Many forced to leave country on the eve of festivals

Dodhara Chandani (Kanchanpur), Sept 18: Bada Dashain, the greatest festival of the majority Hindus in the country is only a week away. As a result, many are returning home from abroad to be with their loved ones during this occasion of grand celebration. However, things are different for many in the far west, where there is a rush of people going to neighbouring India in search of work on the eve of Dashain. In the past, the number of Nepalis returning home from employment in India would have increased by this time. However, the border crossing point is showing a...