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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

Kathmandu: Foreign policy and border experts have stressed the need for a tripartite dialogue among Nepal, India, and China following the recent agreement between India and China to reopen the Lipulekh trade route, a territory claimed by Nepal. Speaking at a press meet organized by Press Chautari Nepal on Sunday, experts expressed concern over the… Continue reading Foreign affairs experts call for Nepal-India-China dialogue over Lipulekh dispute

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has informally met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China on Sunday. The two prime ministers talked briefly during the banquet organized by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse Peng Liyuan for the participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Indian PM Modi took to social… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi informally

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping here today. The meeting between the two leaders was held at Tianjin Guest House. Prior to this, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Chinese President to the House. Prime Minister Oli arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization… Continue reading PM Oli in China, bilateral talks with President Xi

Kathmandu: Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has launched a response to cholera that has already spread to the community level in Birgunj. The efforts aiming to prevent and contain the spread of infection have been implemented in financial and technical support of the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the International Federation of the Red Cross… Continue reading NRCS responds to cholera outbreak in Birgunj