report in The Himalayan Times, Aug 28,2023The Tiptala transit at Olangchung Gola in Taplejung district has remained closed for the past four years. This has affected the local people in many ways ranging from halting the trade between the local people and neighbouring China and limiting their mobility. The border crossing was closed to stop the spread of COVID-19 following the request of the Government of China shortly after Chinese workers returned home from road…