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Nepal: Indefinite curfew imposed in Birgunj after clashes
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
According to the Chief District Officer, the curfew was imposed under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, which prohibits residents from moving around, gathering, rallying, demonstrating, holding meetings, or sieging within the designated areas, which include Bypass Road in t
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Curfew extended in Nepal's Birgunj city as tension continues over TikTok v
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The local administration on Monday afternoon had issued the prohibitory order in parts of the district but the two sides held simultaneous protest defying the order prompting authorities to impose curfew.
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Nepal bars gatherings and protests in Birgunj following communal tension
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"As per the decision of the District Security Committee, a prohibitory order has been issued in accordance with Section 6 (3A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, prohibiting any kind of gathering, meeting, procession and demonstration in the following areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City f
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Nepal local bodies urge social harmony after communal tensions in Madhesh
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Communal tensions in Nepal's southern plains prompted a high security alert after clashes in Parsa and Dhanusha. Protests, sparked by a TikTok video and mosque vandalism, led to injuries, tear gas use, and increased security across Madhesh, while authorities urged social harmony.
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Nepal's Madhesh on high alert after tensions erupt over TikTok video
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Security has been tightened across Nepal's Madhesh province after religious tensions linked to a TikTok video sparked protests and clashes in Birgunj and Janakpur. Police arrested three people, used tear gas to control unrest, and deployed additional forces to prevent further violence.
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Nepal: Tension continues to flare in Bara for 2nd day, authorities clamp d
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tension has continued for the second consecutive day in Bara District bordering the Indian state of Bihar as youths identifying themselves as Gen Zers returned to the streets a day after clashing with CPN-UML cadres.
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India-Nepal border closed ahead of Bihar polls, movement halted at Birgunj
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours as part of heightened security arrangements for the polls.
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Chhath concludes in Nepal with offerings to rising sun
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepal concluded the four-day Chhath festival with offerings to the rising sun. Thousands of devotees gathered at rivers and ponds, especially in Birgunj, to pray for family well-being, prosperity, and longevity. The festival honours the Sun God, symbolising truth, devotion, and gratitude.
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Markets in Nepal abuzz as devotees prepare for Chhath festival
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Hindu festival of Chhath that last for four-days commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahapar
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Truck operators stranded at West Bengal-Nepal border at Panitanki; transpo
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government's imposition of a ban on major social media platforms, citing concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity.
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Nepal: Amid Gen Z protest, prisoners escape after arson at Rajbiraj jail
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The prison's chief, Ganga Yogi, confirmed the arson attack sparked the fire, prompting security personnel to fire tear gas in an attempt to regain control. Despite their efforts, some inmates managed to flee the facility, which housed 397 prisoners at the time.
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"India-Nepal Economic Partnership Summit" 2025 commences in Nepal to accel
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The event also was co-organized by Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) Birgunj Chapter and NADA Automobile Association of Nepal, Madhesh Pradesh, PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre.
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