Fertilizer being transported to Kathmandu from Tatopani Customs after 11 months

Chautara (Sindhupalchowk), April 19: Chemical fertilizer imported from China is being transported to Kathmandu from Tatopani Customs Office.

The fertilizer, which was stored in warehouse for the past 11 months, is being transported to Kathmandu after Trans Silk, the company getting contract to import fertilizer, completed necessary process.

According to Tatopani Customs Office, total 3,500 tonnes of chemical fertilizer has been sent to Kathmandu after the agreement between Agriculture Materials Company and Trans Silk.

Chief of Tatopani Customs Office, Dayanand KC, said out of 3,500 tonnes of chemical fertilizer, more than 1,200 tonnes of fertilizer has reached Kathmandu so far. The remaining amount of chemical fertilizer would reach Kathmandu soon as it is in customs clearance process.