The royal uprising: Repeating the same mistake On July 11, 2008, the then King Gyanendra held a press conference at Narayanhiti Palace to announce his abdication and formally returned the royal crown – symbolising it as the people's heritage – to the people. Opinion 01 Apr, 2025
Home Minister Lekhak stresses accountability in democracy, condemns violence in pro-monarchy protests Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has emphasized that in a democratic system, public representatives and the government are subject to scrutiny and must uphold accountability. Nepal 30 Mar, 2025
KMC fines former monarch Rs 800,000 for chaos, social media abuzz with #ArrestsGyanendra In response to growing calls for action against the former monarch following Friday's protests, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined Gyanendra Shah around Rs 800,000. Nepal 30 Mar, 2025
Two killed in protest, curfew imposed in Tinkune Officials have reported that a television journalist who went to cover the protests in Tinkune, Kathmandu, has died. This brings the total number of people killed during Friday's protests to two. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2025
Political turbulence in Nepal: Solution through dialogue, not defiance The current political events appear to be heading for their customary decadal turbulent trajectory. Opinion 19 Mar, 2025
Dahal calls former monarch fatricider and traitor CPN-MC Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stated that when he was Prime Minister for the first time, he attempted to probe "fatriciders and traitors" by investigating the Royal Palace massacre. Nepal 15 Mar, 2025
Pro-monarchy gathering in the capital: Unbecoming focus on monarchy restoration instead of Hindu nation The already crowded streets of Kathmandu were further jam-packed last Sunday afternoon due to myriads of people who had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shaha, who had landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport after taking off from Pokhara, the touristic paradise of Nepal. T Opinion 12 Mar, 2025
In Pictures: Former King Gyanendra Shah and welcome rally Former King Gyanendra Shah gestures upon his return to Kathmandu from Pokhara, where pro-monarchists and loyalists organized a grand rally to welcome him at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, on Sunday Photo Gallery 10 Mar, 2025
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2025
Political leaders take jibe on pro-monarchists In the wake of former king Gyanendra Shah's recent participation in numerous public events, as well as the increasing public political activity of monarchy supporters, top leaders from both parties have taken jibe at it. Nepal 09 Mar, 2025
Tens of thousands of protesters demanding a restoration of Nepal's monarchy clash with police Authorities had banned protests in key areas of the city prior to the rally. Nepal 23 Nov, 2023
Can Nepal benefit from a king?: Let the people decide Many people oppose the idea of a king, believing it would be an exercise in oppression and a restriction of rights. People should decide if they want a king Opinion 02 Mar, 2023
