Nepal Airlines selling off planes at ‘junkyard price’
Nepal Airlines officials say the grounded planes, two 56-seater MA60 and three 17-seater Y12e, have been more trouble than they are worth.
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World Bank paints grim economic outlook for Nepal
The government targets a six percent economic growth this fiscal after suffering one of the lowest growth rates—at 1.9 percent—last fiscal year.
Fear of food crisis as multiple problems hit Nepal’s paddy production
The lumpy skin disease, which has killed thousands of oxen, low monsoon rainfall and slow pace of paddy transplantation have raised the possibility of a reduced paddy harvest,…
Nepal pins hopes on PM’s India visit as newly built airports languish
Experts say the possibility of the southern neighbour cooperating is slim with ties at a low ebb, and this is what PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal will try to set right during his southern…
Beijing reopens points along Nepal-China border, but new rules make travel difficult for foreign pilgrims
Tour operators say the complex rules are designed to control the entry of foreign pilgrims, particularly Indians.
Nepal keeps downgrading economic growth projection
The latest estimate is 1.86 percent, down from 4 percent during the first half and 8 percent at the start of the fiscal year.
Race to the Everest summit: Chinese, US climbers top list
Nepal has issued a record 454 permits to climb the tallest peak as of April 21— 96 of whom are Chinese, 87 Americans.
Feathered propellers resulted in loss of thrust in Yeti plane in Pokhara: Crash report
All 72 people on board were killed in the accident in Pokhara that occurred in clear weather, as horrified residents watched from their rooftops.
Nepal’s new Pokhara airport launches amid grim operational outlook
However, the Civil Aviation Authority and other Nepali officials are still clueless about how to attract foreign airlines there.
Ropes on climbing routes litter Mount Everest
Around 50 tonnes of ropes are estimated to lie buried under the snow on different mountains.