Pokhara: The federal government has decided to close the cinema halls across the country until January 29, saying that the infection of COVID-19 is increasing. Minister for Communications Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed that the cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to close the entertainment sectors to reduce the congestion in public places.

Cinema halls were screening Chapali Height-3, My Hero Academia, Kathputali and Puhspa. After the lockdown ‘Kathputali’ managed to raise the invested amount and went in profit by screening for 2 weeks. Meanwhile, Chapali Height-3 which was released on Friday has been hit hard while getting mouth publicity.