KATHMANDU, Jan 8: Managing the crowd at peak times at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), especially in the immigration to the customs X-ray area has remained as a challenge. Passengers have been facing long queues from 'walk-through' to 'X-ray' checking, limited space, lack of accommodation for the sick, disabled and pregnant women. Due to this, efforts have been started to improve the airport facilities in recent days.

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: With the onset of Dashain, Tihar, and other festivals, Nepali expatriates are returning home, bringing with them various electronic gadgets such as TVs, mobile phones, and laptops. However, it's important to note that there are different customs regulations for travelers depending on their membership in the Social Security Fund.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Employees at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs Office have initiated a protest in response to a range of grievances. On August 29, 137 employees jointly submitted their resignations, citing a problematic work environment devoid of a conducive psychology. Their initial demand for improvement went unanswered, prompting them to commence the protest, putting forth five specific requests.

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The smuggled gold that had been confiscated from the customs office at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) over a month ago is found to be of 60.779 kg in weight.

KATHMANDU, July 21: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has reached the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) customs office to inquire about the 100 kg gold smuggling case.

DHANGADHI, May 24:  An Indian national who attempted to bribe the police by asking them to pass goods brought by evading customs has been arrested in Kailali.

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The government has decided to establish a customs office at the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA). Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel said that a cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Thursday decided to give pre-approval for the organization and management survey (O&M) to manage the manpower required for the full use of the airport.

RAUTAHAT, Sept 20: Vehicles worth billions of rupees have started to rot in the yard of the customs office due to failure to auction them on time. The parts of vehicles that were seized from those importing them illegally and brought to the customs office during different times have started becoming useless.

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: The Tatopani trade point-- one of two major trading points between Nepal and China -- has come into operation on Monday after nearly three months of closure.

NEPAGUNJ, Jan 23: According to the Department of Customs, the illegal import of goods is affecting revenue collection at the Nepalgunj Customs Office. But nevertheless, the office is increasing its target of revenue collection this year. According to the officials, the target for revenue collection for Fiscal Year 2019/20 is Rs 15 billion.

BUTWAL, Aug 22: Though the government statistics have shown that every year the production of vegetables is increasing, the import of vegetables has not reduced.

KAPILVASTU, June 29: More than 80% of revenue at Suthauli Customs Office, located in Yashodhara Rural Municipality, comes from agricultural products. However, in lack of quarantine services in Suthauli, all stakeholders are suffering.

RASUWAGADHI, June 17: Rasuwagadhi Customs Office has collected revenue of Rs 9.84 billion in first 11 months of current fiscal year 2018/2019.

RASUWA, May 23: Rasuwagadhi Customs Office is starting customs clearance suing computerized system from June 16.

BANKE, March 22: More than 140 petro product-laden tankers, which were obstructed by Indian Customs citing technical snag in online service, had entered Nepal last night.

BANKE, March 21: The Indian customs has stopped 140 tankers carrying petroleum products at the Rupaidiha customs, citing problem in online.

BIRGUNJ, March 21: Birgunj Customs Office, the main collector of customs revenue, has lagged behind in revenue collection.