KATHMANDU, March 12: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Administration has stated that customs inspection and controlling gold smuggling do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Airport Civil Aviation Office.

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: A problem was detected in the engine of the aircraft of Yeti Airlines, which was about to fly from the Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar.

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 10 million.

KATHMANDU, Feb 5: Police headquarters has rejected the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Arjun Chand as the security chief of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The staff organizations of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Immigration Office have demanded that security be arranged at the international airport through the Armed Police Force.

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled in favor of Himalayan Airlines in the 13-month dispute over ground handling at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a three-member committee to look into the scuffle among the customs' staff and police persons at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: A person has been arrested from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs area with about half a kilo of gold. Khagendra Darji of Jhapa was arrested with 499 grams of gold.

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Tribhuvan International Airport has been temporarily closed in anticipation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's return to Nepal. Prime Minister Dahal, who is arriving in Kathmandu from Doha, is causing a brief halt in the airport's operations, with landings being suspended for half an hour to accommodate his arrival.

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The implementation of the instructions given to the airline companies not to spend the night at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is going to be made stricter.

KATHMANDU, Jan 16:  Armed Police Force (APF) personnel have been deployed in the customs area of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Office has recorded an all-time high number of international travelers transiting through the country’s only international airport.

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The authorities at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) arrested a Sri Lankan woman in possession of illegal gold.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has expanded its customs check area. According to TIA's General Manager Pratap Babu Tiwari, widening of the congested area is expected to make it easier for the passengers.

KATHMANDU, Dec 29: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu witnessed a significant influx of travellers, with a total of 7,023,907 passengers moving through its terminals over a 10-month period in 2023.

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Two foreign nationals have been arrested on charges of smuggling gold at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Two Indian nationals have been arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu with INR 800,000 on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, Nov 21: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is resuming operation of duty-free shops at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after their closure for the past one and a half decades.

KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Throughout the 11-day Dashain festival, more than 300,000 passengers used domestic and international flight services. Tribhuvan International Airport Spokesperson Subash Jha reported that a total of 4,000 flights successfully landed and served 360,000 passengers during this festive period.

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: A record was set on Monday at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the largest and first International airport in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati on Monday inspected the domestic terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, Oct 10: A person has been arrested with 510 grams of gold from the Tribhuvan International Airport.

KATHMANDU, Oct 7: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs Office has issued a request to passengers arriving from abroad and Nepali citizens residing overseas.

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Nepal Airlines Flight RA412, which was on its way from Kathmandu and to Dammam, had to abort its flight due to technical snags. The flight, originating from Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday night, made a safe landing back in Kathmandu after approximately an hour of takeoff.

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: A flight originally destined for Pokhara had to abort its journey and return to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) due to communication equipment issues at Pokhara Regional International Airport.

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has urged one and all not to fly kites, drones and balloons around the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Three people have been apprehended from outside the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in possession of a combined total of 960 grams of gold.

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: A special team from the District Police Range Kathmandu successfully recovered one kilogram of illegal gold from the vicinity of Tribhuvan International Airport today.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Employees at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs Office have initiated a protest in response to a range of grievances. On August 29, 137 employees jointly submitted their resignations, citing a problematic work environment devoid of a conducive psychology. Their initial demand for improvement went unanswered, prompting them to commence the protest, putting forth five specific requests.

KATHMANDU, Sep 8: Hong Kong authorities have recently confiscated a shipment of marijuana and hashish that was traced back to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal. The discovery was made on August 11 when narcotics were found on a Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) flight arriving in Hong Kong. While the exact quantity of the seized drugs has not been disclosed by Hong Kong police, it has raised serious concerns about airport security.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Police have held a Filipino from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) along with a huge amount of money that he was attempting to take abroad illegally.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The gold recovered from Tribhuvan International Airport has been confirmed to be 24 carats.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: A revised protocol has been implemented at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, impacting the vehicular access of VIP guests from the airport's premises to the aircraft's parking area. Notably, VIP guests will no longer have the privilege of using their personal vehicles for this purpose.

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The smuggled gold that had been confiscated from the customs office at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) over a month ago is found to be of 60.779 kg in weight.

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Two climbers making a world record by scaling 14 mountains in three months have received a grand welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu today.

The nation has been shaken by a significant gold smuggling case, wherein more than 100 kg of gold was passed through customs checks at the Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday. This incident raises concerns not only about airport security and financial stability but also about the possibility of a larger, intricate network engaged in illegal activities.

KATHMANDU, July 21: The police arrested nine people on suspicion of their involvement in the smuggling of over 100 kg of gold that was seized while being smuggled through the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Wednesday evening.

KATHMANDU, July 20: The names of the individuals apprehended in connection with the seizure of approximately 100 kg of gold from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been disclosed.

KATHMANDU, July 20: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has made some progress in an ongoing investigation, resulting in the arrest of six individuals linked to the seizure of nearly 100 kilos of gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Notably, one of the arrested individuals is an agent involved in the case.

KATHMANDU, July 18:  Five individuals, including three customs officials, who were involved in stealing smuggled gold brought by Chinese nationals from Dubai, have been ordered to be sent to jail by the bench of District Court Kathmandu, presided over by Judge Deepak Dhakal.

KATHMANDU, June 7: The employees of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have strongly objected to the government’s decision to transfer an employee to Taplejung for turning back the passengers who arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport to board a plane after buying tickets.

KATHMANDU, May10: Aircraft approaching the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) are facing problems in landing due to strong gusts of wind at the airport.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Flights to and from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been affected due to adverse weather conditions.

KATHMANDU, April 24: A FlyDubai aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday evening.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Himalaya Airlines has started a chartered flight service from Kunming Changshui International Airport in China to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu from April 13, 2023.

KATHMANDU, April 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has directed the line agencies to maintain complete security at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) since it is linked to the nation's identity.

KATHMANDU, March 17: A Chinese national was arrested today with 9,100 US dollars and 29,500 Bangladeshi Taka when he was trying to smuggle it illegally from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The Nepal Army (NA) on Sunday conducted an integrated drill at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) against plane hijacking based on its emergency action plan.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Strong gusts of wind at the Tribhuvan International Airport has forced two international aircraft to make rounds in the air as they are unable to land in the current situation at the airport.

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: A plane of Saurya Airlines that was approaching the runway to fly to Biratnagar from the Tribhuvan International Airport, aborted the flight at the last minute after there was a problem in the plan’s indicator.