Fire Reported on Turkish Airlines Aircraft at Tribhuvan Airport, Flights Affected
A Turkish Airlines flight, TK726, caught fire while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday morning.
The aircraft had arrived from Istanbul. Following the incident, both domestic and international flight operations at the airport were temporarily suspended.
According to airport authorities, aircraft operated by Air India and Air Arabia were placed on hold in the air, while a Himalaya Airlines flight to Lhasa was delayed. Most mountain flights were also affected.
Police said all 273 passengers and 11 crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft. Technical inspections of the plane are currently underway.
Trending
-
Congress MPs to receive training on parliamentary roles
-
‘Scrapping student unions is an effort to secure the future’: PM Balendra Shah
-
Supreme Court seeks clarification from govt over eviction of settlements
-
Govt moves to curb double benefits for former high officials
-
THE FASCIST FACE OF NEPAL
Related Content
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 Hits Darchula Area
An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude struck the area around Tapovan in Darchula. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and...
“Actions That Bypass the Law Reflect Authoritarian Tendencies” — Sapana Pradhan Malla
Sapana Pradhan Malla has warned that actions driven by self-interest that undermine legal procedures and established norms signal authoritarian...
Hantavirus Cases Detected on Atlantic Cruise, WHO Raises Concern
The World Health Organization has confirmed that five passengers who fell ill during an Atlantic cruise that departed from...
Seniority Bypassed in Chief Justice Recommendation, Says Dila Sangraula Panta
Dila Sangraula Panta has criticized the recommendation for the appointment of the Chief Justice, calling it a direct attack...