Nepali tea industry is lagging behind in terms of technology and expertise, putting a damper on the country’s attempt to promote the Himalayan product in the international market.

Agricultural insurance has failed to take off in Ilam due to lack of knowledge among farmers and lackluster efforts on the part of government officials and insurance companies.

The establishment of a Tea Auction Centre, which is expected to benefit tea farmers and entrepreneurs by allowing them to sell their products via auction, has been stalled due to lack of coordination among the concerned stakeholders.

The ongoing protests in Darjeeling have started affecting transactions at Pashupatinagar Customs office as both exports and imports handled at this border point have decreased. This has caused customs fees collection to fall sharply.

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has claimed that the new constitution would be drafted within the slated time even if the disputed issues have to be put to vote.