गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Borders to remain closed until mid October Nepal Borders to remain closed until mid October Govt to allow arrivals of international tourists for mountaineering, trekking from October 17 KathmanduPati September 15, 2020 KATHMANDU: The government has decided to continue its decision to close the international borders until mid October. The cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to close all border points until October 16. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, who is also the government spokesperson, said that the movement of the people will be allowed only through 10 designated border points while all other international borders of the country will remain close. The earlier decision to close the border was going to expire from August 16. Government spokesperson Gyawali also said that the cabinet also decided to allow the arrival of international tourists who come to Nepal for mountaineering and trekking. However, the cabinet meeting decided to continue its restrictions on schools and colleges, exams, training, sports, recreational activities, among others, until further notice. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal conveys condolences after Qatar’s former emir dies Nepal court jails two former ministers over fake Bhutanese refugee… Five-member Nepal delegation departs for China Nepal court revokes ban on private media advertisements Nepal records 73 monsoon disaster incidents in a day Nepal, Australia discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment7 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world WAP and the portrayal of the female body as a commodity Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner Former PM Bhattarai felicitates Indian taekwondo head coach Jaigadi CIAA initiates investigation into financial irregularities complaints against two SSPs