NATTA says travellers risk losing money on flights and hotel bookings paid for before visa approval, and warns it may redirect customers to other destinations if the problems persist.

After a Rs25 million operating loss at his rice mill, the Buddha Air founder says better storage, distribution and bank-backed guarantees can make agriculture profitable.

UPI-powered QR payments are making it easier for Indian visitors to spend at religious sites, restaurants, supermarkets, resorts and nightlife venues across Nepal.

The airline says accumulated losses have reached Rs15 billion as rising fuel, airport and tax costs, disruptions and weak passenger demand squeeze its finances.

Aviation authorities say objects entering flight paths could threaten aircraft taking off and landing.

Search teams recovered two more bodies on Monday, while efforts continued to locate 12 workers and guides who have remained unaccounted for since Sunday’s avalanche.

A rescue team has reached the base camp, while two bodies recovered from the avalanche are being flown to Kathmandu.

Identities of victims unknown. Rescuers are searching the area.

Helicopters are on standby in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but poor weather has so far prevented rescuers from reaching the mountain.

Climbers and support staff are unaccounted for after an avalanche struck the 7,126-metre peak in Manang’s Nar Phu area.

More than 130 domestic departures are scheduled on Friday, but low visibility leaves passengers waiting.

The Air Service Operators Association has directed its member companies to remain ready for possible rescue operations as heavy rain is forecast across Nepal from Thursday.

The grounding of both aircraft has disrupted international services, left passengers stranded and put further strain on the cash-strapped national carrier.

Hundreds of foreigners remain unaccounted for as families press for cross-border searches, clearer information and official confirmation of their relatives’ status.

The airline’s only operational widebody remains in Narita after an engine problem affected a flight carrying 226 passengers, with Doha services also at risk.