Traders are now facing losses amounting to millions of rupees as these products, particularly fruits with short shelf lives, deteriorate rapidly.

The Chinese officials have set border crossing times between 8:00 am and 11:00 am.

This measure aims to curb the growing problem of fraudulent candidates taking tests on behalf of others.

When the devastating earthquakes nearly wiped out the whole of Sindhupalchok last year, no one there had probably thought that they would still be living in makeshift shelters when another rainy season adds to their misery.