Kathmandu Valley extends prohibitory period for 10 days

July 16, Kathmandu: The ongoing prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley has been extended until July 25.

A joint meeting of the CDOs of the three districts in the valley on Thursday decided to add 10 more days prohibitory period.

Shops and businesses will now be allowed to open until 7:00 in the evening, a one-hour extension from the previous provision.

Crowd gathering activities like cinema, party palace, dance bar, stadium, museum, conferences among others will still be prohibited.

Home delivery from restaurants has also been extended until 7:00 pm.

Public and private transportation are allowed to operate as per the previous provision.

Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Valley Kali Prasad Parajuli said pre-scheduled in-person examinations would take place in educational institutions.

However, Religious gatherings and cultural festivals in public would be prohibited.