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Students and staff at Purja's former school lit candles in commemoration of him Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed all 10 members of an expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak, six of whom were Nepalese. Among them was Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims, a British-Nepali climber most known for climbing the world's 14 tallest peaks in just over six months. His death has sent shockwaves through the global mountaineering community and through Nepal, where he is a celebrated figure for giving a spotlight to Nepali climbing guides. Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah was among those who paid tribute, saying his "history of courage, dedication and contribution will always remain inspiring". In a moving tribute on Facebook, Purja's brother Kamal wrote: "I feel as though I have lost my whole world.
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And how they're affecting women Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years 'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir 'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja.
