Air services to and from Karnali’s Mugu, Jumla, Dolpa, and Humla districts have been halted for the past five days due to adverse weather conditions. Flights have been unable to operate in these regions, affecting both passenger and cargo services. The disruptions also extend to Karnali and Bheri corridors, which have been closed since Saturday …
Persistent rainfall has disrupted air services in the Himalayan districts of Mugu, Jumla, and Humla for the past four days, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. The continuous downpour has halted flights in Mugu, Jumla, and Humla, leaving travelers stranded and unable to reach their destinations. Hari Krishna Aidi, who had been waiting for a flight …
Air services to Humla have been halted for three days starting Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions at Simikot Airport. Mahendra Bahadur Singh, Chief of the Simikot branch of the Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed the suspension. Preparations were underway for flights from Nepalgunj by Tara, Sita, and Summit Air to Simikot. However, as reported by …
A chemical leak at an aircraft engineering facility near Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has caused illness in 39 employees, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing local officials. The Fire and Rescue Department responded to the incident, which took place away from the main passenger terminal, confirming the leak of methyl mercaptan gas, commonly mixed …
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Hit Bahadur Tamang has emphasized ongoing efforts for managerial, institutional, and legal reforms to enhance the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). Addressing lawmakers’ concerns during the National Assembly meeting on the Appropriation Bill 2081 BS, Minister Tamang revealed that various strategies are under discussion based on a report from …
At the ‘Manthali Tourism Promotion’ event organized by Manthali Municipality, Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Hit Bahadur Tamang underscored significant infrastructure enhancements at Manthali Airport. The improvements have led to a 20% increase in flight numbers, indicating the airport’s growing importance. Minister Tamang highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing Manthali Airport in future budget …
A five-member investigation committee has been established to examine the negligence in the C-check maintenance and the company selection process for Nepal Airlines Corporation’s wide-body aircraft. Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, announced the formation of the committee on Wednesday. The committee is headed by the former Director General of the …
Manthali Municipality in Ramechhap has initiated discussions with stakeholders to develop potential destinations within the municipality into major national tourist spots. As part of this initiative, the municipality is organizing a grand interaction program in Kathmandu with stakeholders to create a comprehensive plan for tourism promotion. The event, scheduled for Asar 20 at the Tourism …
A parliamentary subcommittee has begun an in-depth investigation into the problems hindering the full operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa. Led by Yogesh Bhattarai, a member of the House of Representatives and secretary of the CPN-UML, the subcommittee is scrutinizing issues related to land acquisition, compensation distribution, and equipment procurement. From Sunday …
Helicopter pilots have raised concerns about the newly constructed heliport in Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur, citing safety issues that have prevented them from conducting flights since its opening on Ashadh 7. The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) has acknowledged receiving feedback and suggestions over the past nine days, prompting immediate actions to rectify the situation. “While CAAN …
