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Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades claim 959 lives

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal has a long history of air accidents, with the first recorded incident occurring on 30 August 1955, in Simara, which resulted in the deaths of two crew members. The most recent tragedy took place on July 24, 2024, when a Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), claiming the lives of 18 out of 19 passengers on board.
Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades claim 959 lives


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Published On: July 8, 2024 04:11 PM NPT

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Published On: July 8, 2024 11:50 AM NPT

Govt starts initiative to reclaim Nepal Sanskrit University land
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Published On: July 8, 2024 09:15 AM NPT

Monsoon death toll doubles in three days due to incessant rainfall
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Published On: July 3, 2024 09:10 PM NPT

UML withdraws support to the govt as PM Dahal refuses to step down
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Published On: June 17, 2024 10:00 AM NPT

Bangladesh knocks Nepal out of T20 World Cup with a 21-run victory
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Published On: June 12, 2024 06:45 PM NPT

SC issues show cause order against Madhesh govt for distributing money through lawmakers
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Published On: June 10, 2024 09:20 PM NPT

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KATHMANDU, June 10: The monsoon has made an early entrance into Nepal, marking the onset of the rainy season. The Weather Forecasting Division of the...
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Published On: June 10, 2024 10:25 AM NPT

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