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Prohibitory orders around Maitighar area lifted after five months

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has lifted the prohibitory order in the areas spanning from Maitighar Mandala to Baneshwar after five months of enforcement. The decision comes amidst mounting criticisms from various quarters, including civil society and political groups, regarding the restriction’s impact on citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and expression. Last November, the imposition […]

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Kathmandu DAO extends restricted zones for 2 months

The District Administration Office (DAO) in Kathmandu has extended restricted areas around crucial government locations. The DAO had initially issued a prohibition order for a one-month period, covering areas such as Maitighar, the President’s Office, Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, and other designated regions. Following the conclusion of that period, the restricted area has now

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Kathmandu and Lalitpur DAOs issue prohibitory orders, Traffic Police urge emergency travel on Thursday

Amidst growing concerns of potential disruptions, the District Administration Offices (DAO) in Kathmandu and Lalitpur have taken preventive measures by issuing prohibition orders, placing restrictions on gatherings exceeding five persons for protests, processions, sit-ins, gherao, hunger strikes, and assemblies at key areas of the capital. In Kathmandu, Chief District Officer Jeetendra Basnet announced a prohibition

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DAO prohibits mass gatherings around Maitghar area for a month, writ petition filed against said decision

The District Administration Office (DAO) in Kathmandu has implemented a prohibition on mass gatherings in the area stretching from Maitighar Mandala to New Baneshwor for the next 30 days, effective from November 20. The restricted zones span from Maitighar Mandala to Baneshwar, covering Padmodaya Mode to Singhadurbar West Gate, through the Supreme Court, encircling Maitighar.

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Kathmandu DAO amends and updates prohibitory orders

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has added some points to its notice of week-long prohibitory orders issued earlier on Monday in order to curb the spread of second wave of COVID-19 infection. Chief District Officer Kali Prasad Parajuli issued a new notice on Tuesday with additional amendments and points, including protocols for conducting death rites,

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Kathmandu DAO prohibits organizing and participating in rallies

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has issued a directive against people holding rallies, mass meetings and demonstrations. In a press release, the DAO urged Kathmanduites to not create a crowd and or get involved in any kind of rallies which will contribute to the rise of coronavirus infection in the capital. The press release

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