Local units in the bordering areas say they can’t let the people enter the country until the centre takes a decision.

Authorities have coordinated with the respective local units to transport the returnees home.

But completion is still some way off due to lack of essential equipment, said officials.

Nepali authorities say they are concerned about the free movement of people as the Kolhui Bazaar in India, which lies just across the border, reported six Covid-19 patients on Saturday.

The Nepalis reached Sunauli border point from various parts of India three days ago and are waiting to be allowed in.

In the last week, thousands of people entered Nepal through various border points in Province 5. Nobody knows where they are now.

Major border points have health desks set up to screen footfall, most health desks are ill-equipped and under-staffed.

The municipality had been dumping garbage at the Paklihawa area, which lies in the border of Siddharthanagar Municipality Ward No. 1 and 2

Hotel Association Nepal said it would launch special packages after identifying potential tourist markets.

Experts say an increase in the supply of Indian currency has led to reduced business for money changers.

Much of the cash is from countries whose money the Central Bank does not exchange.

The plan is expected to be completed within the next three years, with authorities recently hiring a new consultant company for the job.

The students allege that the college has been charging them a total of Rs300,000 more than what is declared by the government.

Temporary idols of gods and goddesses which are on high demand during major Hindu festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Chhatha and Sripanchami.

Traders and tourism entrepreneurs fear the increase in criminal activities in the district is working against the district’s ambition to expand commercially.