Published On: May 15, 2024 08:20 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
KATHMANDU, May 15: Daily life has been affected by the transportation closure on the Mechi Highway. Due to the closure, movement of long as well as short-distance vehicles has been disrupted.
The shutdown has affected daily life in Illam, Panchthar, Taplejung, and Jhapa districts. Various organizations and groups announced the shutdown in response to the issue of deforestation in the area of Pathibhara (Mukulum), Taplejung, to construct a cable car.
The protestors claim that the cable car project is being forcefully carried out by cutting down trees at the center of faith for general public as well as Yakthung, Limbu community.
They have called the shutdown in the area of Tamor corridor and Taplejung along with Mechi Highway for today and tomorrow (Wednesday and Thursday).
PANCHTHAR, Dec 2: One person died and two others injured in a road accident along the Mechi Highway in Panchthar... Read More...
PANCHTHAR, July 21: Some eastern hill districts including Panchthar, Taplejung, and Tehrathum have been disconnected from the national road network... Read More...
ILHANG, July13: The Ranke-Phidim road section under the Mechi highway has reopened for traffic. ... Read More...
Leave A Comment