गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Nepal-India border in Siraha to be closed for Loksabha polls Nepal Nepal-India border in Siraha to be closed for Loksabha polls KathmanduPati May 05, 2024 File Photo SIRAHA – The Nepal-India border in Siraha district will be closed for a total of eight days in two phases, due to the upcoming Loksabha elections in the neighboring Indian state of Bihar. The elections are scheduled to take place in two phases: on May 7 and May 20. As per directives from the District Administration Office in Siraha, transit points will be closed 72 hours before each election date. Consequently, the border areas will be inaccessible from Saturday midnight until May 7 for the first phase and from midnight on May 17 until May 20 for the second phase. Around two months ago, a meeting between Nepal-India security officials concluded that the Thadhi, Bariyapatti, and Madarana points along the Nepal-India border in Siraha would be closed during the Loksabha polls in Madhuwani district of Bihar, according to Assistant Chief District Officer Naresh Kumar Yadav. Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Shah discusses with CMs to resolve complexities of federalism… KMC, Nepal Police to collaborate for road, urban safety Minister Shrestha directs for structural reform in energy sector German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal Police request not to publish misleading information Night passenger bus service to start from tonight Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights5 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive?