Eastern tea industries closed after India's blockade, 60,000 jobs in crisis
-
Media Baaji
- Thu, 18 June 2026
Kathmandu. After India imposed an unannounced ban on Nepali tea exports, the tea industries of Elam and Jhapa have started to close down. 56 industries in Elam have already been closed, while more than 30 industries and about two dozen tea gardens in Jhapa have also been closed since Thursday.
According to the Nepal Tea Producers Association, the tea produced has been stored in warehouses due to the halt in exports. According to the association, the industry was forced to close after repeated requests to the government to solve the problem were not heard. Union president Aditya Parajuli has warned that the bandh program will continue until the obstruction imposed by India is removed.
Express
Related News
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency on Friday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rate of foreign currency for today. The fixed exchange rate is fixed at the buying rate of one US dollar at 147 rupees 96 paisa and the selling rate at 148 rupees 56 paise. Similarly,...
Expanding energy cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh
Kathmandu. Bangladesh has agreed to take an additional 20 MW of electricity from Nepal. The seventh meeting of the Energy Secretary-level joint directorate committee of Nepal and Bangladesh held on Thursday has agreed...
Petrol and diesel prices stable
Kathmandu. Nepal Oil Corporation has decided to continue the retail sale price of petroleum products. Despite receiving the new purchase price from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the Board of Directors' meeting held on Monday decided not to change...
Extension of Pokhara-Muglin road affected due to non-removal of electricity poles
Kathmandu. The construction of the Pokhara section under the Pokhara-Muglin road project has been affected due to the non-removal of the poles of the 11 kV dedicated power line taken to the Pokhara International Airport. Due to the non-removal of...
Preparation for re-operation of Hetauda textile industry
Bagmati. With the preparation of the government to re-open the Hetauda textile industry, which has been closed for a long time, the activity has been increased with the on-site approval from the government agencies.
Established in 2032 withi...
Do not take immediate budget for the operation of Hetauda textile industry: Minister Gauri Kumari
Look around. Industry, Commerce and Supply Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav has said that the Hetauda textile industry, which has been closed for a long time, will be operated immediately without additional budget from the Ministry of Finance. Minister...