गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Preparation underway to open religious shrines from October 17: Minister Bhattarai Nepal Preparation underway to open religious shrines from October 17: Minister Bhattarai KathmanduPati October 07, 2020 file photo KATHMANDU : Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Bhattarai, has said that preparations have been made to reopen religious shrines and temples across the nation starting October 17. Talking to the media at Suketar airport, Minister Bhattarai, who reached his hometown in Taplejung today to inaugurate Border Outpost (BOP) at Olangchungola, said “The government has made preparations to gradually reopen religious and cultural places that have been closed to COVID-19.” He shared the proposal of opening the religious sector would be taken in the next Cabinet meeting, allowing such places to be opened from October 17 if the proposal is passed. The Minister clarified that these sites will be reopened from Dashain onwards while implementing health safety precautions. Earlier this morning, Minister Bhattarai inaugurated the BOP at Olangchungola. On the occasion, he expressed that security challenges seen at the border area with China will be reduced with the establishment of BOP. Home Secretary Maheshwor Neupane, Inspector General of Police Shailesh Thapa Chhetri and Inspector General of APF Shailendra Khanal were also present on the occasion. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Public Relations for a Soldier Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Bamdev Gautam’s appointment as National Assembly member challenged in Supreme Court Money laundering case worth millions filed against gangster ‘Bale’
