Gen-Z Protest Day 2: Youth continue protests against state crackdown that killed 19

Kathmandu: Young demonstrators took to the streets again on Tuesday, protesting what they described as a brutal state crackdown that left 19 people dead during Monday’s demonstrations. Protests erupted in areas including Kalanki and Baneshwor, despite curfews imposed across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. According to reports, Monday’s clashes claimed 19 lives and injured more than… Continue reading Gen-Z Protest Day 2: Youth continue protests against state crackdown that killed 19

Protesters set fire to residence of communication minister

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Kathmandu: Protesters set fire to the residence of Communication and Information Technology Minister Prithivi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, Lalitpur, on Tuesday evening. Police said demonstrators forced their way through security, hurled stones, and ignited the minister’s house. A team of security personnel was immediately dispatched to the site. Valley Police spokesperson SSP Shekhar Khanal said… Continue reading Protesters set fire to residence of communication minister

Health Ministry orders free treatment for Gen Z protest victims

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has directed all federal hospitals to provide free treatment to citizens injured during the Gen Z protests that erupted across the country today. Health Minister Pradip Paudel issued a circular instructing hospitals to deliver immediate and cost-free care to the injured. The ministry also urged ambulance operators… Continue reading Health Ministry orders free treatment for Gen Z protest victims

Supreme Court Bar for withholding social media ban

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded that the government immediately postpone the decision to ban certain social media platforms. Issuing a statement here today, Supreme Court Bar Secretary Raman Kumar Karna has demanded the immediate postponement of the decision, citing social media as a medium of expression and communications for the common people.… Continue reading Supreme Court Bar for withholding social media ban

KMC arranges ambulances for taking injured to hospital

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has deployed 15 ambulances to take those injured during the Gen-Z protest held today to the hospital. According to KMC Police Chief Rajunath Pandey, ambulances have been deployed to quickly take those injured during the protest to the hospital and the city police have also been mobilized to immediately… Continue reading KMC arranges ambulances for taking injured to hospital

Curfews imposed in different places of Nepal as Gen Z protests turn deadly; 18 killed, Over 200 injured

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Kathmandu: At least 18 people have died and more than 200 others have been injured in youth-led “Gen Z” demonstrations against corruption and government restrictions, as authorities in multiple cities imposed curfew and prohibitory orders to contain escalating violence. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the deceased were among protesters injured during clashes… Continue reading Curfews imposed in different places of Nepal as Gen Z protests turn deadly; 18 killed, Over 200 injured

Russian strikes hit Kyiv government building, Zelensky vows response

Kathmandu: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv’s main government building as a “ruthless attack,” vowing that Ukraine will deliver an “appropriate response.” According to Zelensky, at least four people, including an infant, were killed, and more than 44 others injured after residential blocks across the capital were struck. Until… Continue reading Russian strikes hit Kyiv government building, Zelensky vows response

NC to discuss with govt on social media restriction

Kathmandu: The major ruling partner, Nepali Congress, has decided to talk to government on the latter’s decision to block social networks. The government has blocked two dozens of social networks reasoning that they failed to get listed. The meeting of the central execution committee of NC decided to make its views public only after holding… Continue reading NC to discuss with govt on social media restriction

Nepal govt urges public not to use VPNs for accessing unregistered social media platforms

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Kathmandu: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has urged the public not to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access unregistered social media platforms in Nepal. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said that, in line with the government’s decision, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has already directed mobile and internet service… Continue reading Nepal govt urges public not to use VPNs for accessing unregistered social media platforms

Mayor Balen voices Support for Gen Z rally

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has expressed full support for the Gen Z rally scheduled for Monday, cautioning political parties and leaders against using the protest for their own interests. In a social media statement, Shah welcomed the youth-led demonstration against the government’s ban on unregistered social media platforms. He clarified that the… Continue reading Mayor Balen voices Support for Gen Z rally