NTB Media Center
A Tour Operators Meet was organized at the office of Royal Nepalese Consulate General, Kolkata, India on July 9, 2005 to apprise the leaders of tourism industry about the operation of Cosmic Air and the present situation of Nepalese tourism.
Addressing the function attended by tour operators of Kolkata, Hon’ble Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Buddhiraj Bajracharya said, ”Launching of Cosmic Air’s flight to Kolkata has strengthened the relationship between the people of Kolkata and Nepal. Although Kolkata has been connected by Indian Airlines for years, the flight of Cosmic Air will definitely make it easier for the people of both cities to travel Kathmandu and Kolkata. Visa free entry in both the country by their respective citizens, convertibility and acceptability of currency, food habits, language, religious faith and spiritual values are few common areas where India and Nepal have been benefiting down the ages. What I promised at BIMSTEC meeting a few months ago, I fulfilled my words by bring by bringing Cosmic Air to Kolkata boarding myself on it. I do hope this flight will continue to provide service to the passengers for a long time.”
In the programme Royal Nepalese Consul General Dr. Govind Prasad Kusum said,” Cosmic Air has made it cheaper to travel to Kathmandu by air than by three tier AC Railway.” He further said that there was no problem in traveling to Nepal at present. Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rajesh Raj Dali said the airlines operation in Nepal is necessity rather than luxury because of its topography. “Cosmic Air provides the best connectivity in Nepal and outside.” Managing Director of Cosmic Air M.B. Mathema highlighted about the operation of Cosmic Air and its history.
Manoj Saraf, Managing Director of Gainwell Travel said,” Although Cosmic Air’s ticket is cheap, the airport and other taxes becomes hindrance for travelers to travel to Nepal because it comes around Indian currency Rs. 2000.” Tour operators also said that the government of Nepal and India should accept the identification provided by tax offices. Royal Nepalese Consulate General also distributed the form to be filled up by the students and endorsed by the school authority while traveling to Nepal by air with their parents.
Mr. Sarad Pradhan, Media Consultant of Nepal Tourism Board spoke about the present scenario of Nepalese tourism. “Cosmic Air’s flight to Kolkata and Vanarasi will definitely give extra mileage to Nepalese tourism,” he said.
Nepal Tourism Board also distributed promotional materials to the tour operators.
(As reported by Mr. Sarad Pradhan, Media Consultant, NTB)
Monday, July 11, 2005
Friday, July 08, 2005
London Travel Advisory
NEPAL
July 8, 2005
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Nepalese citizens to ongoing security concerns in United Kingdom. We continue to urge Nepalese citizens to defer non-essential travel to United Kingdom.
We are concerned about the security situation in United Kingdom, specially in London and continue to urge Nepalese citizens to defer non-essential travel to United Kingdom. Travel via road, train or the underground in some areas in the center of London can be dangerous. On July 7th, 37 people were killed and 700 injured in a series of blasts in the London Underground and bus services. In addition, there have been brutal hotel price hikes as people got stranded in London.
An organisation has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and it seems they have Al-Queda Links. Seeing the fact that the UK was completely unprepared and the attacks could be carried out, we continue to regard that there is an ongoing intent to attack some more. The UK had periodically received information that the Al-Queda might attempt to attack or take actions specifically against U.K. citizens, but the authorities still did not manage to avert the attacks.
Nepalese citizens are advised to avoid travel to London unless they have reliable information that they can proceed safely in specific areas at specific times.
Nepalese citizens are encouraged to contact the Nepalese Embassy in London for the latest security information, and to travel by air whenever possible.
The Department of State in the US has designated the Al-Queda as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” organization under the "Terrorist Exclusion List" of the Immigration and Nationality Act and under Executive Order 13224.
Nepalese citizens who travel to or reside in Nepal despite this Travel Warning should factor the potential for violence into their plans, avoid public places and maintain low profiles while in UK. Nepalese citizens are urged to register with the Consular Section of the Embassy.
July 8, 2005
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Nepalese citizens to ongoing security concerns in United Kingdom. We continue to urge Nepalese citizens to defer non-essential travel to United Kingdom.
We are concerned about the security situation in United Kingdom, specially in London and continue to urge Nepalese citizens to defer non-essential travel to United Kingdom. Travel via road, train or the underground in some areas in the center of London can be dangerous. On July 7th, 37 people were killed and 700 injured in a series of blasts in the London Underground and bus services. In addition, there have been brutal hotel price hikes as people got stranded in London.
An organisation has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and it seems they have Al-Queda Links. Seeing the fact that the UK was completely unprepared and the attacks could be carried out, we continue to regard that there is an ongoing intent to attack some more. The UK had periodically received information that the Al-Queda might attempt to attack or take actions specifically against U.K. citizens, but the authorities still did not manage to avert the attacks.
Nepalese citizens are advised to avoid travel to London unless they have reliable information that they can proceed safely in specific areas at specific times.
Nepalese citizens are encouraged to contact the Nepalese Embassy in London for the latest security information, and to travel by air whenever possible.
The Department of State in the US has designated the Al-Queda as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” organization under the "Terrorist Exclusion List" of the Immigration and Nationality Act and under Executive Order 13224.
Nepalese citizens who travel to or reside in Nepal despite this Travel Warning should factor the potential for violence into their plans, avoid public places and maintain low profiles while in UK. Nepalese citizens are urged to register with the Consular Section of the Embassy.
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