Tag: Nepal Protest

Nepal Crisis: PM KP Sharma Oli Resigns Amid Escalating Gen-Z Protests, Violence Engulfs Capital

Authorities have imposed curfews across central Kathmandu and adjoining towns, but demonstrators continued to escalate their attacks, targeting top political figures and institutions.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Unrest Escalates: Protesters Torch PM Oli’s House, Party Offices; Tribhuvan Airport Shut

Police resorted to tear gas to disperse crowds. Although authorities insisted that live ammunition was not authorized, reports emerged of gunfire and bullet injuries.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Unrest: Gen-Z Protesters Attack Leaders’ Homes, PM Oli Convenes All-Party Meeting

Demonstrations have spread beyond the capital, with agitators attacking residences of provincial leaders, blocking highways, and clashing with police.

September 9, 2025

India Urges Caution for Nationals in Nepal as Gen Z Protests Turn Deadly

“As a close friend and neighbour, we hope all concerned will exercise restraint and resolve issues peacefully,” MEA added.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Unrest Escalates: Protesters Attack Minister’s Residence, India Calls for Restraint

While the blaze was quickly brought under control and no casualties were reported, the incident highlights the deepening unrest gripping the nation.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari Resigns Over Deadly ‘Gen Z’ Protests

Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa also called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to take moral responsibility for the deaths and resign.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Unrest: Fresh Protests Erupt After Social Media Ban Lifted; Demonstrators Demand PM Oli’s Resignation

The unrest follows Monday’s violent crackdown in Kathmandu and Itahari, where security forces opened fire on demonstrators, leaving at least 19 dead and more than 250 injured, marking the deadliest protest in recent years.

September 9, 2025

Nepal Ends Social Media Ban After 19 Killed in Protests; PM Oli Refuses to Step Down

In his late-night address, PM Oli blamed “infiltrating groups” for the violence rather than taking responsibility for the killings.

September 9, 2025

One Dead, Dozens Injured as ‘Gen Z’ Protests Against Social Media Ban and Corruption Rock Nepal

Journalists also came under fire, with Naya Patrika’s Dipendra Dhungana, Nepal Press’s Umesh Karki, and Kantipur Television’s Shyam Shrestha among those injured by rubber bullets while covering events.

September 8, 2025

Protests Erupt in Kathmandu Over Corruption, Social Media Ban; Curfew Enforced

The demonstrations turned violent when protesters vandalized the Parliament gate and clashed with police, who responded with water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets.

September 8, 2025