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Contractor’s negligence puts bridge in limbo

Published On: November 17, 2018 09:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Nov 17: Negligence of the contractor has put Dudhang bridge of Ilam-Soyang-Nayabazar road section in limbo. Although the deadline has been extended twice, the completion of the bridge is still uncertain.

Residents not happy with substandard roads

Published On: November 14, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Nov 14: Despite spending, what locals claim to be massive budget, on repairing and upgrading roads, they remain in a dilapidated condition in Ilam.

East Nepal’s second immigration office to be set up at Pashupatinagar

Published On: October 25, 2018 07:36 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Oct 25: The government is working to set up an immigration office at the Pashupatinagar checkpoint in Ilam district to allow foreign tourists to enter Nepal through the checkpoint. Local entrepreneurs said the checkpoint would hugely benefit the tourism sector in eastern Nepal.

Tourism in Ilam

Published On: October 23, 2018 10:45 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Oct 23: Visitors from across the country plan to visit Ilam to enjoy the scenic view of Kanyam’s lush landscape and tea gardens. Sunrise and sunset from the location are also equally fascinating. However, relishing to the views of the snowcapped mountain ranges is less acknowledged at llam. Nonetheless, the mystic mountain of Ilam is overshadowed by the tea gardens and agro-tourism. The majority of visitors are apathetic to the features the further hills flaunt.

Border security emerges as a major challenge in Ilam

Published On: October 10, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Oct 10: The Ilam units of the Armed Police Force (APF) have recognized border security as their biggest challenge.

Border security emerges as a major challenge in Ilam

Published On: October 8, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Oct 8: The Ilam units of the Armed Police Force (APF) have recognized border security as their biggest challenge.

Justice delivery ineffective due to lack of legal awareness

Published On: October 2, 2018 08:57 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Oct 2: Renuka Chauhan of Ilam Municipality-9 stayed in Kathmandu for some months for his son’s treatment after her son was diagnosed with brain tumor last year. In the meantime, her husband Chandra Prasad Chauhan brought home a young woman stating that she is a distant relative. Enraged, Renuka filed a case of polygamy against him at the district court. The district court however did not find her husband and released him. However, recently it has surfaced her husband has fathered a child with the woman and that they were indeed in a serious relationship.

Ban on 20-year-old vehicles deprive rural areas of transportation

Published On: September 26, 2018 10:27 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 26: There was a huge excitement among the local representatives when Sandakpur Rural Municipality purchased a brand new Bolero jeep last year.

Tea industrialists seek amendment to Labor Act

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:48 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 25: Tea industrialists of eastern Nepal have reiterated that they would not be able to implement new wage structure fixed by the government.

Civil servant dies in a bike mishap

Published On: September 23, 2018 01:44 PM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 23: A man has died when he met with an accident today as his motorbike was hit by a JCB, Na, 1 Ka, 3729 at Kankai municipality along the East-West highway.

Ilam a destination for religious tourism

Published On: September 22, 2018 09:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

Ilam sees a big influx of tourists, especially during September and October. The eastern province of Nepal -- notable for tea plantation -- is also renowned as a religious destination. In addition to embracing natural beauties the region holds, a large number of devotees also visit Ilam citing its religious values.

Tea workers launch protest demanding implementation of minimum wage

Published On: September 6, 2018 08:07 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 6: Tea workers of eastern Nepal have launched a protest against tea industries following the latter's reluctance to pay them minimum wage fixed by the government.Though the government has revised the minimum wage twice, industries are still paying farmers as per the earlier wage structure.

Why were our kin disappeared? Killed? Conflict victims’ families

Published On: September 2, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 2: On September 29, 2002, Khadananda Adhikari of Paanchthar’s Yangwarak Rural Municipality-1, Chyangthapu was shot dead while walking. His family members saw the brutal scene of him being shot by 36 bullets. “Why was my husband killed?” questioned his wife Homa, adding, “I have been asking this question for the past 12 years but have received no answer.”

Tea factories not paying minimum wage to laborers

Published On: August 28, 2018 08:18 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Aug 28: Though the government’s minimum wage for workers came into effect from the month of Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August), tea workers were deprived of the increased wage in the first month of Fiscal Year 2018/19.

Most workers in tea industry are temporary

Published On: August 6, 2018 09:10 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Aug 6: A total of 3 million workers are engaged in tea industry of Nepal. But only 3,244 them are hired on permanent basis, a survey shows.

Zero student in masters' programs after semester system introduced

Published On: July 31, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 31: Introduction of the semester system in masters' level programs by Tribhuvan University has affected student enrollment in campuses affiliated to it in the hilly districts of the eastern region. In some campuses, the number of enrollment in the masters programs has gone down to zero.

The never-ending border disputes still linger

Published On: July 26, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 26: While border disputes along the no-man's-land in eastern Nepal have continued for years, the government authorities are yet to make any concrete effort to resolve the issue with the southern neighbor, India.

Demand for Nepali organic tea rising

Published On: July 25, 2018 07:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 25: Tea producers in Ilam are facing difficulties in meeting the demand from international buyers Although the district is famous for tea production, it has not been able to produce sufficient tea to fulfill demand in the international market.

Municipality aims to be free of banned pesticides

Published On: July 21, 2018 12:05 PM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 21: At a time when over use of pesticides have been increasingly posing risks to people's life, Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam is gearing up to be a pesticide free zone in three years. For this, the municipality is working with stakeholders - farmers, people's representatives and industrialists. According to the plan, vegetables, crops and tea grown in this municipality will be fully organic.

Human trafficking through Pashupatinagar on the rise

Published On: July 21, 2018 03:45 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 20: The Indian gateway to eastern Nepal, Pashupatinagar has become the main 'transit' for human trafficking in recent days .Despite being aware that human trafficking through Pashupatinagar is much higher than through other customs points along the eastern border, the authorities concerned have turned a blind eye to this. By taking advantage of the open border, human traffickers sell people to India and many other countries by citing various reasons such as foreign employment, health, meeting relatives among others. According to Maiti Nepal, this customs point is used for trafficking girls and boys from as many as 52 districts including Ilam.