The sole occupant, Captain Prakash Sedhai, sustained only minor injuries in the incident. He is being flown to Kathmandu in another helicopter, officials said.
Manang Air chopper crashes in Nepal, pilot injured
A helicopter from Nepal’s Manang Air crashed in a mountainous region on Saturday, injuring its pilot, a senior official of the country’s Civil Aviation Authority has said. The chopper 9N ANJ, which …
Nepal committed for bringing reforms in fiscal good governance: Minister Mahat
Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has expressed commitment to bring reforms in fiscal governance and transparency suitable to Nepali soil.
Traumatized Israel attack survivors get home to Nepal
STORY: A plane carrying 254 Nepalis from Israel landed in the capital city Kathmandu before dawn on Friday, nearly a week after attacks by Hamas militants that killed more than 1,300 Israelis, mostly …
What do people in Nepal need to prepare better for disasters?
Two studies, quantitative and qualitative, were conducted to inform this work. The findings have been used to inform the co-design of the National Disaster Risk Communication Strategy and provide …
Purification of Drinking Water: A Critical Concern for Nepal’s Public Health
The purification of drinking water is paramount for safeguarding public health. The Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) of 2022 reveals that a mere 25% of the population employs effective water …
Teachers’ Strike in Nepal: The Turmoil at Tribhuma School
Unrest in Rukum West In a shocking turn of events, teachers at Tribhuma School in Rukum West, Nepal have ceased their duties, demanding the removal of the school’s management committee. This decision …
German Unity Day, 65th anniversary of Nepal-German ties celebrated
Ambassador of Germany, Thomas Prinz, and Mrs Anuza Prinz celebrated the Day of German Unity and 65 years of Diplomatic Relations between Nepal and Germany at the Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu, yesterday …
Nepal makes strides in Global Hunger Index while India grapples with greater hunger challenges
The findings of the 16th edition of the Global Hunger Index for 2023 were unveiled on Thursday. Notably, Nepal and Sri Lanka have shown remarkable improvements among South Asian nations, while the situation in India has raised concerns.
Tremors in Western Nepal: A wake-up call for earthquake preparedness
In the shadows of the towering Himalayas, Nepal grapples with a persistent reminder of its geologically precarious position — the repeated tremors shaking the western parts of the country.