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Land acquisition decision for Pokhara int’l airport draws flak

Published On: December 14, 2019 10:39 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 14: After making progress in the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport, authorities are now grappling with the locals' protests over land acquisition, which is set to create some roadblocks for the project if not delay it.

Manang, Mustang witness heavy snowfall today (with photos)

Published On: December 13, 2019 05:00 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Mustang, Dec 12: Mountainous districts Manang and Mustang have witnessed heavy snowfall on Friday.

‘SAG will help Visit Nepal 2020’

Published On: December 10, 2019 07:56 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 10: Hotel and restaurant operators of Pokhara are hopeful that the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SAG) 2019 will contribute to increase tourist footfalls in the lake city.

South Asian Games a shot in the arm for Pokhara tourism

Published On: November 30, 2019 09:25 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 30: Lakeside, the tourist district of Pokhara, is warming up for 13th South Asian Games (SAG) which begins from Sunday.

Election fervor grips Kaski-2

Published On: November 27, 2019 07:46 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 27: The by-election fervor is at its peak in Kaski-2 with candidates busying themselves in the eleventh-hour door-to-door campaign. The election is scheduled for Saturday.

India’s new map upon Oli’s prior consent: Deuba

Published On: November 23, 2019 05:20 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 23: President of the main opposition party Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that India unveiled the new political map placing Nepali territories inside Indian borders after receiving a green signal from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

NC President Deuba lashes out at PM Oli over Kalapani issue

Published On: November 22, 2019 04:22 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 22: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday said that Prime Minister KP Oli’s nationalism has turned lampasarbad (inertia).

Last minute flight cancelations distress travelers

Published On: November 5, 2019 10:15 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 5: At 5:30 pm on Saturday, two airplanes of Buddha and Yeti Airlines were readying to fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Passengers were on board the aircraft that were already two hours behind schedule.

Rescue center established at ABC

Published On: November 3, 2019 09:16 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 3: Aiming at enhancing the security of climbers and trekkers, Nepal Annapurna ICT Rescue Center has been established at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).

Fewer foreign trekkers this season: Entrepreneurs

Published On: October 27, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 27: Tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara say that they are disappointed by foreign tourist footfalls this season.

One dies after being buried by lump of snow along Annapurna Trekking Route

Published On: October 23, 2019 06:31 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 23: One person has died after being buried by the lump of snow along the Annapurna Trekking Route on Wednesday. Two others have sustained injuries during the incident.

Rajani KC to contest by-polls from Sajha Party in Kaski-2

Published On: October 23, 2019 04:16 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 23: Sajha Party has decided to nominate its central committee member Rajani KC in the upcoming by-elections for the vacant seat of House of Representatives from Kaski constituency-2.

Only a handful hotels in Pokhara have good occupancy

Published On: October 16, 2019 11:18 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 16: The 68-room Temple Tree Resort has 95% booking for the month of October. The daily occupancy for the resort averages to 95%. With the onset of tourist season, the hotel does not have to bother about occupancy. It already has 70% pre-booking for November, and expects it to go up to 95% closer to the dates.

Pokhara Airport profits Rs 50m in FY2018/19

Published On: October 1, 2019 08:13 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 1: As the inflow of tourists is increasing and more flights are being added to Pokhara Airport, its profit is increasing every year. The airport earned about Rs 90 million in the Fiscal Year 2018/19. The airport’s expenses for the fiscal year were Rs 40 million, putting its net profits at Rs 50 million.

Mountain goats: Meat lovers’ choice for Dashain

Published On: September 26, 2019 07:12 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 26: For many, Dashain is a festival about good food. And for meat lovers, obviously, meat is a major foodstuff. The consumption of meat is almost doubled at the time of Dashain.

Potholes: Death traps of the tourist city

Published On: September 19, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 19: A local businessman in Pokhara, Om Prakash Pandey was returning home on Monday when he got stuck at Birauta roadside for hours. His car could not move ahead due the pool of water all over the road. After getting stranded there from early afternoon to late evening, he somehow managed to drive further. But there were too many potholes that made his drive too challenging.

Pokhara hoteliers urge govt to do more to contain dengue

Published On: September 18, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 18: Tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara are worried about the spread of dengue in the city during the peak tourist season. The entrepreneurs' nightmare has turned into reality after some foreign tourists cancelled their Pokhara visit in view of the rising cases of dengue. Businesspersons have urged the government to take adequate measures against dengue to make the people feel safe. They have also asked the media not to leave the people panicked by 'misinforming about the disease'.

Pokhara hoteliers urge govt to do more to contain dengue

Published On: September 17, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 17: Tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara are worried about the spread of dengue in the city during the peak tourist season. The entrepreneurs' nightmare has turned into reality after some foreign tourists canceled their Pokhara visit in view of the rising cases of dengue. Businesspersons have urged the government to take adequate measures against dengue to make the people feel safe. They have also asked the media not to leave the people panicked by 'misinforming about the disease'.

Entrepreneurs say lack of connectivity has reduced business

Published On: September 16, 2019 10:33 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 16: Entrepreneurs in Pokhara have said that the tourism business has not been able to grow due to poor management of airways and road mechanism.

Uncertainty looms over the operation of regular flights

Published On: September 15, 2019 10:04 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 15: A flight from Pokhara to Manang was operated last Friday in a bid to reconnect Humde Airport of Manang to the country’s air network. An aircraft of Summit Air, a private-sector airline company, had conducted the test flight.