Nepal bans one-day trip to Tibetan town on China's request

Nepal has temporarily banned its citizens from entering the Tibetan border town of Khasa following a request by China ahead of Chinese Communist Party's 18th National Congress starting November 8.

Updated on: Nov 4, 2012, 17:02:45 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Nepal has temporarily banned its citizens from entering the Tibetan border town of Khasa following a request by China ahead of Chinese Communist Party's 18th National Congress starting November 8.

The ban, which began on Sunday, will continue till November 25 and prevent Nepalis from taking one-day trips to the small market town bordering Nepal's Sindhupalchowk district.

The decision follows a request by Chinese authorities to Nepali counterparts during a meeting on Saturday citing threat of border security during the important political development in Beijing,

The border town known as Zhangmu in Tibetan is frequented by many Nepali traders and residents from Sidhupalchowk and Dolakha districts to buy essentials or work.

One-day permits are provided to all Nepali citizens based on their citizenship cards. The new development won't affect movement of those wanting to visit the town using passports.

Khasa is also the point through which Chinese goods are imported to Nepal using the 800-km long Friendship Highway connecting Lhasa, capital of Tibetan Autonomous Region, to Khasa.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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