The continued general strike called by a faction of Tharus on the sixth consecutive day has completely paralysed normal life in Terai districts and created shortage of petroleum products across the country.

All market places, industries and educational institutions remain shut and transports are out of streets on Monday as well. Terai districts have also begun to face shortage of daily consuming goods.

Udaypur remain tensed due to tussle between the demonstrators and police on Sunday following which local administration was compelled to impose curfew.

The continued strike in Terai has created petroleum shortage across the country. In Kathmandu valley, most pumps are closed with notice of ‘no oil’ and in few where oil supply continues, vehicles have lined up in snake like queues.

The government has clamped curfew in some Terai districts from Sunday evening in a bid to transport petroleum products to Kathmandu and other hilly districts. Nepal Oil Corporation said it expects that oil supply in Kathmandu valley will be normal from Tuesday. nepalnews.com Apr 27 09