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"India should learn a lesson" from Nepal protests, says Saamna editorial
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The editorial by Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, titled 'Nepal's violence and India' also held the Central government responsible for deteriorating bilateral relations, saying that before "Nepal's colour used to be saffron," but now the country has become "bright red" due to Chinese influence.
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Bangladeshis stuck in Nepal asked not to move outside
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
All Bangladeshi nationals currently living or stuck in Nepal are strongly advised not to move outside and to stay at their respective places or hotels, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday.
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"Govt completely lost confidence of people....ban was last straw on the ca
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he said that Nepal's government has lost the confidence of its citizens, and the social media ban was the "last straw on the camel's back" that triggered the violent protests in Nepal.
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Kathmandu Mayor Balen calls for restraint from Gen Z after KP Oli steps do
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has urged Gen Z protesters to exercise restraint following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation after violent protests gripped the nation
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"Closely monitoring" situation in Nepal: India asks its nationals to exerc
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that India is monitoring the developments in Nepal closely and mourned the loss of lives in the protests.
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Day after Govt revokes ban on social media, fresh protests hit Nepal as de
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Protesters said that people should continue to raise their voices.
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"Hope unrest in Nepal will be resolved soon" BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on vio
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday expressed concern over the unrest in Nepal following the protests demanding measures to curb corruption and end the ban on social media applications.
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Nepal lifts ban on social media after 19 protestors killed in a single day
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Government of Nepal has lifted the ban on social media after 19 protestors were killed on Monday, who were on the streets demanding measures to curb corruption and end the ban.
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Nepal: Committee formed to investigate Monday's violence that claimed 19 l
Updated : 5 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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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