KATHMANDU, Dec 22: There is a risk of the Nepali Army losing approximately Rs 3 billion following negligence in the selection of a company for the repair of the national army's Mi-17 V5 helicopter. The army had dispatched the helicopter to India for maintenance under a contractual agreement about a year ago. However, there has been no discernible progress in the repair process, raising concerns about the anticipated Rs 3 billion loss.
KATHMANDU, May 24: The Nepalese Army (NA) is about to purchase military equipment worth Rs 6 billion for the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission. The Army has completed the final stage of procurement of 26 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and weapons worth Rs 6 billion from neighboring China.
The crash happened on Friday afternoon around 1.20 pm and in the accident, four people, including the pilot of Simrik Air helicopter, were injured, reads a statement
A helicopter belonging to a private Nepalese helicopter service provider crashed in eastern Nepal on Friday, killing one person and leaving four others, including the pilot, injured, an official statement said.
A helicopter belonging to a private Nepalese helicopter service provider crashed in eastern Nepal on Friday, killing one person and leaving four others, including the pilot, injured, an official statement said.The crash happened near the Bhotekhola River in the Sankhuwasabha district while the helicopter carrying construction materials for an under-construction hydro project along with the pilot and four other passengers hit a tree near the waterway when it was landing.One of the helpers named Bhawin Gurung of Simrik Air helicopter, succumbed to his injuries.