गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Border checkpoints to be closed from today Nepal Border checkpoints to be closed from today KathmanduPati May 10, 2022 File Photo BANKE – Banke and Bardiya checkpoints sharing border with India are to be closed from tonight in view of the May 13 civic poll in Nepal. Chief District Officer Surya Bahadur Khatry informed that the Banke and Bardiya-based checkpoints sharing border with India are to be closed for 72 hours. He shared that the border checkpoints will remain closed from 12.00 tonight through May 13 mid night. The measure will be put in place to conduct the local level election in a free, fair, peaceful and impartial manner. Earlier too, the administration had decided to close border checkpoints at least 72 hours before the election considering possible security threats due to open borders.Banke and Bardiya districts share 65 and 82 kilometers of border area with India. Write your comments RELATED NEWS TU running chance exams for students missing grades for three… President Paudel endorses three ordinances US special envoy calls on Foreign Minister Khanal Four arrested with pistol and drugs US Two-Star General to Meet Nepal Army Chief Sigdel Yarsa picking begins in Manang Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished4 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights5 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Now more than ever, support the IT sector Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops Female officer placed in charge of armed force after 50 years Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun