Govt extends curfew in Kathmandu by 7 hours

Local authorities in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur extended the 2:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. curfew until 3:00 a.m. Friday, without interval.

Issuing separate public notices Thursday evening, the district administration offices of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur stated that the 18-hour curfew has been extended by seven hours. The curfew orders will be effective within the periphery of Ring Road area and 200 meters beyond in Kathmandu and Lalitpur and parts of Bhaktapur.

This is the longest uninterrupted curfew imposed in the capital in recent times aimed at thwarting the seven-party movement and to bring the situation under control. nepalnews.com mk Apr 20 06

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