Kathmandu, March 21
Many border points between Nepal and India have been closed in the country’s bid to prevent the coronavirus infection in Nepal. Major border points, however, are still open as the government is waiting for the Indian government’s consent to close them.
The Jamunaha border point, near Nepalgunj of Bara district in Province 5, is the biggest border point closed fearing the infection. Officials say the border point has been closed for the next one week beginning today.
In the past few days, thousands of Nepali migrant workers, working in India, had returned to Nepal via this border points, but the officials had failed to take
Likewise, smaller border points across Province 2 have been shut. Major crossings of the province such as Raxaul, Gaur, and Bhittamode, however, will remain open till the next notice.
