Biplav Bhattarai

Biplav Bhattarai is the Ilam correspondent for Kantipur Publications.

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Kiwi farmers in eastern Nepal told not to harvest fruits until they are fully ripened

Local authorities have decided to keep a close watch as premature picking may harm demand in the future.

Tea farmers and entrepreneurs sceptical about trademark implementation

Stakeholders highlight the system of getting organic tea certified, which costs more than Rs 500,000, as a major obstacle to widespread adoption of the new brand.

Nepal's orthodox tea gets its own trademark

The trademark includes the words 'Nepal Tea Quality from the Himalaya'.

Lockdown-hit tea farmers complain about low prices for green leaves

The tea factories have fixed the price at Rs20 to Rs30 per kg for this year.

Paragliding yet to go commercial in Ilam despite several successful tests

Lack of investors, skilled manpower and legal hurdles are behind Ilam’s failure to hold a commercial flight, stakeholders say.

Ranjana Suruchi: From a tea estate to the national football team

From humble beginnings in Fikkal, Suruchi went on to represent Nepali football on numerous occasions.

Welcome to the jewel of the east

Illustrious Ilam rolls out its green carpet for visitors.

Tea factories close down in protest over work procedure

Tea producers say they cannot purchase tea at the price fixed by the municipality

‘One ward, one model school programme’ starts in Ilam

Mangsebung Rural Municipality in Ilam has started the “One ward one model school programme” in the rural municipality with an aim to promote quality education in community schools.

Unsafe abortion puts women’s lives at risk in Ilam

Although 21 health facilities including the district hospital in Ilam have been providing safe abortion services free of cost, many women are still risking their lives opting for unsafe abortion procedures in Ilam Municipality.

A cup full of woes for tea estate workers

Kishore Khati spent his whole life as a tea estate worker. He was just 14 when he started working at Giri Bandhu Tea Estate in Buttabari, Jhapa.

Himalayan Sherpa stun Three Star

Himalayan Sherpa Club stunned defending champions Three Star Club 3-1 rallying from a goal down to enter the semi-finals of the fifth Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament here on Wednesday.

Police see off Darjeeling, enter semis

Nepal Police Club (NPC) earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over United Darjeeling of India to enter the semi-final of the Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament here on Tuesday.

Hosts Mai Valley meet Darjeeling in opener

Hosts Mai Valley Club of Ilam will play against visiting Darjeeling United of India in the curtain raiser of the fifth Mai Valley International Invitational Gold Cup football tournament on Sunday.

Ilam sets up red panda breeding centre

Sandakpur Rural Municipality in Ilam district has set up a red panda breeding centre in Tappu area at ward no 1, 2 and 3 for the panda’s conservation.