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Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) that has remained shut since Monday afternoon will remain closed till the evening today. 

TIA was shut owing to increasing smoke billowing in the Kathmandu Valley due to the arson carried out during the recent protests.

TIA Spokesperson Rinji Sherpa said the flights to and from the Airport have been closed until a next decision. However, emergencies and medical flights will be carried out. Prior to this, it was closed for 12 noon today. 

Nepal Army has arrested 27 people involved in unlawful activities.

The army has stated that those arrested were found involved in taking unfair advantage of the adverse situation and engaging in destructive, chaotic and disorderly activities with the intention of looting, arson and causing loss of life and property.

Similarly, police have also recovered Rs 3. 37 million in cash from their possession.

They were apprehended from Gaushala, Chabahil and Boudha areas.

Likewise, the army has also recovered 31 different types of weapons, including 23 guns, magazines, and bullets from various locations in Kathmandu and eight guns from Pokhara, Nepal Army stated. 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a thorough investigation and restraint Tuesday following deadly protests in Nepal that left 20 people dead and forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.

"I'm closely following the situation in Nepal and I'm deeply saddened by the loss of life," Guterres wrote on X.

"I urge a thorough investigation, restraint to avoid further escalation of violence and dialogue towards forging a constructive path forward," he said.

He called on the authorities to "comply with human rights law," underscoring that protests "must take place in a peaceful manner, respecting life and property."

He also called for compliance with human rights laws.

The Nepal Army (NA) has extended gratitude to the people for their support and cooperation to the security agencies in maintaining peace and security in the present adverse situation in the country.

It expressed deep grief over the loss of life and property in the course of the protest. The NA requested one and all to cooperate with the security agencies to control the criminal activities.

Considering reports on vandalism and arson still going on in some places due to infiltration of anarchic persons and groups, and further possibility of such incidents, the NA has issued a prohibitory order till 5 pm today, while the curfew would be in force from then to 6 am Thursday. 

Further notice would be issued on the basis of the analyses of the situation. 

However, during the prohibitory order and curfew in place, the vehicles for essential services (ambulance, hearse, fire engine, health work, security) would be operated as usual. For necessary facilitation, the concerned person/offices are suggested coordinating with nearby security officials.

Coordination is underway with all concerned sides for resolving the problems, the statement issued by the NA Public Relations and Information Directorate said, warning of stringent actions to those involved in the criminal activities like vandalism, loot, arson and protest during the prohibitory order and curfew.

It has further requested all sides- security persons, civil servants, media persons and citizens- not to get swayed after false and misleading information, but only spread credible information and news. The NA expressed belief that it would get cooperation from people to maintain national unity and social harmony, thereby restoring normalcy.

In the statement, the NA reiterated its commitment to security to all Nepalis and humanitarian action. It also sought support in this bid.