Kathmandu, September 11: The political crisis in Nepal took a violent turn on Thursday as fresh clashes broke out outside the Nepalese Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali. According to reports, the confrontation erupted between rival Gen-Z supporter groups over internal disagreements regarding who should lead the interim government following Prime Minister KP Oli’s resignation earlier this...
Kathmandu, September 10: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has reopened for operations on Wednesday, a day after being forced to shut down amid widespread violent protests across Nepal. The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the reopening following a high-level security meeting involving airport and military officials. In a statement, the NCAA said, “We hereby...
Kathmandu is witnessing its worst political and civil crisis in recent years as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday, September 9, following violent Gen Z-led protests that swept across the country. The demonstrations, spearheaded by youth leader Sudan Gurung, erupted after the government imposed a controversial ban on 26 social media platforms, including...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating unrest in Nepal, where violent anti-government protests have claimed several lives, mostly of young demonstrators. After reviewing rain-related damages in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to assess the situation in the neighbouring country. Stressing India’s long-standing...
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Tuesday issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals amid the escalating unrest in Nepal, where violent ‘Gen Z’ protests have erupted over alleged corruption and the recent social media ban. Indians in Nepal can now contact the embassy for assistance at +977-980 860 2881 and +977-981 032 6134, which...
Kathmandu, September 09: Nepal is grappling with a severe political and social crisis as massive nationwide protests escalate following Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. The protests, largely driven by the “Gen-Z” movement against corruption, nepotism, and political mismanagement, have turned violent, with demonstrations reported across Kathmandu and other major cities. A viral video shows...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals in light of escalating violence in Nepal, which has witnessed one of its deadliest uprisings in recent years. The unrest has culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday, further deepening the political turmoil. In its advisory,...