Kathmandu
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The prohibitory order that has been imposed in Kathmandu valley is likely to be extended. Since the number of people being infected with the coronavirus has not gone down as expected the administrations of the three districts within Kathmandu are likely to extend the order.
The current prohibitory order will come to an end at midnight today. Even though public transportation has been allowed to operate within the valley the district administrations are likely to strictly monitor hotels and restaurants that have been allowed to provide home-delivery and take-away services.
Examinations will be allowed to take place by adopting all necessary health safety measures but other events will not be permitted.
The prohibitory order in Kathmandu valley is likely to be extended in Kathmandu valley. The order could be extended for a further 15 days.
Chief District Officer of Bhaktapur, Prem Prasad Bhattarai, mentioned that the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur will sit for a meeting today to decide on how long the prohibitory order will be extended and its modality.
He also informed that the meeting that is scheduled for 1 pm will also decide on whether or not to allow the operation of long-distance public transportation services from Kathmandu.
Meanwhile, Dhundi Prasad Niraula, Chief District Officer of Lalitpur, also confirmed that discussions have been going on regarding extending the prohibitory order for another 15 days and also on whether to allow the resumption of long-distance public transportation services.
The prohibitory order was imposed in Kathmandu valley from April 29 to stop the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus and it has been continuously extended till date.
The prohibitory order that was imposed in Kathmandu valley to curb the spread of the second wave of the coronavirus is likely to be extended again. The order that was extended for the second time in the valley will come to an end on midnight of May 27. However, there are high chances that it will be extended.
There is a need to extend the prohibitory order in Kathmandu because the number of COVID-19 infections has not declined as expected, according to Kali Prasad Parajuli, Chief District Officer of Kathmandu. A meeting of the chief district officers of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, which has been scheduled for this afternoon, will take a decision on whether or not to extend the prohibitory order.
Besides the prohibitory order the meeting will also hold discussions on Ordinance on COVID-19 Crisis Management, 2021 that was issued by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on May 20. Discussions will also be held on the health safety protocols that have been issued and their implementation and regarding management of oxygen for hospitals.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier instructed the chief district officers of Kathmandu valley to impose the prohibitory order in a stricter manner. As per the Home Ministry, prohibitory orders have been imposed in 75 districts across the country.
