Growing numbers of international visitors are crowding the mountain airport, with limited flights making tickets to and from Kathmandu harder to secure.

Relatives are demanding compensation, jobs for family members and government-funded treatment for the injured before accepting the bodies.

The franchises have chosen to bat first in the last three fixtures at the TU International Cricket Stadium, moving away from the early-tournament preference for bowling first.

Whether flying over the mountains, enjoying the snow-capped views from hotel balconies or team outings in the hills around the Kathmandu Valley, overseas talents savour life off the pitch.

Subdivision of plots remains suspended in 333 local units as only 420 have completed classification, with local units citing a lack of funds and technical staff.

More than 2,000 Nepalis travel to the Indian pilgrimage site in season to carry pilgrims and goods, while others run hotels and shops.

The airport customs office, Himalaya Airlines and Hotel Radisson alone account for nearly 73 percent of the total outstanding dues, amounting to more than Rs1.14 billion.

Every year, residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula leave their homes for the lowlands and return in spring when the snow recedes.

Subdivision of plots remains suspended in 333 local units as only 420 have completed classification, with local units citing a lack of funds and technical staff.

Nepal, Bhutan and other mountain countries are pushing for measures to save glaciers and mountain ecosystems.