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Why are Nepal's airlines unsafe? An expert explains
Why are Nepal's airlines unsafe? An expert explains Nepal's aviation industry has improved safety, yet it still falls short
International team in Nepal to assess air crash bills
International team in Nepal to assess air crash bills Singaporean insurance surveyors and Indian lawyers will evaluate the fatal aviation crash's damage and liabilities
Flightradar24 reveals ‘erroneous data’ sent by YT691
Flightradar24 reveals ‘erroneous data’ sent by YT691 Flightradar24 notes that “the flight stopped transmitting position data 7 minutes before the last data...
Mortal remains of some crash victims to be transported to Kathmandu
Mortal remains of some crash victims to be transported to Kathmandu The postmortem examinations of victims from Pokhara are to be conducted in the lake city
Annapurna Circuit records nearly 16k footfall in 2022
Annapurna Circuit records nearly 16k footfall in 2022 ACAP says the number of visitors is climbing steadily from its lowest ebb of 1,976...
'Pokhara ATC cleared runway 30 for landing, but Yeti flight crew asked for runway 12'
'Pokhara ATC cleared runway 30 for landing, but Yeti flight crew asked for runway 12' An airport official says the plane was on final approach to runway 12 moments before...
Despite occasional crashes, ATR 72 remains a popular aircraft
Despite occasional crashes, ATR 72 remains a popular aircraft Yeti Airlines maintains a fleet of five, while Buddha Air boasts eleven ATR 72
Authorities recover 68 bodies from crash site
Authorities recover 68 bodies from crash site Nepal's aviation regulator CAAN says 72 people, including 15 foreign nationals, were on board the...
Five-member government panel to probe Yeti Airlines crash
Five-member government panel to probe Yeti Airlines crash An emergency Cabinet meeting also orders technical audit of all domestic flights
Tarakeshwor Municipality approves Rs440m water project
Tarakeshwor Municipality approves Rs440m water project Mayor Krishna Hari Maharjan says the project will benefit 4,875 people
Yeti Airlines plane crashes in Pokhara, all 72 people on board feared dead
Yeti Airlines plane crashes in Pokhara, all 72 people on board feared dead Sixty-eight passengers, including 15 foreign nationals, and four crew members were on board the ATR...
Nepal Airlines starts weekly Kathmandu-Ilam service
Nepal Airlines starts weekly Kathmandu-Ilam service The Ilam Municipality has established provisions for passengers to buy tickets from City Mart at...
Weight loss surgery trend grows in Nepal
Weight loss surgery trend grows in Nepal Completely unheard of until a few years ago, weight loss surgery becomes common in Nepal...
Power-hungry Nepal misses monsoon-fed rivers
Power-hungry Nepal misses monsoon-fed rivers Hydropower generation drops by half, forcing NEA to look to India for expensive electricity
Sophiya Bhujel showcases Trishul in Miss Universe 2022 
Sophiya Bhujel showcases Trishul in Miss Universe 2022  Bhujel is participating in the Miss Universe 2022 competing against 83 other contestants from across...
DPM Shrestha promises to fix Valley's damaged road soon
DPM Shrestha promises to fix Valley's damaged road soon He also vows to remove haphazardly built structures on the streets within two weeks
DPM Paudel: Nepal on track to shed ‘underdeveloped’ tag by 2026
DPM Paudel: Nepal on track to shed ‘underdeveloped’ tag by 2026 He, however, concedes a funding gap of Rs585 billion that must be filled to meet...
Shaking up the police establishment
Shaking up the police establishment The transfer of 17 DIGs is a sobering reminder of how the government treats high...
Govt rejigs postings of DIGs
Govt rejigs postings of DIGs Following the Home MInistry decision, the Nepal Police headquarters has issued transfer orders to 17...
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