Shimla, July 15 -- After a gap of six years, the Indo-China border trade via Shipki La - a strategic pass near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - is set to recommence from August 1, said Kinnaur deputy commissioner (DC) Amit Sharma on Tuesday.

The trade, earlier set to start on June 1, was delayed due to pending modalities regarding immigration. DC, Kinnaur-cum-Trade Authority, Amit Sharma made the announcement after presiding over a meeting. The trade will continue until November 30, he added.

He also asked the public works department to complete the warehouse facility-Chhuppan Trade Mart (Chupan)-by July 25. The mart will serve as a centralised hub for local villagers from upper Kinnaur to complete customs and registration formalities...