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The District Administration Office (DAO) has imposed a curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan. 

The curfew order will be effective from 9 pm today. Following the 'Gen-Z' group's vandalism and arson at public properties in Birgunj's Ghantaghar and Maisthan areas this evening, the Chief District Officer of Parsa, Toy Narayan Suvedi, announced that the curfew order will be in effect from Monday 9 pm  to Tuesday 9 am.

He stated that a curfew was issued according to the Local Administration Act, 2028, prohibiting any kind of procession, demonstration, gathering, or blockade in areas to the east of the metropolitan area at the bypass road, west at Sirsiya bridge, north at Gandakchok, and south at Shankaracharya gate.

He mentioned that based on the situation on Tuesday, the curfew could be extended. 

The Gen-Z group has protested in Birgunj by burning tires in the evening.

The Ministry of Health and Population is operating ‘Hotline 1115’ throughout the night to provide hospitals with information about blood availability to prevent a shortage of blood for the injured during today’s Gen Z protests. 

According to the Ministry, any hospital facing a shortage of blood can directly call 1115 to obtain immediate information on availability of blood at blood banks or hospitals. 

Earlier, the hotline service, operated under the 'Hello Health Program’,, was only available daily from 8 am to 8 pm. However, the Ministry has decided to operate this service overnight to ensure there is no shortage of blood for the treatment of those injured during today's demonstrations and for easy availability. 

The Health Ministry has also issued a circular to all federal hospitals to arrange for free treatment for the injured. 

The National Human Rights Commission has said that excessive force was used against Gen Z protesters on Monday.

Issuing a statement today, human rights watchdog spokesperson Tikaram Pokharel directed the authorities to stop using excessive force against the protesters.

“According to the Constitution of Nepal and international human rights law, any individual or group has the right to express their dissatisfaction in a decent manner. A democratic government must identify the legitimate voices of citizens and address their demands timely. It is unfortunate that such demonstrations have turned into vandalism and arson and that the security forces have used excessive force against the protesters,” the Commission said.

Award winner Angelina Jolie had a strong message about hope and living her best life as she reflected on her family's history of cancer before the world premiere of "Couture" on Sunday, Reuters reported.

The "Salt" and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" actor was at the Toronto International Film Festival promoting her film "Couture," the story of an American film director navigating the Parisian fashion industry while she is given a serious medical diagnosis and is in the midst of a divorce.

"I'm 50 now. My mother and grandmother by this age were in chemo," Jolie said, walking down the red carpet with her co-stars, according to Reuters.

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga set the tone at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night with career-defining moments of their own, Associated Press reported.

Grande scored two honors — video of the year and best pop video — and had the audience buzzing when she thanked her “therapists and gay people” during her acceptance speech. 

Gaga, the night’s top nominee, kicked things off by winning artist of the year before later delivering on her promise to perform. She hit the stage at Madison Square Garden after her acceptance speech, which sent the audience into a frenzy at the UBS Arena where the VMAs were being held. 

In her earlier remarks, Gaga stressed the deeper meaning of artistry, according to Associated Press.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Monday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 211, 600 per tola today.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 2, 475 per tola.

Kevin De Bruyne underlined his talismanic role for Belgium with a stunning goal to break the deadlock and set his side on their way to a comfortable 6-0 win over Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday, Reuters reported.

It was threatening to become a frustrating night at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium for the Belgians before the 42nd-minute strike, but after that they were able to go on and register a comfortable victory with both De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku scoring twice.

Belgium have 10 points from four games in Group J, ahead of Wales on goal difference but trailing leaders North Macedonia, who beat Liechtenstein 5-0 earlier on Sunday, by a point. North Macedonia and Wales have played five matches each, however, according to Reuters.

Four-time world champions Germany struggled for more than an hour against Northern Ireland before scoring twice in three minutes in the second half to earn a 3-1 victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday, Reuters reported. 

With the score level at 1-1, a tap-in by substitute Nadiem Amiri in the 69th minute and a free kick from Florian Wirtz made sure of Germany's first win in Group A.

It was also the first victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team in their last five matches and followed their shock 2-0 loss to hosts Slovakia on Thursday -- their first ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifier -- in their opening group match, according to Reuters.