Bajhang, July 17 -- The District Administration Office in Bajhang has started issuing China entry permits to locals travelling to Taklakot in Tibet through the Urai Bhanjyang border crossing, with 57 residents obtaining the documents since mid-May, officials said.

The permits were issued after Purang County in neighbouring Tibet agreed to allow group entry for Bajhang residents seeking to trade local products. Of those who received the permits, 31 were renewals of previous documents, while 26 were first-time applicants.

The border passes issued by the administration are valid for one year. Saipal Rural Municipality, which shares a border with China, is coordinating group travel arrangements to facilitate local trade.

The rural municipa...