Bhim Chapagain

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HOMESTAY ALLURING TOURISTS

Published On: May 31, 2018 09:35 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

Homestay projects in several villages in Ilam have gradually started coming into the radar of travelers. These family-run lodges are especially known for providing an organic feel of the rural Ilam settings to their guests. At present home stays in Antu, Mai pokhari, Balangau, and Jamauna villages are seeing a large number of visitors.

Tea entrepreneurs continue facing obstruction at Panityanki border

Published On: May 29, 2018 09:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 29: The obstruction in export Nepali tea has continued at the border, leading to severe inconvenience to tea farmers and entrepreneurs. They are still unable to export their products from the eastern border at Panityanki, Jhapa forcing them to use alternative border points that incur more expenses.

Man kills wife with khukuri

Published On: May 25, 2018 08:47 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 25:  Madan limbu, 38, of Maijogamai rural municipality-5 has killed his wife. Limbu launched a khukuri attack on his wife Bimala Limbu, 26, over a family dispute, said Police source.

Indian customs officials obstruct Nepali tea exports: Industrialists

Published On: May 9, 2018 10:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 9: Indian customs officials have obstructed export of readymade tea to India, according to industrialists.

Ilam farmers not getting right price for green leaves: Study

Published On: May 8, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 8:Cost of production of green tea leaves in Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam is Rs 37.31 per kilogram, a recent study conducted by Nepal Tea and Coffee Development Board shows. The board had conducted the study together with Suryodaya Municipality following complaints from farmers that return from tea farming is minimal compared to high investment.

Police arrest 'drunkard' for attempted rape

Published On: May 3, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 3: Police have arrested Sudip Gurung, 23, in an attempted rape case of an elderly woman of Ilam. He is in custody for further investigation.

83-year-old reportedly raped in Ilam

Published On: May 2, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 2: In an extremely shocking case, an octogenarian lady has been reportedly raped and injured in Katahare village of Ilam.

Three Star Club lifts Mai Valley Gold Cup title

Published On: May 1, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 1: Ruslan Three Star Club has lifted the fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a slender 1-0 win over Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club in the final on Monday.

Both Manang, Three Star confident of winning Mai Valley Gold Cup

Published On: April 30, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 30: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club and Ruslan Three Star Club are going head-to-head in the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament on Monday. Both the teams will be going into the match with full preparations to lift the title of the biggest prize money of the eastern hilly region.

Three Star, Manang Marshyangdi to vie for Mai Valley title

Published On: April 29, 2018 08:43 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 29: Ruslan Three Star Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 2-0 win over the departmental team Armed Police Force in the second semifinal match on Saturday.

Manang Marshyangdi Club into Mai Valley final

Published On: April 28, 2018 09:05 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 28: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a slender 1-0 win over the departmental side Tribhuvan Army Club in the first semifinal match on Friday.

Armed Police Force into Mai Valley semis

Published On: April 25, 2018 11:36 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 25: The departmental team Armed Police Force has advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 2-1 win over the defending champion Jhapa XI on Tuesday.

Manang Marshyangdi into semis

Published On: April 24, 2018 08:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 24: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club has advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament defeating the host Mai Valley Club on Monday.

Two injury time goals help Police reach quarters

Published On: April 23, 2018 08:27 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 23: The departmental team Nepal Police Club stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with the help of two injury time goals from Suman Lama and Rabi Paswan on Sunday.

Sikkim United into Mai Valley quarters

Published On: April 22, 2018 08:39 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 22: India’s Sikkim United became the first foreign team to reach the quarterfinal as it defeated CMG Sankata Club 1-0 in the ongoing fourth Mai Valley International Invitational Tuborg Gold Cup football tournament on Saturday. Sikkim’s Sanjay Khatri scored the decisive goal in the match.

Armed Police Force into Mai Valley quarters

Published On: April 21, 2018 08:54 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 21: The departmental team Armed Police Force has advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 3-1 win over Bangladesh’s Kawran Pragati Sangh on Friday.

Host My Valley defeats Kaski in opener

Published On: April 20, 2018 08:05 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 20: Goals from Nepal U-16 player Manish Thapa propelled My Valley Football Club to a 3-2 win over Kaski XI in the curtain raiser of the ongoing International Invitational Tuborg My Valley Gold Cup football tournament on Thursday. Thapa bagged a brace, while captain Subhash Rai scored from a penalty to give the host a win.

Manpower crunch a major problem even after nine months of local govts

Published On: April 7, 2018 03:48 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 6: Even nine months after the formation of the local governments, lack of manpower has still been an unsolved problem. This has not only delayed the development projects at the local level but also deprived the people of government services. It has been a real challenge for the available staffers to do multi-tasking to manage everything.

Chinese ambassador praises Ilam tea

Published On: April 3, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 3: Nepali organic tea is popular in many countries across the world. Within Nepal, some consider tea produced in Ilam as the best.

People returning to their hometowns in Ilam

Published On: March 27, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 27: There was a time when people used to migrate to the district headquarters permanently or temporarily in search of better opportunities. However, the same people have started moving back to their home-villages, thanks to the new federal restructuring of the state.