Kathmandu, March 28 -- The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, on Friday, issued a curfew order in the Baneshwar-Tinkune and surrounding areas after pro-monarchy forces vandalised and set fire to private homes, shops, media houses, political party offices and government property.

The order has been imposed from 4:25pm to 10pm today, Chief District Officer Rishiram Tiwari said in the order.

The order prohibits movement, gatherings, rallies, protests, assemblies, and demonstrations within the designated boundaries.

The area extends from Gaushala to the airport, Gairigaun, Tinkune, and Koteshwar. It also includes Koteshwar to Jadibuti Bridge, Koteshwar to Balkumari Bridge, Baneshwar Chowk to Shankhamul Bridge, and Gaushala Chowk to...