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Nepal Army imposes curfew in Kathmandu as soldiers patrol streets after de
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Armed soldiers of Nepal Army were patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, instructing residents to stay indoors, following a wave of deadly protests in the capital on Thursday.
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Nepal's Gen-Z leaders promote Sushila Karki to lead the interim government
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal's Gen-Z leaders are backing Sushila Karki to head an interim government, showcasing their support for her leadership amidst ongoing protests.
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Uttarakhand Police reviews security arrangements along border districts fo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the wake of anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen Z across the country, Uttarakhand police reviewed the security arrangements along the Nepal border in Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts on Thursday.
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Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Nirupam files complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This comes a day after Sanjay Raut's statement, in which he cautioned about a similar situation in India while comparing it to the widespread protests in Nepal.
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Truck operators stranded at West Bengal-Nepal border at Panitanki; transpo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government's imposition of a ban on major social media platforms, citing concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity.
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Gen Z leaders cite 'rampant corruption' as reason for protests, endorse Su
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As anti-establishment protests led by Nepal's Gen Z continue across the country, youth leaders at the forefront of the demonstrations have stated that the widespread corruption and political stagnation were the core reasons behind their mass mobilisation against the government.
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Nepal: Death toll from Gen Z protests rises to 31, talks on to establish i
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 31, The Kathmandu Post reported, citing officials from the Department of Forensic Medicine at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, where the deceased have been brought for postmortem examinations.
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West Bengal: Indians return from Nepal through Darjeeling border amid unre
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal is experiencing significant turmoil due to youth-led protests against the government's alleged corruption and a controversial social media ban, which has resulted in widespread violence, arson, and vandalism, severely disrupting daily life.
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Nepal: At least 12 inmates wounded after army fired shots to stop mass esc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Around 12 to 13 inmates were injured after the Nepalese Army fired shots on Thursday morning to stop a mass escape attempt at the Ramechhap District Prison, The Kathmandu Post reported, citing officials.
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Nepal Army extends curfew in Kathmandu, other districts; essential service
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement on Thursday, the Army said that essential service vehicles and institutions would be allowed to operate. To ease the difficulties for residents, shops selling daily necessities will remain open from 6 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 7 pm today, with people urged to shop in small gro
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Nine Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims stuck in Nepal amid protests, Ayodhya DM
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said the pilgrims are safe but requested the Centre to arrange return flights, noting that their stay is far from the border, making travel by road difficult amid the unrest.
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Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah backs Sushila Karki for Nepal's interim govt, u
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has voiced his support for the proposal to appoint former Chief Justice of Nepal, Sushila Karki, as the head of an interim government, while calling on Nepal's youth, particularly Gen Z, to remain calm and patient amid the ongoing pr
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