PREM CHUNARA

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Tuins, tubes continue to claim lives

Published On: October 5, 2016 07:44 AM NPT By: PREM CHUNARA

DARCHULA, Oct 4: People falling down from ropeway into the Mahakali River and drowning is no more a news for Darchula locals. Every year they lose their village folks to the perilous journey.

Smuggling thrives along Tinkar border in Darchula

Published On: August 18, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: PREM CHUNARA

DARCHULA, Aug 18: Smuggling of animal parts and precious herbs through Tinkar border draws headlines every year. Sparse human settlement and absence of government security agencies in the area give smugglers unrestrained opportunity to carry out illegal activities across the border with India.

Yarsa smuggling on the rise in Darchula

Published On: July 16, 2016 12:20 AM NPT By: PREM CHUNARA

DARCHULA, July 16: After a ban in trade of yarsagumba in India, smuggling of the rare medicinal herb into Nepal has been on the rise in Darchula district which shares boarder with the southern neighbor.