Shirish B Pradhan And Prashant Rangnekar

Stories by Shirish B Pradhan And Prashant Rangnekar

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2023

Anurag is undergoing treatment at a Kathmandu hospital and has shown signs of improvement, his brother Ashish Maloo said on Sunday.

AI, Nepal Airlines flights avert mid-air collision, 2 ATC officials suspended

AI, Nepal Airlines flights avert mid-air collision, 2 ATC officials suspended

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has suspended two employees of the air traffic controller department for "carelessness", according to CAAN spokesperson Jagannath Niroula.

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2023

With the support from eight political parties, 78-year-old Poudel's victory was certain. His rival Subas Chandra Nebmang had support of former prime minister KP Sharma-led CPN-UML.

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2023

The exit of CPN-UML may not immediately affect the Prachanda-led government, which is supported by the Nepali Congress which has 89 lawmakers in the House.

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2023

Nepalese authorities on Tuesday started handing over to family members the bodies of those killed in the January 14 crash of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board.

French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2023

The nine-member team is enquiring with the airlines' staff and concerned authorities in Pokhara to understand details of the ATR-72 aircraft crash.

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2023

The black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft has been recovered from the accident site on Monday, as a search is on for the four persons still missing after the plane with 72 people, including five Indians, on board crashed into a river gorge while landing at Nepal's newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara.

Mallya's airline once owned aircraft that crashed in Nepal

Mallya's airline once owned aircraft that crashed in Nepal

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2023

The Yeti Airlines aircraft took off from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport at 10.33 am on Sunday and crashed on the bank of the Seti River between the old airport and the new airport in Pokhara, minutes before landing, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Nepal plane crash: Four of the 5 Indians who died had paragliding plans

Nepal plane crash: Four of the 5 Indians who died had paragliding plans

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2023

Among the five Indian nationals, four had just arrived in Kathmandu from India on Friday.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2023

Nepali prime ministers traditionally choose New Delhi for their first foreign visit after being sworn-in.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Nepal's former TV anchor Lamichhane becomes Prachanda's deputy

Nepal's former TV anchor Lamichhane becomes Prachanda's deputy

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2022

Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party, which was formed just months ago, won 20 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives and is the third largest party among the ruling alliance.

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

'Bikini Killer' Charles Shobhraj to walk out of jail after Nepal SC order

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

A joint bench of justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Tilak Prasad Shrestha ordered to free 78-year-old Sobhraj from jail, according to Supreme Court sources.

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2022

The 76-year-old Nepali Congress president, who has served as the prime minister for a record fifth term, defeated his challenger party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa by 39 votes, officials said.