Border Tightening Boosts Birgunj Market, Raxaul Market Sees Decline

Parsa. The Indian border market of Raxaul, which is bustling in most seasons, is deserted at the moment. The market has become sluggish as the number of Nepalis going to Raxaul for shopping has decreased since the government tightened customs.Raxaul was considered a major market for the border residents of Nepal. Not only residents of Parsa district but also residents from Simara, Hetauda, and even Chitwan, the main cities of neighboring districts, used to go to Raxaul market for shopping.In recent times, the federal government has tightened customs checks in the border areas, and as a result, customers are gradually...