Protest banned

Kathmandu, April 17-Activities like gatherings, processions and sit-ins that could disturb the law and order situation have been prohibited in all areas within the Ring Road and up to 200 metres from the road within Kathmandu metropolis and Lalitpur sub-metropolis with effect from today. The prohibition will remain effective until further notice. The District Administration Office of Kathmandu and Lalitpur have, in separate notices, said that the prohibition has been enforced as per the Local Administration Act 2028 BS so as to maintain law and order and security, in view of the possibility of such activities leading to riots and disturbances in law and order, obstruction to non-participants and negative impact on public health.