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Govt's 100 days in Province 4 'disappointing'

Published On: May 27, 2018 08:21 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 27: Saturday marked the 100th day of formation of the Province 4 government. When the provincial government was formed, the residents were clearly enthusiastic and hopeful of progress and development.

'Scrap provision to pay restricted-area permit fee in US dollar'

Published On: May 16, 2018 09:28 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

Department of Immigration assures matter will be resolved soon

Locals excited as Modi visits Muktinath

Published On: May 13, 2018 09:11 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 13: Locals in Mustang district are excited with the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Muktinath temple, a famous Hindu shrine in the district. On Saturday morning, Modi flew from Kathmandu to Muktinath, spent around one hour at the temple, where he offered worship for around 25 minutes.

Saturday morning’s Pokhara-Jomsom flights canceled

Published On: May 12, 2018 09:25 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 11: All commercial flights in the Pokhara-Jomsom sector scheduled for Saturday morning have been canceled in light of the Muktinath visit of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Issuing a notice to airmen (NOTAM), Jomsom airport has informed all airlines companies not to schedule their flights on Saturday morning for Jomsom airport. According to Bhanubhakta Koirala, chief of Jomsom airport, the NOTAM has been issued for 6:00 am to 9:30 am on Saturday.

Commercial banks unlikely to reach all local units by fiscal year-end

Published On: May 10, 2018 01:46 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 10: The government's plan of taking commercial banks to all local units is unlikely to materialize in the current fiscal year.

Pilgrims to be barred from entering Muktinath 20 hours before Modi’s visit

Published On: May 9, 2018 10:33 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 9: Pilgrims visiting Muktinath, a popular religious shrine in the mountainous district of Mustang, will be banned from entering the temple from 20 hours before the visit of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.

Mustang prepares for Modi visit

Published On: May 3, 2018 06:59 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 3: Preparations for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Muktinath Temple in Mustang district are in full swing.

Ghandruk lodges offer special discounts for Nepalis

Published On: May 2, 2018 02:45 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 2: Ghandruk village of Kaski district is offering special discounts to domestic tourists on the occasion of Annapurna Sanctuary Tourism Festival and Annapurna Marathon to be held next month.

All illegal infrastructures to be demolished: Mayor GC

Published On: May 2, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 2: Pokhara residents are elated with the Supreme Court's recent verdict to destroy infrastructures that have been built by encroaching land around the Fewa Lake.

Transport syndicate threatens to halt service

Published On: April 18, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, April 18: While the government is mulling stringent measures to uproot transport syndicates, the cartels are not ready to give up easily.

‘Tourists go missing as they ignore regulations’

Published On: April 8, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, April 8: In mid-March, a Korean tourist Ji Ae went missing while she was on her way back to Pokhara after Annapurna Base Camp trek. After eight hours of the ‘disappearance’, a search team rescued her. She had lost her way as she had chosen to tread on an uncommon route during the return.

'No-vehicle zone" for peace hub

Published On: March 20, 2018 10:05 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

Seven years back, Lakeside, the biggest tourist hub in Pokhara, was declared a ‘no-vehicle zone’ on Friday afternoons. The ban on vehicles was implemented from Hallan Chowk to Fishtail Gate which is about a 3-km stretch of Lakeside. However, the campaign was dropped after seven months as the locals refused to comply.

Trekking route explored in Pokhara’s periphery

Published On: March 20, 2018 07:54 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, March 20: Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) Western Regional Association has introduced a new trekking route from the popular Fewa Lake for tourists willing to experience the beautiful view of Annapurna mountain range, paragliding flights from Sarangkot and the local lifestyle of the villagers.

Jalalawad college in mourning

Published On: March 13, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, March 13: The US-Bangla aircraft crash in Kathmandu has left the Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College of Bangladesh in mourning as 13 of its Nepali students were on board the ill-fated plane. The Nepali students were returning home after their final exams, according to a local of Biratnagar, Ranjit Singh, who is also perusing the MBBS course at the college.