Nepal Returns To Normalcy Days After Violent Protests As Authorities Lift Curfew

Last Updated:September 13, 2025, 15:04 IST

Most areas of the Kathmandu Valley are now free of restrictions, some sensitive zones will remain off-limits to prevent potential protests and maintain order.

Nepal’s youth protests began on September 8. (Photo Credit: X)

After witnessing days of chaos and unrest, Nepal is finally returning to normalcy, with the end of violent protests. The nationwide curfew ended on Saturday, a day after the former Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister.

According to The Himalayan Times, the Nepalese Army hadn’t extended the curfew, which was initially enforced till 6 AM today.

With the restrictions lifted, public transportation resumed service this morning, and long-distance buses from Kathmandu to various parts of the country have also started their journeys.

However, according to Kathmandu’s Senior Superintendent of Police Bishwo Adhikari, although most areas of the Kathmandu Valley are now free of restrictions, some sensitive zones will remain off-limits to prevent potential protests and maintain order, The Kathmandu Post reported.

The decision was made during a committee meeting held on Saturday morning after evaluating the current security situation. It follows just a day after Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Karki as the new Prime Minister, reported the outlet.

The 73-year-old former Chief Justice of Nepal was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister on Friday evening, following widespread Gen Z protests driven by frustration over political stagnation, corruption, and economic disparity, triggered by the ban of social media platforms in the country.

Her appointment came after the protesters endorsed her name as their nominee for the interim position, citing her integrity and independence, following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after the widespread protests.

Karki’s selection marks a rare moment of consensus in Nepali politics. Chosen through a public vote held by Gen Z leaders on the online platform Discord, she emerged as the most popular and acceptable figure, not only among the youth movement but also among traditional political forces seeking stability and credibility during this time of upheaval.

The newly appointed interim Prime Minister of Nepal is also set to formally assume office on Sunday and is likely to announce the expansion of her cabinet the same day, sources related to this development told ANI on Saturday.

On Friday, Nepal’s Parliament was formally dissolved, and fresh elections were scheduled for March 5, 2026, just hours after Karki was sworn in as the new interim PM.

The President’s Office announced that the dissolution was approved in the first cabinet meeting convened by Karki at 11 pm (local time), marking the start of a six-month transitional government tasked with steering the country to the polls.

(With inputs from agency)

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