गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Nepal imposes curfew in Janakpur amid unrest Breaking Nepal imposes curfew in Janakpur amid unrest KathmanduPati July 31, 2026 CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v62), quality = 100 Kathmandu [Nepal], July 31 – Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Janakpurdham and surrounding areas of Nepal’s Dhanusha district on Thursday after protests intensified prompting security concerns and efforts to restore public order. The Dhanusha District Administration Office said the curfew came into effect at 3:30 pm local time and will remain in force until further notice. The order was issued under the Local Administration Act, 2028 following a decision by the District Security Committee based on an assessment of the evolving security situation. Chief District Officer Prem Prasad Luitel said the measure was necessary to prevent hooliganism and maintain peace and order as demonstrators became increasingly active across the district from Thursday morning. Authorities have urged residents to comply with the curfew and warned that legal action will be taken against anyone violating the restrictions. The administration said the temporary measure is intended to prevent further escalation of tensions while security agencies work to stabilize the situation and ensure public safety in the affected areas. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal stocks extend losing streak for fourth session Nepal deploys army amid Dhanusha curfew orders Nepal enforces curfew after fresh violent clashes Nepal PM condemns violence, urges social harmony Nepal PM skips UN, NAM summit meetings Nepal hospitals suspend OPD services after doctor attack Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Nepal-India petroleum pipeline saves over a billion rupees in transportation related costs Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Former PM Bhattarai felicitates Indian taekwondo head coach Jaigadi US presidential candidate Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate Education in crisis Dhakal elected FNCCI senior Vice-chair SSB removes temporary post from no-man’s land Confusion in Nepali Congress: who will become the party’s president?
