From Special Forces to legend: Tragic final ascent of Nirmal Purja, Broad Peak "was never the plan"

Aug 01, 2026

In his July 27 post on X, Purja noted, "Opportunities don't scream: they whisper to those already working in silence." However, climbing the Broad...

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja passes away after Broad Peak avalanche: Nimsdai Foundation

Aug 01, 2026

Famed Nepalese-origin mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak, Nimsdai Foundation announced on Saturday.

Rescuers retrieve bodies of four climbers to Camp-I of Broad Peak, including British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja

Aug 02, 2026

Rescuers on Sunday retrieved the body of famed British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja alongside other three climbers to Camp-I of the Broad Peak officials announced.

"Courage that challenges human limits": Nepal PM Balendra Shah pays tribute to Nirmal Purja, expedition team after Broad Peak avalanche

Aug 01, 2026

Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday expressed profound grief and paid emotional tributes to renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja ("Nims Dai") and members...

World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak

Jul 31, 2026

Renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine others are feared missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in Pakistan. The 10-member international team lost communication...

Broad Peak Avalanche: Four bodies recovered; identification awaited after group including top mountaineer Nirmal Purja goes missing

Jul 31, 2026

Four bodies have been recovered by ground teams following an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, but their identities are yet to...