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| Direct air-link with Indian cities sought |
| 25-Oct-2003 |
KATHMANDU, Oct 23
Kathmandu and Pokhara should have a direct air-link with north Indian cities such as Deharadun, Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Patna and Varanasi to increase the number of Indian tourists significantly, said Shyam Saran, Ambassador of India to Nepal on Wednesday.
Addressing a gathering of half yearly General Body Meeting of Hotel Association Nepal, Envoy Saran said that each of these north Indian cities have a large number of middle class population, with enough income to afford holidays during summer.
“Destinations in Nepal for Indians have a merit of being both economical as well as less crowded,” said Envoy Saran, stating that summer destinations in India like Mussoorie, Shimla and Darjeeling are extremely congested and expensive.
In addition to the air linkages, Envoy Saran also stressed on the extension of land linkage between India and Nepal through railway linkages and national highways. Both the governments are looking for an extension of land transport, he said.
“With a view to promoting cross-border traffic, our two government are also looking at an extension of Indian railway lines into Nepal,” he said, adding that a project has been passed to improve Nepal’s east west highway, linking it with number of hill stations.
Envoy Saran was a keynote speaker at the function that had a theme ‘Infrastructure Development for Regional Tourism’.
Dr Shankar Sharma, Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission (NPC), said that the concentration should be on dealing with policy level issues to increase the number of Indian tourists. “The government is serious in improving the fundamentals,” he said.
Narendra Bajracharya, president of HAN, said that Nepal and India has not been able to utilize the allocated 6,000 weekly air seats and thus both the government should allow private airlines to operate flights between Nepalese and Indian cities.
...Source: TKP
Eight scale Ama Dablam
KATHMANDU, Oct 21:
Four members of the "Ama Dablam International Basque 2003 Team" climbed 6,812m high Mt Ama Dablam on October 17. The summiteers are Zuza Zabalegh Ignacio, Nuno Artieda Alberto Daniel, Aramburu Michelena Aitor and Iparragirre Sagarna Aitor. Similarly, two members and two high altitude Sherpas of the "Dav Summit Club Ama Dablam Expedition" team climbed Ama Dablam the same day. The summiteers are Matthias Robl and Uwe Schubart of Germany and Tashi Sherpa and Singi Lama.
…Source: RSS
Tihar festival begins
Kathmandu, Oct 23
The five-day-long Tihar festival began today (October 23) with people offering food to crows on the first day of the festival, known as Kaag Tihar (day of the crow).
According to Hindu mythology, the crow is considered a "special messenger" of sister Yamuna who sends message through it to her brother Yamaraj inviting him to receive "bhai tika" and blessings from her.
Tihar festival stresses family values and affection among brothers and sisters.
…Source: NN
Cultural fest in Bhaktapur
Kathmandu, October 23
Bhaktapur Tourism Development Committee will organize 'Bhaktapur Night,' a fair in the cultural city tomorrow, with a view to encouraging the tourists to enjoy the traditional nightlife.
The programme is being organized in association with Bhaktapur Municipality and District Development Committee of Bhaktapur. Nepal Tourism Board is providing promotional assistance.
"Bhaktapur Night is being organized to present the cultural snippets of Bhaktapur and provide a live show of cultural songs and dances which would also provide an opportunity to taste typical Newari dishes," a press release stated. According to the schedule, tourists will be taken along the brick-paved streets to the Kumhale Tole, where a live performance of traditional dances will be performed.
Organizers said oil lamps would be displayed at major tourist spots in the city.
….Source: HT
India, China talks to resolve border issue
India and China on Thursday held the first round of crucial talks aimed at giving a political push for an early solution of the lingering border problem, PTI reported from New Delhi.
Senior vice minister of the Chinese foreign ministry Dai Bingguo led a seven-member delegation for parleys with the principal secretary to the Prime Minister and national security advisor Brajesh Mishra.
The special representatives of the two countries are expected to work out a practical and mutually acceptable approach to deal with the protracted issue.
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