Saturday, August 29th, 2026

‘Road and air connectivity important for tourism in Pokhara’



KASKI: Minister for Energy Kulman Ghising has said that international road and air connectivity is important for the tourism development of Pokhara.

Inaugurating the 27th edition of the Street Festival organized on the eve of the New Year 2026, Minister Ghising stated that the government has accorded priority for the beginning of the international flights from Pokhara International Airport.

“Road network upto Korola border point and international flights from Pokhara International Airport should be happened for the tourism development of Pokhara,” Minister Ghising added.

“The government has given priority to air connectivity. This is a geopolitical issue as well. The upcoming government should address this with top priority. Running an airport in a tourist city will contribute immensely to the tourism industry here,” Minister Ghising stated.

Organized by the Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal (REBAN) Pokhara, the Street Festival will continue until December 31.

Publish Date : 28 December 2025 21:33 PM

Death toll from Rasuwa floods rises to 626

KATHMANDU: The death toll from the floods in Rasuwa and

China sends tunnel rescue experts to Rasuwa as Indian and Chinese teams join efforts

KATHMANDU: China has sent a helicopter carrying tunnel rescue specialists

Rescue efforts intensify for workers trapped inside Trishuli-3A tunnel

RASUWA: Rescue efforts have intensified to evacuate workers trapped inside

Govt seeks foreign expertise for DNA analysis, victim identification and body management

KATHMANDU: The government has sought technical and expert assistance from

Houses damaged by flood in Baireni Bazaar (Photos)

DHADING: Houses in Baireni Bazaar, Dhading, have been damaged by