As per the new rules, a mandatory customs duty or Bhansar will be imposed on goods costing more than Rs 100, to curb the loss of national revenue for Nepal.
Communal unrest grips southern Nepal near India border after Muslim youths' social media reels insulted Hindu gods, sparking protests, mosque vandalism in Kamala, violence in Birgunj, curfew, and India sealing the border with heightened security.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered the establishment of temporary detention centres in every district to house and deport illegal immigrants. The move aligns with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which Home Minister Amit Shah termed a "purification" exercise to remove infiltrators.
The ongoing political turmoil in Nepal has increased tension on the India-Nepal border. The problems of farmers in the Mithila region of Bihar, especially in Madhubani, Sitamarhi and Supaul, have increased.
Speaking about the alleged security lapses, Nepali officials say that the lack of modern tools and devices is a major factor. “We don’t have modern tools and equipment at our security check posts.
Dumariaganj is the only place where taps with Urdu and Arabic nameplates have been installed on the Indo-Nepal border by 'The Khair Technical Society. On these taps, the 'United Arab Emirates Association' is written in Arabic and the 'Khair Technical Society India' is written in English.