Fire breaks out at Centre Plaza in Itahari, Nepali Army helicopter dispatched for rescue A massive fire has engulfed The Centre Plaza, a 10-storey shopping mall at the main square of Itahari city. Nepal 26 Mar, 2025
Foreign Ministry diminished to a 'Rescuer' role: Minister Dr. Rana Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, asserted that a significant portion of the Foreign Ministry's recent activities has been dedicated to rescuing stranded Nepalis abroad. Kathmandu 04 Mar, 2025
NMA announces affordable insurance for mountain guides The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has announced a new initiative to provide mountain guides with insurance coverage at the lowest possible rates. Nepal 09 Feb, 2025
RECCO expands SAR Helicopter Detector Network to Nepal RECCO, a leading developer of advanced rescue technology, has announced the expansion of its RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector network with a recent deployment in Kathmandu, Nepal. Business 05 Feb, 2025
Government tables bills in parliament to split CAAN The government registered two bills in the House of Representatives with the objectives of separating the service provider and regulatory roles of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal proposing to give CAAN only the regulatory roles. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country's deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century. World 31 Jan, 2025
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. Nepal 29 Jan, 2025
Helicopter rescue in Everest region resumes as talks end on positive note Helicopter rescue operations in the Everest region are set to resume from Saturday following a meeting of key stakeholders, including the District Administration Office (DAO), Sagarmatha National Park, helicopter operators, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and security forces. Nepal 25 Jan, 2025
Search resumes after deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia Indonesian rescuers retrieved two more bodies after they resumed their search Wednesday for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 19. Nepal 22 Jan, 2025
Heli flights to Everest region suspended as locals warn of action against crew members Commercial helicopter flights to the Everest region have been suspended until further notice owing to safety concerns. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
19th National Mountain Guide Day observed with much fanfare The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) celebrated its 19th National Mountain Guide Day on Saturday bringing various tourism and mountaineering stakeholders under one roof. Nepal 29 Dec, 2024
Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan leaving 32 survivors An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead. World 25 Dec, 2024
