There is a need to strengthen three basic defences in aviation safety—technology, training and regulation.

The cremation site in Pashupatinath temple could be a remarkable attraction of dark tourism in Nepal.

Out of 55 airports in Nepal, 19 are not in operation, and only a handful are self-sustaining.

A typical day at the Lukla Airport—high volume of air traffic and deteriorating weather. According to standard procedures, I along with my manager decide to close the airport. Having worked as Air Traffic Controllers for two years at what has been dubbed the “world’s most dangerous airport”, we both know that the weather here can turn in the blink of an eye.