Kathmandu, Sept. 8 -- The Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed a curfew in and around New Baneshwar after clashes between Gen Z protesters and police.

The demonstration, opposing government corruption and the social media ban, escalated as protesters broke into a restricted area.

The curfew, issued by Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Chhabilal Rijal under Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, is effective from 12:30 pm to 10 pm on Monday.

The order covers New Baneshwar Chowk westward to Everest Hotel and Bijulibazar Arch Bridge, and from New Baneshwar Chowk eastward via Min Bhawan and Shantinagar to Tinkune Chowk.

It also applies from New Baneshwar Chowk northward through Eyeplex Mall to Ratna Rajya Secondary S...