Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Bird darts at Kailash Air chopper, force landing saves lives



KATHMANDU: A Kailash Air helicopter flying to Kathmandu from Baglung has taken to force landing at Nuwakot after a bird darted at it on Sunday afternoon.

According to District Police Office Nuwakot, the chopper that flew from Galkot, Baglung for Kathmandu encountered a bird at Belkotgadhi, Nuwakot this afternoon.

The Police informed that all six people including the pilot and the cabin crew are safe and  all the passengers have been sent to Kathmandu via another helicopter.

The Police added that the pilot is still in Belkot, Nuwakot.

Publish Date : 29 November 2020 17:03 PM

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Swarnim Wagle to contest from Tanahun-1

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalized the constituencies

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier: Nepal to face Thailand in opening match today

KATHMANDU: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, hosted

National Assembly session to begin today

KATHMANDU: The 19th session of the National Assembly (NA) is

HoR election: Parties commit to Code of Conduct

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has established the Office of