Editorial
A call for urgent reforms to prevent future aviation tragedies
A call for urgent reforms to prevent future aviation tragedi...
In yet another tragedy involving the Nepali aviation sector, an aircraft belonging to Saurya Airlines—a private sector airline company—bound for Pokhara met with a tragic accident at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Jul 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Crashed Saurya Airlines aircraft served for 21 years
Crashed Saurya Airlines aircraft served for 21 years
KATHMANDU, July 24: The Saurya Airlines aircraft that crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday had been in service for 21 years and 4 months. The Bombardier CRJ 200 series aircraft, built in Montreal, Canada, had a varied ownership history.
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Saurya Airlines crash victims entitled to $20,000 insurance payout each
Saurya Airlines crash victims entitled to $20,000 insurance...
KATHMANDU, July 24: The Saurya Airlines aircraft that crashed while en route to Pokhara for a regular C-Check crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) seconds after its takeoff. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ 200, was insured by Prabhu Insurance for Rs 300 million.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Around Rs 40 million collected in a year from monetary offerings to Pathibhara Temple
Around Rs 40 million collected in a year from monetary offer...
TAPLEJUNG, July 24: Around Rs 40 million has been collected from monetary offerings at the temple of Hindu goddess Pathibhara in Taplejung.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Butwal-Palpa road to be closed at night starting today
Butwal-Palpa road to be closed at night starting today
BUTWAL, July 24: The local administration has announced a ban on vehicular movement during night on the Butwal-Palpa road section of the Siddhartha Highway starting today.
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Egypt to support Nepal in its smooth LDC graduation
Egypt to support Nepal in its smooth LDC graduation
KATHMANDU, July 24: Ambassador of Nepal to Egypt, Noha Elgebaly, said Egypt would extend all possible support to Nepal in attaining its goal of graduating to a developing country by November 2026.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt forms a five-member probe commission to investigate Saurya Airlines plane crash
Govt forms a five-member probe commission to investigate Sau...
KATHMANDU, July 24:The government has formed a five member commission to investigate the causes behind the accident of Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft that took place on Wednesday morning.
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE sheds 27.32 points; daily turnover rises to Rs 16.20 billion
NEPSE sheds 27.32 points; daily turnover rises to Rs 16.20 b...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined by 27.32 points to close at 2,536.11 points.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Bhanu road not completed even in 33 years
Bhanu road not completed even in 33 years
TANAHUN, July 24: The Bhanu road, named after Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, has not been completed even after 33 years of starting the construction.
Jul 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Cosmic Electrical completes five major projects, enhancing power infrastructure in Nepal
Cosmic Electrical completes five major projects, enhancing p...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Cosmic Electrical Limited, a leading force in the energy sector, has announced the successful completion of five major projects that significantly enhance Nepal’s power infrastructure.
Jul 24, 2024