Historical Events tagged with "katmandu"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Sita Air Flight 601 crashes in Madhyapur Thimi

September 28th, 2012 12 years ago

Sita Air Flight 601, a twin-engine Dornier 228, crashed in Madhyapur Thimi, Nepal, shortly after takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport. The flight was on a chartered mission to Lukla, a popular destination for trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp. Tragically, all 19 people on board, including 16 passengers and 3 crew members, lost their lives. Witnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to struggle with engine performance before it went down in a residential area.

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Politics & Government

Police Stations Attacked in Kathmandu

April 1st, 1986 38 years ago

Cadres from the Communist Party of Nepal (Mashal) initiated a series of coordinated attacks on multiple police stations in Kathmandu. The assaults aimed to incite a popular rebellion against the ruling government, reflecting the rising tensions and demands for political change within the nation. This provocation marked a significant moment in the political unrest of Nepal, highlighting the escalating struggle between government forces and communist factions seeking to establish a more radical movement.

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