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
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Curfews imposed in different places of Nepal as Gen Z protests turn deadly; 18 killed, Over 200 injured
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
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
PM Oli says disrespect towards nation intolerable
Kathmandu: Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that while many things may be tolerated, disrespect towards the country cannot be accepted. Addressing the closing session of the party’s statute convention in Godavari, Lalitpur, Oli stated that the UML has historically fought for freedom of expression and national sovereignty. He clarified… Continue reading PM Oli says disrespect towards nation intolerable
Third earthquake in six days hits South-Eastern Afghanistan
Kathmandu: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s south-eastern region on Thursday night, the third quake to hit the country in less than a week, BBC reported. The shallow tremor hit at 20:56 local time (15:36 GMT), shaking Nangarhar and Kunar provinces and sending residents rushing out of shelters. While there has been no official confirmation… Continue reading Third earthquake in six days hits South-Eastern Afghanistan
Health ministry makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished citizens to access free critical illness treatment
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has made it compulsory for economically disadvantaged citizens to enroll in the national health insurance program in order to receive free treatment for eight types of critical illnesses. Under the new rule, effective from October 18, impoverished families must register in the insurance scheme to access treatment… Continue reading Health ministry makes health insurance mandatory for impoverished citizens to access free critical illness treatment
ISPs begin blocking unregistered social media platforms in Nepal
Kathmandu: Internet service providers across Nepal have started blocking access to social media apps and websites that are not registered in the country, following a government directive issued on Thursday. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) instructed the ban on unregistered social media and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, in line with a Supreme Court… Continue reading ISPs begin blocking unregistered social media platforms in Nepal