Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Taplejung cable car dispute: Govt forms talks team



KATHMANDU: The government has formed a team to engage in dialogue with stakeholders to resolve the issues arising during the construction of the cable car at Pathibhara (Mukkumlung) in Taplejung.

A press statement issued by the Home Ministry late Sunday night stated that the team will be led by Joint Secretary of the Home Ministry, Prem Prasad Bhattarai, and will include representatives from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Ministry of Urban Development.

Ram Chandra Tiwari, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of the Home Ministry, urged the protesting parties to withdraw their protest programs and work together through dialogue to resolve the issues.

The talks team will begin its work immediately, and the Home Ministry has also requested the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration to continue efforts to address the cable car-related challenges.

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