Tatopani border checkpoint to remain open from Friday

The Tatopani checkpoint where Nepal shares border with its northern neighbour China is to remain open from coming Friday.

The Tatopani checkpoint wherein human mobility has been halted for long will come into operation tomorrow.

A meeting between the Chinese and Nepali officials held at Lhasa on Tuesday decided to permit movement of the general public through the border point, informed Chief District Officer Ramesh Neupane. "We have made all necessary preparations from Nepal side", he said.

The movement of goods carrying vehicles has resumed three months back in the bordering checkpoint that has remained closed since 2015 earthquake.

CDO Neupane further informed the human mobility through the border point will remain open from Friday onward.

According to him, locals from Sindhupalchowk district will receive a pass having a year permit for mobility through the border point. ---