Curfew
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UK plans midnight social media curfew for teens: Face default app restrictions for 16, 17 year old
Technology | Jul 16, 2026, 06:47 PM ISTThe UK government is preparing to introduce stricter social media rules aimed at protecting teenagers from digital addiction and mental health risks. Under the proposed regulations, social media access for users aged 16 and 17 will be blocked by default between midnight and 6 AM.
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Garo Hills Council poll tensions explained: What triggered unrest and what locals are demanding
India | Apr 10, 2026, 11:14 PM ISTTwo 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 | Mar 10, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 21, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTNepal: 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 | Jan 06, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTNepal'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 | Jan 05, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTNepal 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 | Sep 11, 2025, 10:22 AM ISTNepal 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 | Sep 08, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTNepal 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 | Sep 08, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTProtest 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 | Mar 29, 2025, 08:35 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 23, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTAs 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 | Mar 20, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTConsidering 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 | Mar 18, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTViolence 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 | Jan 27, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTWayanad 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 | Jan 11, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 01, 2025, 08:13 PM ISTOn 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 | Nov 16, 2024, 08:09 PM ISTManipur 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 | Sep 10, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTManipur 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 | Aug 06, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTEarlier 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