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Kathmandu: Lawmaker Asim Shah has resigned from the House of Representatives, citing the government’s violent suppression of the ongoing Gen Z protests. In a statement issued Tuesday, Shah announced his resignation effective immediately, saying he could not remain in Parliament while the government resorted to “inhuman measures” such as opening fire on peaceful demonstrators. At… Continue reading RSP MP Asim Shah resigns in protest against crackdown on Gen Z movement

Kathmandu: Protesters enraged by Monday’s deadly crackdown have escalated attacks on political leaders’ private residences, with incidents reported in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Janakpur, and now Dhangadhi. Demonstrators set fire to the Dhangadhi residence of former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday, adding to a growing list of political figures whose homes… Continue reading Protesters target residences of top political leaders across Nepal

Kathmandu: Demonstrators targeted the Khumaltar residence of Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”, on Tuesday. According to police, protesters hurled stones at the residence amid ongoing demonstrations in the Kathmandu Valley. Live videos are coming out from the nearest area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kathmandu: Foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal rose by 22 percent in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Data shows that 88,680 tourists entered Nepal by air last month, up from 72,717 in August 2024. India remained the largest source market, accounting for 40 percent of… Continue reading Tourist arrivals in Nepal jump 22 percent in August