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Nepal: Committee formed to investigate Monday's violence that claimed 19 l
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
An emergency cabinet meeting on Monday evening formed an investigation committee to look into the day's violence, which so far has claimed 19 lives.
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Nepal sees deadliest protests in nearly 20 years; 19 killed amid social me
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal saw its deadliest protests in two decades on Monday, leaving 19 dead, including a child. Violence erupted over corruption and a social media ban. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, curfews were imposed, and the government formed a 15-day investigation committee. The UN urged rest
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Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns from post after worst violence i
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned following violent protests against corruption and a social media ban that left 19 people dead. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu, Butwal, Bhairahawa, and Itahari to control unrest and prevent further gatherings, rallies, and protests.
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Death toll rises to 19 in Nepal's 'Gen Z' protest, highest since 2006 move
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At least 19 protestors were killed in Nepal as security forces fired on demonstrations against social media bans and government corruption. The National Human Rights Commission urged restraint, fair treatment for victims, and peaceful protests, calling the use of excessive force "regretta
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18 killed, 200 injured as Nepal protests against social media ban turn vio
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Protests against Nepal's social media ban turned violent, leaving 18 dead and over 200 injured. Demonstrators clashed with security forces across Kathmandu and other cities, prompting curfews in several areas. Hospitals struggled to treat the injured, and authorities are yet to confirm th
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India-Nepal border on alert as protests erupt in Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Authorities have issued an alert along the India-Nepal border in view of ongoing protests in Nepal, top sources said.
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14 dead as protests turn violent in Nepal over social media ban
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Gen Z protests in Kathmandu against corruption and the social media ban have left 14 dead, with many others injured. Hospitals are struggling to manage the large number of patients, and authorities say the identities of several deceased and injured people are yet to be confirmed.
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"Police are firing on the people, anti-corruption protests being suppresse
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Protests erupted outside Kathmandu Parliament against Nepal's ban on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, turning violent as police fired on demonstrators. Nine people died, and protestors vandalised the Parliament gate, with witnesses accusing authorities of indiscriminate firing and suppress
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Nine dead, curfew imposed in parts of Nepal as 'Gen Z' protest over social
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal Police said, "Nine people have lost their lives as protest turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters."
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BNM to strengthen partnership with UNPO to spotlight human rights abuses i
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) plans to deepen ties with UNPO after an online meeting. BNM highlighted human rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan, while UNPO pledged support. Earlier protests in the Netherlands called for justice for victims, urging global organisa
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Two 'Gen Z' protesters killed as police stop demonstrators from breaking i
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Kathmandu district administration office (DAO) declared the curfew from 12:30 PM to 10 PM on Monday. The Kathmandu Post reported that later restrictions were extended to cover the residences of the president, prime minister, and vice-president and Singha Durbar.
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"BJP leaders indulging in provocation": Karnataka CM after protests over s
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Idol immersion in Maddur town, Mandya, on Sunday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is indulging in provocation and added that legal action will be taken against those involved, irrespective of th
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