14 killed after bus with 43 Indian pilgrims drives off Nepal highway
At least 14 people were killed, 16 other injured and several more believed to be missing after a bus carrying dozens of Indian pilgrims drove off a key highway on …
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Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting social harmony
Nepal’s government decided on Thursday to lift the ban it imposed on the video-sharing app TikTok last November for disrupting “social harmony.” The decision to lift restrictions was made by …
Australia-bound Nepalese students face record high visa rejections
While other ‘big four’ destinations saw a significant rise in Nepalese students, Australia stood out as the only destination with a decline in the population. “The Australian border remained closed …
Nepal set to be a ‘critical source’ of students in the UK
According to the ApplyBoard report, over 8,500 students from Nepal were issued a UK study visa in 2023, an increase of 83% from the previous year. Moreover, 2,200 Nepalese students …
Canada batting attack crumbles in 63-run Cricket World Cup League 2 loss to the Dutch
Canada’s batting attack, after a fast start, crumbled in a 63-run loss to the Netherlands in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Saturday in Rotterdam. Dutch pace bowler Paul …
X-ray tests in Nepal powered by AI hailed as key in global TB eradication
The group of health professionals views their expedition in May as a success. Their goal is to show that portable X-ray machines equipped with AI – each weighing about 25kg …
What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors …
Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had …
Pilot lone survivor in Nepal plane crash that killed 18 others
A plane crashed Wednesday just after taking off from Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu, killing 18 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor. Authorities have pulled all 18 …
Plane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, killing 18 people
At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed just after taking off from Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu on Wednesday. The pilot, who was taken to Kathmandu Medical …