Dhangadhi, Dec.17: The border checkpoints of the Nepal-India international border connected with Kailali will remain closed for a day on Tuesday.

Administrative Officer of the District Administration Office said that India, the border point of the two countries will be closed for a day in view of the by-elections taking place in Palia,  Lakhimpur Kheri of India today.

The border checkpoint which was closed from 6 AM today will be opened at 6 PM on Tuesday.

The by-election for the chairperson post which was vacant is being conducted today. The border point will open after the by-election ends.