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15 Jan

Nepal plane crash toll reaches 68

Kathmandu, Jan 15 (IANS) The death toll in the plane crash tragedy in Pokhara of Nepal's Kosaki district mounted to 68. "The bodies of 64 victims have been taken to the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences in the city," Kaski Police Chief Superintendent Ajay K.C. was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post. Academy director Bahadur Khatri said that the procedure to identify the bodies is on." A total of 68 passengers and four crew members were on board the aircraft that crashed between the old airport and the Pokhara International Airport, Sudarshan Bartaula, spokesperson of Yeti Airlines. According to the…

22 Sep

Aus space agency to join NASA’s Artemis programme

Washington: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his nation's intention to join the US' moon to Mars mission, including NASA's Artemis lunar programme.The Saturday announcement was made at the NASA Headquarters here during the signing of a joint statement by US space agency's Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard and Head of the Australian Space Agency, Megan Clark. "We are honoured by today's statement and the commitment of our friends from Australia to support us in our mission to return to the Moon by 2024 with the Artemis programme," Jim Morhard said in a statement. "The strong relationship between NASA and the…