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Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?

Among the world's poorer countries, Nepal has not invested sufficiently in upgrading or maintaining its planes.

Plane crash at Nepal's Kathmandu airport kills 18; captain lives

Nearly 360 people have died in plane or helicopter crashes in the country since 2000.

Deadly floods engulf parts of South Asia

Studies have shown monsoons are becoming more erratic due to the climate crisis, posing significant risks to critical sectors such as agriculture and water.

No hope of survivors in Nepal bus accident, 55 still missing

Landslides and floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed over 100 people in Nepal since mid-June.

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At least 44 killed in Nepal's worst air crash in nearly five year

The European Union has banned Nepali airlines from its airspace since 2013, citing safety concerns.

15 January 2023

Nepal's aviation body suspends two controllers - near collision

On Friday, an Air India and a Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the warning systems alerted the pilots which averted the disaster.

China firm developing Kadhdhoo airport under probe in Nepal

New York Times reported last month that the project was too expensive and limited Nepal's authority to monitor the airport.

Suspension on Indian, Nepali workers lifted

Two more countries have been added to bring in unskilled workers, but the minister impressed that illegal foreigners will not be allowed.

20 December 2023

Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors

At least 85 people were injured in Rukum West and 55 in Jajarkot, an official in the prime minister's office said.

5 November 2023

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing

Local media showed people wading through waist-deep water or residents using buckets to empty their houses.

Nepal court sentences 'Buddha Boy' to 10 years in jail

Bamjon was arrested at a house on the outskirts of Kathmandu in January.