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They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism ...
At least 24 people, including 12 security personnel, were injured in clashes between security forces and protesters opposing a cable car project in the Pathibhara area of Taplejung district in ...
They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism ...
Across Nepal, five cable car projects have opened in the past two years -- and 10 more are under development, according to government figures. Critics accuse the government of failing to assess ...
Similarly, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden has called for an immediate halt to the cable car project in the Pathibhara area. Tensions in the area have been rising almost ...
The cable cars symbolise Nepal's breakneck bid to cash in on tourism, making up more than six percent of the country's GDP in 2023, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).