Everest Survival: Nepali mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, says he stayed alive by “chewing ice” after oxygen ran out and he was left stranded near Everest’s “death zone,” recovering in Kathmandu after a dramatic rescue. Weather Watch: A western low-pressure trough and local winds are bringing light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in parts of Koshi, Lumbini and Karnali, while heatwave conditions may intensify in the southern plains. Environment & Resilience: Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary urged climate-resilient, nature-friendly development on World Environment Day. Education Shift: Government school enrolment keeps falling as private schools gain ground, with 2025/26 showing 62.2% in public vs 37.8% in private. Power Disruption: NEA warns of up to four hours of electricity cuts in nearly 100 Kathmandu Valley locations on Saturday. Public Safety & Crime: A man was arrested in Balaju for allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute. Health: TB deaths remain high—53 per 100,000—while a “TB-free Nepal” push will expand AI X-ray screening to more local levels. Nepal-India Ties: India handed over 7,000 helmets to Nepal Police in Birgunj; Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met BJP leaders in New Delhi. Road Safety Law: A long-stalled road safety act has been stuck for eight years despite rising accident deaths. Culture & Literature: Kathmandu Kalinga Literature Festival begins, while Everest Day was marked at Nepal’s Islamabad embassy.