Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after deadly Gen Z protests Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after deadly Gen Z protests Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on Monday evening, taking moral responsibility for the deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on Monday evening, taking moral responsibility for the deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Gen Z protest death toll rises to 18, over 200 injured nationwide Gen Z protest death toll rises to 18, over 200 injured nationwide The death toll from the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban has climbed to 18, while more than 200 people have been injured across Nepal. The death toll from the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban has climbed to 18, while more than 200 people have been injured across Nepal. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Two killed in Gen Z protest in Itahari Two killed in Gen Z protest in Itahari At least two protesters were killed during Gen Z protest in Itahari, Sunsari, on Monday. At least two protesters were killed during Gen Z protest in Itahari, Sunsari, on Monday. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
NHRC urges authorities to halt excessive force against Gen Z protesters NHRC urges authorities to halt excessive force against Gen Z protesters The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the escalating Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban, urging authorities to immediately stop the excessive use of force and to address the concerns raised by the younger generation. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concern over the escalating Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban, urging authorities to immediately stop the excessive use of force and to address the concerns raised by the younger generation. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Hospitals directed to provide free, prompt treatment to injured persons Hospitals directed to provide free, prompt treatment to injured persons Ministry of Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has instructed the all federal hospitals under its subordination to ensure free treatment to those injured in course of the today's demonstration in Kathmandu. Ministry of Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has instructed the all federal hospitals under its subordination to ensure free treatment to those injured in course of the today's demonstration in Kathmandu. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Curfew imposed in Butwal–Bhairahawa amid escalating Gen Z protests Curfew imposed in Butwal–Bhairahawa amid escalating Gen Z protests The Rupandehi District Administration Office has imposed a curfew order in the Butwal–Bhairahawa area from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, citing escalating tensions during the nationwide Gen Z protest against corruption and the government’s social media ban. The Rupandehi District Administration Office has imposed a curfew order in the Butwal–Bhairahawa area from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, citing escalating tensions during the nationwide Gen Z protest against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Indefinite curfew imposed in Itahari as Gen Z protests escalate Indefinite curfew imposed in Itahari as Gen Z protests escalate The Sunsari District Administration has issued an indefinite curfew order in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City effective from 3:30 p.m. Monday, following the escalation of Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. The Sunsari District Administration has issued an indefinite curfew order in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City effective from 3:30 p.m. Monday, following the escalation of Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Clashes erupt in Bharatpur as Gen Z protests escalates nationwide Clashes erupt in Bharatpur as Gen Z protests escalates nationwide Clashes broke out in Bharatpur on Monday after Gen Z demonstrators protesting against corruption and the government’s social media ban attempted to enter the Bharatpur Metropolitan City office. Clashes broke out in Bharatpur on Monday after Gen Z demonstrators protesting against corruption and the government’s social media ban attempted to enter the Bharatpur Metropolitan City office. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Curfew imposed in Pokhara amid escalating Gen Z protests Curfew imposed in Pokhara amid escalating Gen Z protests Local authorities have imposed a curfew in parts of Pokhara following escalating Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Local authorities have imposed a curfew in parts of Pokhara following escalating Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
One killed, dozens injured as Gen Z protests escalate in Kathmandu, Jhapa One killed, dozens injured as Gen Z protests escalate in Kathmandu, Jhapa A Gen Z protester has reportedly died and few others have been injured in Kathmandu's New Baneshwor and Jhapa's Damak as demonstrations against corruption and the government's social media ban escalated. A Gen Z protester has reportedly died and few others have been injured in Kathmandu's New Baneshwor and Jhapa's Damak as demonstrations against corruption and the government's social media ban escalated. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Woman in Rautahat beaten, forced to eat human waste over witchcraft allegation Woman in Rautahat beaten, forced to eat human waste over witchcraft allegation A 55-year-old woman in Garuda Municipality, Rautahat, was brutally assaulted and forced to consume human excreta after being accused of practicing witchcraft. A 55-year-old woman in Garuda Municipality, Rautahat, was brutally assaulted and forced to consume human excreta after being accused of practicing witchcraft. Nepal 08 Sep, 2025
Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi holds Mobile Consular and Labor Service Camp in Al-Ain Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi holds Mobile Consular and Labor Service Camp in Al-Ain The Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Nepali Society UAE and other organizations, organized a mobile consular and labor service camp in Al-Ain, around 200 kilometers from Abu Dhabi. The Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the Nepali Society UAE and other organizations, organized a mobile consular and labor service camp in Al-Ain, around 200 kilometers from Abu Dhabi. Nepal 07 Sep, 2025
Civil Service Bill will be passed soon: DPM Singh Civil Service Bill will be passed soon: DPM Singh Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh has expressed his confidence that the Civil Service Bill would be passed from the federal parliament at the earliest. Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh has expressed his confidence that the Civil Service Bill would be passed from the federal parliament at the earliest. Nepal 07 Sep, 2025
Regulation of social sites is positive move: CAN Federation Regulation of social sites is positive move: CAN Federation The Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation), the leading organisation in the field of information technology, has expressed its support for the government’s main objective of regulating social media through listing. The Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation), the leading organisation in the field of information technology, has expressed its support for the government’s main objective of regulating social media through listing. Nepal 07 Sep, 2025
Moderate rain likely in some places of the country Moderate rain likely in some places of the country According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon’s weather will be generally cloudy across the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon’s weather will be generally cloudy across the country. Nepal 06 Sep, 2025
Govt directs NTA to block unregistered social media platforms in Nepal Govt directs NTA to block unregistered social media platforms in Nepal The Government of Nepal has ordered the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) to block social media platforms operating in the country without formal registration. The Government of Nepal has ordered the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) to block social media platforms operating in the country without formal registration. Nepal 04 Sep, 2025
Draft Citizenship Bill recognizes descent by mother's name: Home Minister Lekhak Draft Citizenship Bill recognizes descent by mother's name: Home Minister Lekhak Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill includes a historic provision that recognizes descent through the mother's name. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill includes a historic provision that recognizes descent through the mother's name. Nepal 03 Sep, 2025
UNFPA, Yeti Airlines forge partnership to combat gender-based violence UNFPA, Yeti Airlines forge partnership to combat gender-based violence UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and Yeti Airlines signed a cooperation agreement to advance gender equality and end gender-based violence through innovative advocacy and joint action. UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and Yeti Airlines signed a cooperation agreement to advance gender equality and end gender-based violence through innovative advocacy and joint action. Nepal 03 Sep, 2025
Language Commission urges Nepali script on embossed number plates Language Commission urges Nepali script on embossed number plates The Language Commission has called on the government to ensure that vehicle number plates are embossed in Nepali, citing the constitutional mandate and a Supreme Court ruling. The Language Commission has called on the government to ensure that vehicle number plates are embossed in Nepali, citing the constitutional mandate and a Supreme Court ruling. Nepal 03 Sep, 2025
Autumn 2025 expeditions generate over Rs 706 million in royalties Autumn 2025 expeditions generate over Rs 706 million in royalties Mountaineering expeditions for the Autumn 2025 season have generated a total of USD 504,150 (equivalent to Rs 70,687,565) in royalties, according to the Department of Tourism. Mountaineering expeditions for the Autumn 2025 season have generated a total of USD 504,150 (equivalent to Rs 70,687,565) in royalties, according to the Department of Tourism. Nepal 03 Sep, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
