Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal

Aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation parked at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Kathmandu: Flight operation from and to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been affected due to bad weather. National and International flights have been affected due to low visibility caused by the continuous rain. A dozen domestic flights have been canceled and several flights have been delayed. Seven domestic flights to Pokhara alone have been cancelled.… Continue reading Bad weather affects national/int’l flights in Nepal

Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke

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Kathmandu: More than 300 houses in the lower coastal areas of Banke district have been inundated due to the floods in the Rapti river due to continuous rains.After incessant rains, more than 300 houses of Chaupheri, Krishi Chaupheri and Pazha villages under Duduwa rural municipality. After the water entered the house, the local residents have… Continue reading Rapti floods submerged more than 300 houses in Banke

Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country

Kathmandu: Due to continuous rainfall and landslides, major highways are blocked during Dashain season. The Waling-Galyang section of the Siddharth highway connecting Sunauli-Pokhara has also been blocked by landslides. According to the Syangja District Police Office, the road was blocked due to a landslide in Galang-8 Jholpe around 4 am. The Siddharth Highway, which was… Continue reading Continuous rainfall blocked major highways of the country

Monsoon still on in the country, heavy rain likely on Wednesday

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Kathmandu: On the day of Dashain Mahanavami, today, Tuesday, light and moderate rainfall affected over the country. Due to today’s rain, vehicular movement has also been affected. According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the Monsoon low pressure line is located to the north and today there is a partial to normal change in the hilly… Continue reading Monsoon still on in the country, heavy rain likely on Wednesday

Relatives damages Chitwan hospital’s property after the death of a patient

Kathmandu: After the death of a patient during treatment, the relatives vandalized the Chitwan Medical College Bharatpur. Ramesh Kunwar, 36 years old from Bharatpur Metropolitan City- 13 was admitted for treatment due to pancreatic problem and died during the course of treatment yesterday, according to District Police Office Chitwan. The relatives were informed about Kunwar’s… Continue reading Relatives damages Chitwan hospital’s property after the death of a patient

612 mountaineers receive expedition permit so far for autumn season

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Kathmandu: So far, 612 people from 73 groups have received expedition permit for this autumn season. According to the Department of Tourism, 612 people have taken climbing permits to climb 23 mountains till Thursday. There are 470 men and 142 women among the permit holders. The highest number of four hundred and four people have… Continue reading 612 mountaineers receive expedition permit so far for autumn season