Parsa, Jan. 6 -- The District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa has extended the curfew order in Birgunj city in the wake of the continued religious tension over a TikTok video.

The local administration on Monday afternoon issued the prohibitory order in parts of the district, but the two sides held simultaneous protests defying the order, prompting authorities to impose curfew.

The DAO, Parsa, yesterday imposed curfew from 6 PM (Local Time) on Monday to 8 AM (Local Time) on Tuesday. With the situation still out of control and the threat persistent, the curfew has been extended till 1 PM (Local Time), Tuesday.

"The curfew order issued yesterday, 2082.09.21 (2026.01.05) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM on 2082.09.22 (2026.01.06), in view of t...