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18 dead in Nepal plane crash

At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2024

Plane Crash At Kathmandu Airport During Takeoff

A Saurya Airlines plane skidded off the runway at Kathmandu airport during takeoff. Pilot survived with eye injuries. Investigations ongoing.

Top News · Jul 24, 2024

Plane Crashes In Nepal With 19 Aboard, Several Dead

A passenger plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday with the pilot surviving but "many" others aboard dead, police in the Nepali capital told AFP. Nepal has a woeful track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a spate of deadly light plane…

International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024

Political instability returns to Nepal, but its coalition dynamics may work in Delhi’s favour

The last few days have added more episodes to Nepal’s cycle of political instability, with the new alliance government led by Khadka Prasad Oli replacing the Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda-led coalition.

Newslaundry · Jul 18, 2024

Nepal’s new prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu

Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024

63 Missing After Nepal Landslide Sweeps Two Buses Into River

At least 63 people were missing in Nepal on Friday after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept two buses off a highway and into a river, authorities said.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

The long and ‘joyous’ road to revive Nepal’s ancient taboo scripts

A formerly banned Indigenous calligraphy is now being practised ‘joyfully’ in corners of Kathmandu and beyond.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2024

EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog

Nepal's abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Visa denial to Sandeep Lamichhane by USA sparks protests in Nepal ahead of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: In Kathmandu, Nepal, protests have erupted following the denial of a visa to prominent leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who was set to represent Nepal in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Youth in the capital city took to the streets demanding a visa for Lamichhane, urging authorities to allow…

The Times of India · May 30, 2024

From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers

A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024