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  Garo Hills Council poll tensions explained: What triggered unrest and what locals are demanding

  India | April 10, 2026 23:14 IST

  Two persons were killed in police firing at Chibinang in West Garo Hills during clashes that erupted amid protests by sections of the Garo community against the attempt of non-Garo candidates in the filing of nominations.

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  Meghalaya unrest: Two killed as police open fire during clashes in West Garo Hills; Army deployed

  Meghalaya | March 10, 2026 20:27 IST

  The unrest occurred amid rising tension related to the nomination process for the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections. The incident took place in the Chibinang area, where a confrontation broke out between members of tribal and non-tribal communities.

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  Curfew imposed in southern Nepal after violent clashes between two groups, check restrictions

  World | February 21, 2026 17:04 IST

  Nepal: Under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, the District Administration Office has prohibited movement of people, organising gatherings, assemblies, rallies, and demonstrations within the curfew zone.

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  Nepal: Birgunj on edge as curfew extended after mosque vandalism triggers religious tensions

  World | January 06, 2026 9:28 IST

  Nepal's Birgunj continues to face heightened tension as the curfew is extended following a mosque vandalism and Quran burning incident in Dhanusha. Protests by both Muslim and Hindu groups escalated into clashes, prompting police action and multiple arrests.

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  Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am today amid communal clashes, mosque vandalism

  World | January 05, 2026 23:59 IST

  The flashpoint in Dhanusha district saw youths trash a mosque in retaliation for purported anti-Hindu slurs in a TikTok video posted by two Muslim youths—now detained. By Sunday, fury exploded in Birgunj: crowds burned tires, ransacked a police post, and scuffled with officers.

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  Nepal GenZ protests: Curfew imposed in Bara clashes erupt months after regime change | What we know

  World | November 20, 2025 17:49 IST

  Nepal protests news: Curfew has been reimposed in Bara district after new clashes broke out between protesters and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist Leninist, led by former prime minister KP Sharma Oli.

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  Nepal protests: Public movement allowed for few hours amid extended prohibitory orders in country

  World | September 11, 2025 10:22 IST

  Nepal has extended curfew orders across Kathmandu Valley even as calm begins to return following days of violent protests. While Tribhuvan International Airport has resumed operations, unrest in prisons and uncertainty over interim leadership continue to keep the nation on edge.

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  Nepal: 19 dead, Home Minister resigns as Gen Z protest turns violent; PM Oli stands firm | 10 points

  World | September 08, 2025 23:48 IST

  Nepal is facing a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli refused to lift a controversial social media ban, triggering Gen Z-led protests that turned deadly and led to the Home Minister's resignation.

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  Nepal: Massive Gen Z protests erupt in Kathmandu over social media ban, 14 dead

  World | September 08, 2025 15:51 IST

  Protest in Nepal: The curfew, imposed by Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Chhabilal Rijal under Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, is effective from 12:30 pm to 10 pm on Monday.

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  Nepal pro-monarchy protests: Army deployed, curfew imposed in Kathmandu as clashes leave 2 dead

  World | March 29, 2025 8:35 IST

  The police in Nepal had to use tear gas and water cannons to disperse pro-monarchist demonstrators as protests took a violent turn in Kathmandu. The protest was joined by the pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party and others, which was aimed at restoring the monarchy in Nepal.

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  Nagpur: Six days after violence, curfew completely lifted from all areas; over 100 arrested

  Maharashtra | March 23, 2025 17:02 IST

  As the violence broke out on March 17 in Nagpur, curfew was imposed in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar police station areas.

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  Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city

  Maharashtra | March 20, 2025 16:41 IST

  Considering the people's convenience and law and order, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of curfew from Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police station areas from 2 pm on Thursday.

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  Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes

  Maharashtra | March 18, 2025 9:30 IST

  Violence erupted in central Nagpur in the Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday evening, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

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  48-hour curfew imposed in Kerala's Mananthavady: Schools, Anganwadis closed from today

  India | January 27, 2025 6:48 IST

  Wayanad tiger attacks: As per the official release, the curfew applies to Division 1 (Pancharakolli), Division 2 (Pilakavu), and Division 36 (Chirakkara) from 6 am on January 27 for 48 hours.

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  Manipur: Fresh curfew imposed in two villages of Kangpokpi district following unrest

  Manipur | January 11, 2025 23:17 IST

  The district authorities have issued an order raising concerns about a possible breach of peace in Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei villages under the Kangchup Geljang sub-division.

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  Curfew imposed in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon after violent clash between two groups

  Maharashtra | January 01, 2025 20:13 IST

  On the violent clash between two groups in Paladhi village of Jalgaon, NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad held Minister Gulab Rao Patil "responsible" for the chaos.

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  Curfew imposed, internet suspended in 7 Manipur districts amid protests over kidnapping, killings

  Manipur | November 16, 2024 20:09 IST

  Manipur faces escalating violence after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam, prompting curfews, internet suspensions, and state security measures. Protests over the kidnapping and killing of six individuals have led to property destruction, MLA house raids, and increased tensions.

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  Manipur unrest: Curfew imposed in 3 districts amid student protests over drone and missile attacks

  Manipur | September 10, 2024 13:04 IST

  Manipur violence: More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.

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  Meghalaya imposes curfew on Indo-Bangladesh border, BSF on high alert

  Meghalaya | August 06, 2024 10:00 IST

  Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Securit (CCS) on Monday. He was briefed about the Bangladesh crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Mr Nirmala Sitharaman, RAW and IB Chiefs were present in the meeting

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  Police outpost torched, several houses set on fire in Manipur's Jiribam by militants

  India | June 08, 2024 13:54 IST

  The situation in Manipur's Jiribam was already tense after killing of a man by suspected militants following which a curfew was imposed in the district as locals protested.