The cease fire between the government and Maoists remained intact until 11:20 PM Thursday night, a security source told Nepalnews.

Incidents at Sindhuli and Surket were the only most recent violations of the code of conduct by Maoists, he told Nepalnews. Maoist earlier Thursday agreed to hold talks.

Their ultimatum to the government to meet the five point demands ends in another 40 minutes.