A tragic plane crash in South Korea has claimed the lives of 28 individuals, according to international media reports. The aircraft, carrying 181 people, including six crew members, reportedly slid off the runway and collided with a barrier. Following the impact, the plane caught fire. According to a report by South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, …
In Prayagraj, India, preparations are underway for the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu religious festival of unprecedented scale, expected to attract 400 million devotees from January 13 to February 26. This six-week-long event, rooted in millennia-old traditions, is poised to become the largest gathering in history, visible even from space. Held every 12 years at the …
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a cyberattack on Thursday that disrupted its operations, causing delays to domestic and international flights. The airline later announced it had identified and addressed the issue, ensuring system recovery. The cyberattack primarily affected the airline’s baggage check-in system, delaying more than a dozen flights at major Japanese airports. However, there were …
Turkish Airlines, the global leader in international connectivity, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for flying to the most countries of any airline. The airline has achieved the prestigious title of “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline.” The record was commemorated at a ceremony held at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, …
A helicopter crash in a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday resulted in the death of four people, including two pilots, a doctor, and a staff member, as confirmed by the provincial governor. Idris Akbiyik, the governor of Mugla province, reported that the helicopter collided with the fourth floor of the hospital during takeoff and …
The preparations for the second edition of the Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Competition 2081 are in full swing in Pokhara. The event, scheduled to take place from Poush 13 to 15 (December 28–30) at Fewa Lake, promises to be an exciting festival featuring 20 participating teams—11 from Nepal, 8 from China, and 1 from …
A six-month Chinese language training program for Nepal’s tourism professionals concluded on Monday in Kathmandu. The program was jointly organized by the Nepal Tourism Board, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, and the Nepal-China Cultural and Educational Council. The training aimed to enhance the ability of Nepalese tourism professionals to engage effectively with Chinese tourists and …
The National Photojournalist Group (NFPJ Nepal) has signed a significant agreement with Binzhou Media Group in Shandong Province, China, aimed at expanding cultural and professional relations between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was exchanged by NFPJ President Pradeep Raj Onta and Binzhou Media Group Director Zhao Jingyuan during a ceremony held in …
The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has taken a significant step toward preserving Nepal’s cultural heritage by funding the conservation of the Lumbini Museum. On Wednesday, Michael Harker, Public Affairs Chief of the U.S. Embassy, joined representatives from the Lumbini Development Trust and the Department of Archaeology to launch the Conservation of Lumbini Museum Project. Through …
During an informal visit to Kathmandu, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk was warmly welcomed at Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Preparations for his arrival began early in the morning, with staff from the Swayambhunath Management and Conservation Committee working to hang a banner reading “Warm welcome to the Bhutanese King at Swayambhunath” …
