KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 4

A general strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has affected the normal life in Kathmandu valley today.

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In Pictures: More glimpses of Thursday's General Strike in Kathmandu valley

It has been learnt that authorities have arrested strike enforcers from various locations in the capital amid tightened security. A taxi was set to fire while a few vehicles were vandalised in the early hours today.

Movement of public vehicles is being seen lesser than normal days while motorcycles were seen in larger numbers as compared to other vehicles plying the roads.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, on Wednesday, had issued a notice urging all against the strike and asked people to go about their daily lives as usual. The Ministry also claimed that adequate security will be enforced to maintain peace and safety.

Most grocery stores and cafes beside the roads are seen open.

Meanwhile, ride-sharing platforms are also seen operational today.

Some glimpses from around the city:

Security personnel are seen in the middle of a road during the general strike organised by Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), in Chabahil, Kathmandu, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Security personnel are seen in the middle of a road during the general strike organised by Dahal-Nepal faction of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP), in Chabahil, Kathmandu, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Bishalnagar, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online
General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Bishalnagar, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online

General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Kuleshwor, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online
General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Kuleshwor, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online

General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Satdobato, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online
General strike called by Dahal-Nepal faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) affects the normal life in Kathmandu valley, as seen in Satdobato, on Thursday, January 4, 2021. Photo: THT Online

Few motorcycles are seen on the road, while fruit sellers and other vendors are operating their businesses on the roadside in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, on Thursday, February 04, 2021. Photo: THT Online
Few motorcycles are seen on the road, while fruit sellers and other vendors are operating their businesses on the roadside in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, on Thursday, February 04, 2021. Photo: THT Online

In Pictures: The morning of general strike