Life of banda-hit Birgunj has started returning to normalcy with Parsa District Administration Office shortening the period of curfew imposed in Birgunj in view of volatile condition in the city during ongoing agitation.

The local administration has lifted curfew for three hours from 9 am to 12 pm today. With this, the local market is abuzz with people visiting the market to purchase essentials.

However, Chief District Officer Keshab Raj Ghimire said that curfew would continue from 12 pm today until further notice.

Meanwhile, the final rites of five agitators killed during clashes with police during agitation will be performed today itself, it is said.