19 May 2008
Opening of Nathu-la pass
(IANS) The India-TAR border trade through the Nathu-la pass in Sikkim resumed after a gap of five months, marking the end of winter in the region. The trade began in July 2006 when India and China signed a treaty opening the border that had been closed since 1962. According to Ujjwal Gurung, director of the industry and commerce department of the Sikkim government, the route was to reopen on 01 May 2008, but had to be postponed because of massive landslides in Yadong county in the TAR. The route would remain open till 30 November. The existing trade list is restricted to just 15 items that can be imported from China and 29 items that can be exported to China from India.