad Peak in Pakistan.

Published 2 days ago

Broad Peak: The 8,051-metre high ‘accessible’ mountain known for avalanche risks

Broad Peak is the 12th-highest mountain in the world, standing at an elevation of 8,051 metres (26,414 feet) above sea level.

Updated 2 days ago

Who was Nirmal Purja, world-famous mountaineer dead after Pakistan avalanche?

File photo of Nepal's climber Nirmal Purja (C) with his team after becoming the firsts to summit Pakistan's K2 mountain in winter, in Islamabad on January 21, 2021.

Updated 2 days ago

Nepal climber missing for over 24 hours after Pak avalanche; 4 bodies found

Rescue operations are on to rescue the remaining missing climbers, including Nirmal Purja (in picture)

Updated 3 days ago

Who is Sarah Mallory Geis? Texas climber among four killed in Pakistan avalanche

Sarah Mallory Geis, 39, was an experienced climber from San Antonio, Texas. She stated on social media that she was closing her Pilates business to devote herself to mountaineering before starting the Broad Peak adventure.

Published 3 days ago

Famed British Mountain Climber Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja became a celebrity after the release of the Netflix documentary '14 Peaks.'

Published 4 days ago

Nirmal Purja missing: Latest update as ‘Nimsdai’ GPS tracker shows 'movement'

Nirmal Purja is among those missing during a mountain climbing expedition, after an avalanche hit.

Published 4 days ago

Bad weather, avalanche disrupts Sach Pass road restoration work

The India meteorological department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted wet weather in Himachal till May 7. While the middle hills and plains are expected to receive light rain, the higher reaches may witness light rain or snowfall during this period. According to the weather office, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from May 2. (PTI File)

Published 94 days ago

BRO’s effort to keep Zoji La open during winter faces avalanche setback

A snow-cutter blower clears snow following multiple avalanches that hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway near Zoji La pass. (PTI)

Published 128 days ago

Seven killed in avalanche at Zoji La; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked

Rescue operations underway after avalanches near Zojila Pass, on Friday.

Updated 128 days ago

5 bodies found after massive avalanche in Ladakh; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked

5 bodies found after massive avalanche in Ladakh; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked

Updated 129 days ago

Chamoli avalanche, Wayanad landslide, other disasters were avoidable: NDMA

According to preliminary assessments, Wayanad’s green cover loss is estimated at up to 62% (1950–2018); tea plantation growth rates are under review.

Updated 158 days ago

Bodies of 9 backcountry skiers recovered days after California avalanche

A search team reached the bodies of eight victims and found one other who had been missing and presumed dead since Tuesday’s avalanche.

Published 163 days ago

California: Controlled explosions used to recover bodies of avalanche casualties

Authorities are investigating the avalanche, including whether criminal negligence played a role in the tragedy, a sheriff's office leading one of several investigations said Friday.

Published 164 days ago

Lake Tahoe avalanche victims identified? Details emerge after 8 skiers dead

Mill Valley Mother Among Eight Killed in Deadly Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Published 165 days ago

Lake Tahoe victims: Wealthy San Francisco mother among eight killed; details

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Updated 165 days ago

Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe's alpine community among the 8 killed in California avalanche

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Published 165 days ago

Blackbird Mountain Guides: Tour company under fire after Lake Tahoe avalanche

How much does Blackbird Mountain Guides charge skiers? Tour company under fire after Lake Tahoe avalanche deaths

Published 166 days ago

Lake Tahoe death toll update: How many skiers are dead and missing in avalanche?

Lake Tahoe death toll update: How many skiers died in deadly avalanche and how many remain missing? Here's the latest

Published 166 days ago

Lake Tahoe avalanche update: How iPhone SOS helped survivors amid tragedy

Lake Tahoe avalanche

Published 166 days ago

Eight skiers found dead, one still missing after avalanche in California

Six members of the group, five women and one man, survived and were rescued near Castle Peak after crews spent hours reaching them.

Published 166 days ago

Lake Tahoe: Scary video captures moment after avalanche hits, trapping skiers

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Updated 166 days ago

Avalanche strikes backcountry slope near Lake Tahoe, 10 skiers missing

10 skiers are missing after an avalanche hit a backcountry slope near Lake Tahoe, California,

Published 167 days ago

Ten skiers missing, six stranded after avalanche in California

The group consisted of four ski guides and 12 clients. At least six survived and remained at the avalanche site awaiting rescue, while the others were unaccounted for, the statement said.

Published 167 days ago

Several injured after avalanche derails train in Swiss Alps

The federal train operator CFF said on its website that train traffic had been "interrupted between Goppenstein and Brig" due to an avalanche.

Published 169 days ago

3 off-piste skiers killed in avalanches in Italy in Winter Olympics regions

The Alpine rescue service said it had no confirmation yet of a potential fourth victim in Trentino Alto Adige, where local media have reported that a man injured in an earlier avalanche died in hospital.

Published 177 days ago

Massive avalanche turns Sonamarg resort whiteout in seconds; caught on camera

In the CCTV video, streets and buildings can be seen engulfed by what appears to be a thick wall of snow within seconds

Updated 188 days ago

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