The devices will be used to airlift heavy, dangerous loads normally carried by mountain guides. They might even deliver a hot meal or two.
Author: Bhadra Sharma and Mujib Mashal
Why Planes Crash So Often in Nepal
Each new disaster, including a crash that killed 18 people on Wednesday, leads to another investigation. A serious conflict of interest is always left unaddressed.
Earthquake in Nepal Renews Fears on Preparations for a Bigger One
The Himalayan country is far behind in enforcing construction codes despite sitting on the fault lines of two major tectonic plates, experts say.
‘I See No Future’: Sherpas Leave the Job They Made Famous
Perils of the job and a scant safety net are pushing climbing guides to leave the industry and ensure the next generation has other options.
In Nepal Crash, Pilot Met the Same Fate as Her Husband 17 Years Before
Anju Khatiwada, who died on Sunday in a crash in Pokhara, Nepal, decided to become a pilot after her husband’s death in 2006. The family’s calamities are part of a deadly pattern of aviation disasters in Nepal.
Nepal Court Replaces K.P. Sharma Oli as Prime Minister
Supporters of the recent prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, said they would not accept the ruling. But nearly two dozen members of his own party wanted him out.
Nepal Covid Crisis Worsens as Workers Pay the Price
The Himalayan country is considering declaring a health emergency to help contain a second wave that experts say migrant laborers brought back from India.
British Climber Dies on Everest as Traffic Jam’s Toll Rises to 10
Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, of Britain, died at about 28,215 feet on Saturday, the authorities said, in a year of record attempts this season and the worst toll in decades.