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India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
India-Nepal border to shut briefly on July 24 and 28 for Uttarakhand panchayat polls
In view of the upcoming Uttarakhand panchayat elections, the Nepal-India border points in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed on July 24 and July 28, officials in Nepal confirmed on move comes as Uttarakhand conducts its local body elections in two phases, with voting scheduled for July 24 and 28. To maintain peace and prevent any cross-border disturbances, border checkpoints in Nepal's far-western districts adjoining India will not allow regular crossings on these to Baitadi Chief District Officer Punya Bikram Poudel, the border restrictions are being enforced to "ensure security and maintain law and order during the election period in the Indian border region." While the closure officially applies to July 24 and 28, two of the key checkpoints will shut down for longer periods:Pulghat checkpoint in Darchula will be closed from the evening of July 21 till the morning of July checkpoint in Baitadi will remain shut from the evening of July 25 until the morning of July extended closures are meant to cover the periods immediately before the polling days, often considered sensitive from a security it's not a complete lockdown. In case of emergencies, the checkpoints may be opened temporarily through mutual agreement between the authorities of both countries, officials said. This applies to situations involving medical emergencies or critical travel border between Nepal and India is open under normal conditions, with people on both sides crossing frequently for trade, family visits, education, and healthcare. However, during elections or security-sensitive periods, temporary restrictions are often placed to prevent illegal activities, smuggling, or movement of on both sides have coordinated in advance to implement the temporary closures and ensure the smooth conduct of the elections across the border in Uttarakhand, which shares several rural access points with Nepal's western panchayat polls are expected to witness active participation from local voters in Uttarakhand's hilly regions, prompting the Indian side to enhance vigilance and request cooperation from Nepalese and locals who regularly use the Pulghat and Jhulaghat checkpoints are advised to plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary travel during the closure such temporary closures are not uncommon during Indian state elections, especially in districts that share open borders with Nepal.- Ends
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nepal-India border points to be closed on Jul 24 and 28 for Uttarakhand panchayat polls
The Nepal-India border crossings in Baitadi and Darchula districts will be temporarily closed on July 24 and July 28 in view of the upcoming panchayat elections in Uttarakhand, officials here said on Wednesday. The panchayat elections in Uttarakhand are scheduled to be held in two phases on July 24 and July 28. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Digital Marketing Finance MCA Data Science Project Management Operations Management Management others CXO Technology Design Thinking Product Management healthcare PGDM Leadership MBA Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Others Degree Data Analytics Public Policy Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The decision to shut the border crossings in Baitadi and Darchula on July 24 and July 28 has been taken due to the upcoming panchayat elections in the neighbouring Indian state, Baitadi Chief District Officer Punya Bikram Poudel said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compare Spreads: Bitcoin vs Ethereum CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo The decision has been made to ensure security and maintain law and order during the election period in the Indian border region, officials said. Though the border crossings will remain closed on only two days, the Pulghat checkpoint in Darchula district will be shut down from the evening of July 21 till the morning of July 24, and the Jhulaghat checkpoint in Baitadi will be closed from the evening of July 25 till the morning of July 28, Poudel said. Live Events In case of emergencies, the checkpoints could be opened temporarily through mutual agreement between the authorities of both countries, he said.
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Eleven Nepali nationals being evacuated from Iran, expected to arrive in India tomorrow
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 23 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba announced that 11 Nepali nationals being evacuated from Iran in the evacuation flight being conducted by India are expected to arrive Southern neighbor by tomorrow. Addressing the parliamentary meeting on Monday, Foreign Minister Deuba informed that a total of 16 Nepali nationals are recorded to be in Iran, out of which 11 are being evacuated for now, as five remain in jail. 'Sixteen Nepali nationals are in Iran; last week, we requested India's Ministry of External Affairs to evacuate our nationals as well while they're evacuating their citizens via Jordan. They've agreed to bring 11 Nepali as well from the evacuation flight, who are now in Mashhad. hopefully, they'll be brought to India by tomorrow, and then they can come to Nepal easily. Out of them, one had to be issued a travel document, and there are five other Nepali citizens who are in jail after going to Iran through illegal migration channels. We are working to bring them back at the same time through this operation,' Foreign Minister Deuba briefed. The Indian Embassy in Tehran had coordinated the evacuation of Nepali nationals who travelled for about 900 kilometers overland from capital Tehran to Mashhad. As tension between Iran and Israel enters the second week, questions were raised about the evacuation and safety of Nepali workers in those war-raged countries. In her address, Foreign Minister Deuba informed lawmakers that over 2,000 Nepalis had gone to Israel under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, and all relevant data of these individuals is available. The minister noted that Nepal's embassy in Israel is currently non-operational due to conflict, with the ambassador working from a bunker. Additionally, she said three Nepalis stranded in Israel would be brought back via Egypt, as Germany declined to issue travel documents. She also revealed that around 500 Nepalis have settled in Israel through marriage. 'We are in constant consultation with the ILO and IOM about the ongoing situation and the evacuation of workers from there. From June 17, we have operated the online portal through which the details about the Nepali workers who want to be evacuated have been asked to sign in. Till now, 8 hundred and 85 people have filled in their details,' Minister Deuba said. On Saturday, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba had thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran, calling it a reflection of the strong Nepal-India ties. In a post on X, Deuba wrote, 'Thank you, External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar, for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts reflects the strength of Nepal--India ties.' Earlier on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Iran said that it had made efforts to evacuate citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka and noted that the efforts were made at the request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka. The Indian Embassy in Iran posted on X that 'On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy's evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka. ' The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its eleventh day on Monday. The conflict started after Israel, on June 13, launched a massive airstrike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion'. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a large-scale drone and missile operation, 'Operation True Promise 3', targeting Israeli fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply centres. (ANI)
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
1,100 Indians back from Iran, 800 more seek evacuation
Indians, who were staying in Iran, evacuated safely from war torn country Iran NEW DELHI: While 827 Indian nationals were back from Iran by Saturday evening, 800 more had approached the Indian embassy in Tehran for evacuation. The number of evacuees, in fact, was expected to exceed 1,100 with 300 more scheduled to arrive in a special flight around midnight. Govt sources said that 600 more Indians are expected to arrive from Iran on Sunday in two separate flights. At the start of the latest flare-up between Iran and Israel, there were 10,000 Indian nationals in Iran, out of which 6,000 were students. "About 800 are willing to be evacuated. They are expected to return in evacuation flights on Monday and Tuesday," said a source. The Indian govt said it will also help evacuate the citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka from Iran. They have been asked to register with the Indian embassy. "On request of the Govts of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian embassy's evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka," the Indian embassy in Iran posted on X. Nepal foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba thanked her counterpart S Jaishankar for India's swift assistance" in helping evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. "India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts is a reflection of the strength of Nepal-India ties," she said on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Cooling Tech Making Ductless ACs Go Mainstream [take a look] Keep Cool Click Here Undo Earlier in the day, a Mahan Air evacuation flight carrying 256 Indian students, the majority from J&K, landed at the Delhi airport on Saturday. "Thanks to the Govt of India for its efforts and timely coordination with Iranian authorities. We remain committed to ensuring the safe evacuation of all remaining students, especially those from vulnerable and remote regions," said the J&K Students' Association in a statement.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India assures Nepal of evacuating its nationals from Iran
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Kathmandu: India on Saturday assured Nepal that it will evacuate its nationals currently stranded in Iran amid its conflict with to a statement by Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba 's secretariat, she requested the Indian government to rescue 16 Nepalese nationals who were stranded in Minister Deuba requested the Indian government, through Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, to include the Nepali nationals in Iran during the evacuation of Indians from took to X to thank External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for India's swift assistance."Thank you @DrSJaishankar for India's swift assistance in helping to evacuate Nepali nationals from Iran. India's support in Nepal's evacuation efforts is a reflection of the strength of Nepal-India ties," Deuba the Indian mission in Iran said that it would help in evacuating nationals of Nepal and Sri Lanka following requests from their respective governments."On request of the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy's evacuation efforts in Iran will also cover Citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka," the Indian Embassy also instructed Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, to coordinate with the Indian authorities concerned to facilitate the the 16 Nepali nationals, five are currently in Iranian prisons due to immigration-related offences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding, efforts are underway to secure their release and repatriation as part of the evacuation process.
