Nepal protests highlights: Flight operations suspended till Wednesday, Army takes control of Kathmandu airport
- Nepal protests highlights: The Nepal Army in a statement said that they would mobilise troops and take charge of the country's security from 10 pm on Tuesday.
Nepal protests highlights: The updates to this live blog have ended. Follow the fresh updates here. All airports in Nepal were shut on Tuesday amid violent protests, with flights grounded due to nationwide security risks. Flight operations to and from Nepal will remain suspended till 12 pm on Wednesday, with the army taking control of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, The Kathmandu Post reported....Read More
The Nepal Army in a statement said that they would mobilise troops and take charge of the country's security from 10 pm on Tuesday. The Army said that some groups had been taking “undue advantage of the difficult situation”, adding that all security mechanisms would be deployed if violence continues.
In a fresh wave of protests on Tuesday, protestors set fire to government and private buildings in Rupandehi, including several courts, destroying important legal documents. The protestors breached premises of the Pokhra and Nakhu jails in Nepal, following which around 900 prisoners escaped.
Former prime minister Jhalanath Khanal's house was torched, following which his wife Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar died of burn injuries. The protesters also vandalised the residence of Prime Minister Oli, President of Nepal, former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at Khumaltar in Lalitpur and demonstrated in front of former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba's house at Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu.
Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel on Tuesday urged protestors to suspend their agitation, and agree to hold dialogue. In a video message to the citizens, Sigdel said protecting national interest was everyone's “shared responsibility”.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel also called on protestors for talks next week, Reuters quoted his aide as saying. Within hours of violent anti-government demonstrations erupting across Nepal, Prime Minister KP Oli resigned from his post amid growing calls for his immediate departure on Tuesday.
Authorities reimposed restrictions in the capital. The Kathmandu District Administration Office imposed an indefinite curfew inside the Ring Road area of the Nepalese capital.
Protesters blocked key roads near the Nepal Parliament and in Kalanki, among other locations. They were seen chanting slogans and confronting police. Visuals showed violent clashes in Kathmandu.
Why are Nepalese protesting?
The unrest was triggered by public outrage over internet restrictions, including a controversial social media blackout, which they see as the authoritarian attitude of the government and said they won't stop until Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns.
A decision to lift the ban on social media sites was made after an emergency cabinet meeting late on Monday. The ban was put in place last week on sites that did not comply with a deadline for registering with Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
Nepal PM resigns
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli issued a statement late on Monday evening announced that the social media ban that was put in place last week has been lifted. In the statement, Oli rather blamed "infiltration by various vested interest groups" behind Monday's violence.
Oli said the government would set up a panel to investigate the protests and would offer financial "relief" to victims and provide free treatment to those injured.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Oli stepped down from his post amid growing calls for his resignation.
Nepal protests | Key developments so far
- Protests erupted in Nepal on Tuesday, a day after the country lifted a social media ban that triggered clashes between citizens and security forces.
- The Kathmandu District Administration Office imposed an indefinite curfew inside the Ring Road area of the Nepalese capital.
- Another curfew has been imposed on Tuesday.
- Security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Kathmandu and Itahari on Monday, leaving at least 19 dead.
- The protesters are demonstrating against what they see as the government's authoritarian attitude and have said they won't stop until PM KP Sharma Oli resigns.
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday resigned from the post.
- A decision to lift the ban on social media sites was made after an emergency cabinet meeting late on Monday.
- A committee will be formed to investigate the ongoing protests, and victims will be offered financial “relief.”
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- 10 Sept 2025, 06:34:49 AM IST
Nepal protests highlights: KP Sharma Oli resigns, Parliament on fire, Army takes charge & airport closed
- Nepal burned at several places on Tuesday as the Gen Z protesters continued their anti-government agitation across the country, forcing KP Sharma Oli to resign from the prime minister's post.
- Demonstrators set fire to the private residence of former PM KP Sharma Oli, former home minister and several other top leaders of the country.
- Scary visuals surfaced from the Nepalese Parliament in Kathmandu as protesters breached the premises and set fire to the building. The entire area and the sky above were taken over by massive plumes of black and grey smoke in the aftermath.
- The Nepal Army said that it would take control of the country's security operations from 10 pm on Tuesday. It also later took over the Tribhuvan International Airport.
- The Nepal airport has been temporarily amid the escalating situation over security concerns, while several airlines have cancelled flights to Kathmandu.
- The Nepal Army chief also called on the Gen Z protesters for a dialogue, asking them to prefer the peaceful way out of this grim situation.
- 10 Sept 2025, 06:35:18 AM IST
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- 10 Sept 2025, 04:26:11 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Former Indian diplomat on Nepal's situation
Nepal protests live updates: Former Indian diplomat Sukh Deo Mani has said that Nepal's situation is "one of anarchy" as the nation reels under violent protests against the government.
"The situation is one of anarchy at the moment. But I understand that Oli has already left the country, or he's about to leave the country for Dubai, and the whole government has collapsed. What I'm worried about is the acts like burning of the parliament, and why should anybody be doing that kind of thing?" Sukh Deo Muni told ANI.
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- 10 Sept 2025, 03:12:32 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Markets along UP border deserted
Nepal protests live updates: As unrest continues in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh's border districts saw empty markets, with residents grappling with cancelled travel plans and severed family contacts across the frontier and many expressing concern over the disruption of their daily lives.
In Bahraich's Rupaidiha town, which usually bustles with Nepali shoppers, markets have fallen silent.
"Normally, our markets thrive because Nepali buyers come here for daily needs. But now, the markets are silent. Families on both sides are interlinked by marriages, so the unrest has left people here worried," Dr Uma Shankar Vaishya, chairman of the local nagar panchayat, told PTI.
- 10 Sept 2025, 01:11:18 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Indian airlines cancel flights to Kathmandu
Nepal protests live updates: Air India and IndiGo are among the airlines that cancelled their flights connecting Kathmandu on Tuesday as the airport in Nepal's capital has been temporarily closed amid massive anti-government protests in the neighbouring nation.
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- 10 Sept 2025, 12:36:19 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Russia urges peaceful resolution of Nepal’s crisis
Nepal protests live updates: Russia has expressed concern over the developments in Nepal and urged a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
“The Russian side urges a peaceful resolution of the internal political crisis within the framework of the national laws and hopes for a speedy normalisation of the situation in the friendly country,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
- 9 Sept 2025, 11:25:57 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Over 40 people from Gujarat stranded in Nepal as airports shut down
Amid the suspension of flight operations till Wednesday, over 40 devotees from Gujarat's Bhavnagar are stranded in Nepal, India Today reported citing local officials. The group was in Nepal on a pilgrimage when the protests broke out.
BJP MLA Jitubhai Vaghani spoke to the devotees over a phone call, assuring them of support. The BJP MLA said that he had informed Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and the Indian Government about the situation, according to India Today.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 10:34:02 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: PM Modi calls situation ‘heart-wrenching’, appeals for peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the citizens of Nepal to maintain peace and order, while calling the situation in the country “heart-wrenching”. “My heart is extremely disturbed by the fact that many young people have lost their lives. Nepal's stability, peace, and prosperity are of utmost importance,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
- 9 Sept 2025, 09:53:24 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: All airports shut, flights suspended till Wednesday afternoon
Nepal has shut all its airports, suspending flight operations to and from the country till Wednesday evening, The Kathmandu Post reported. All flights have been grounded citing nationwide security risks. The Army has taken control of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The airport's general manager, Hansa Raj Pandey, said the authorities will review the safety and security situation before resuming flights.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 09:48:53 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Protecting national interest shared responsibility, says Army Chief in call for peace
Nepal's Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel on Tuesday called for peace, saying the protection of national interest was everyone's shared responsibility. In a video message addressing the nation, Sigdel said, “As there has already been a huge loss of lives and property, it is the common duty of all Nepalis to contribute towards maintaining peace and security, ensuring that there is no further loss, while also preserving national integrity and harmony.”
Sigdel urged protestors to suspend their agitation and come forward for dialogue. “…To lead the country towards peace from the present adverse situation, we appeal to the protesters to suspend their protest and come for dialogue,” the Army Chief said. The Army has, in a separate statement, said it will be mobilised after 10 pm to bring the situation under control.
- 9 Sept 2025, 09:12:47 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Hundreds of prisoners escape from Pokhra, Nakhu jails as protestors breach premises
Protestors breached premises of the Pokhra and Nakhu jails in Nepal, following which around 900 prisoners escaped, India Today reported. In Kathmandu's Nakhu jail, the protestors set parts of the facility on fire, with all prisoners being freed.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 08:18:05 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Govt buildings, courts sent on fire in multiple places
Protestors on Tuesday set fire to government and private buildings in Rupandehi. Two district courts were also torched, according to The Kathmandu Post, with important documents at the Butwal High Court and district court in Bhairahawa destroyed.
The Siraha district court was also set on fire, with documents inside the building destroyed in the blaze.
- 9 Sept 2025, 07:58:13 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Chief of Army staff to address Nepal citizens in light of recent developments
In the light of recent events, Nepal's Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel will address the citizens of the country, with preparations for his speech underway, The Kathmandu Post quoted army sources as saying.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 07:13:35 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Indo-Nepal border in Bengal on alert, reports of violence on Nepal side
With reports of violence on the Nepal side of the Indo-Nepal border in Panitanki, West Bengal, police said they were on alert and increased deployment in the area. “As the situation on the border is concerned, it is absolutely peaceful at the International border and on the Indian side of the border,” ADG & IG of North Bengal Police, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, told ANI.
Yadav said the intelligence machinery had been geared up, adding that the police would be working in coordination with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). “SSB has also increased their foot on the ground in this area. The Immigration & Customs Office across the border has been attacked,” Yadav said.
- 9 Sept 2025, 07:02:33 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Visuals show media outlet's headquarters on fire
Visuals shared by ANI news agency show Nepali media outlet Kantipur TV’s headquarters on fire.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 06:57:33 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Protestors set fire at Bhairahawa airport, vandalise public property
The protestors in Bhairahawa city set fire to the Gautam Buddha International Airport on Tuesday evening, entering the premises and vandalising property, The Kathmandu Post reported. The protestors also torched four government vehicles, damaging some security vehicles.
- 9 Sept 2025, 06:54:26 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Indefinite curfew imposed in Birgunj city
As protestors continue vandalising and setting fire to house of lawmakers and ministers, the Parsa District Administration extended the curfew in Birgunj indefinitely, The Kathmandu Post reported. The restriction was initially imposed from 11 am to 6 pm in specific areas, but was extended by Chief District Officer Toya Naryan Subedi until further notice.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 06:51:15 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Former PM Jhalanath Khanal's wife dies of burn injuries after house torched
Former prime minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar succumbed to burn injuries after protestors torched their house. According to family members quoted by Nepali outlet Khabar Hub, Chitrakar was taken to the hospital in a critical condition, but could not survive.
- 9 Sept 2025, 06:43:37 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: People can take things in their hands because politicians not listening, says former Indian ambassador to Nepal
Former ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri said that the protests over social media ban show that “democracy is alive in a very interesting sense of the term”, and that “people can take things into their own hands because the politicians are not listening.”
“Isn't that exactly what happened in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?... Politicians in democracies need to remember, you need to keep a finger on the pulse of the people who are critical, and for Nepal, that's young people in Kathmandu...” Puri told ANI.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 05:28:31 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Kathmandu Mayor Balen calls for restraint
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has urged Gen Z protesters to exercise restraint following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation after violent protests gripped the nation, The Himalayan Times reported.
- 9 Sept 2025, 05:14:56 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Security tightened along Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand
Amidst the ongoing violent Gen Z protests in Nepal, the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters on Tuesday tightened the security along the Indo-Nepal border, a press release from the CMO said.
Pithoragarh Police, along with SSB personnel, are conducting regular patrolling and combing operations along the Kali River and other sensitive areas within the border police station jurisdictions.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 05:09:08 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Security chiefs urge dialogue to end unrest
The Nepali Army and chiefs of other security agencies issued a joint appeal on Tuesday, urging protesters to restrain and resolve the crisis through dialogue.
"As the Prime Minister's resignation has already been accepted by the president, we call upon all to restrain and not to allow more loss to life and property in this difficult situation,” they said.
They also called upon all concerned parties to find a peaceful solution to the problem through political dialogue.
- 9 Sept 2025, 04:45:53 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Mamata Banerjee urges border districts to maintain peace amid Kathmandu unrest
On the violent protests in Nepal against the government, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged people in Siliguri and Kalimpong to maintain peace.
“Look, Nepal is not my country; it is a foreign country, so I cannot comment on its internal matters. The Government of India can make a statement, but I cannot. Nepal is our neighbour, and we love Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and all other bordering nations. If the Government of India instructs us, we will respond accordingly; otherwise, it is their responsibility to handle. I would, however, like to appeal to the people of Siliguri and Kalimpong, who share a border with Nepal, to maintain peace," Mamata said.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 04:36:00 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Protesters set Parliament building on fire in viral video | Watch
On Tuesday, protestors set the Nepal Parliament building on fire as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption.
- 9 Sept 2025, 04:24:24 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: CPI (ML) Liberation expresses outrage over killing of youths in Nepal
The CPI(ML) Liberation on Tuesday expressed its outrage over the killings of civilians in Nepal and slammed the "corruption" that, it said, corroded the neighbouring country's institutions.
In a statement, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation said the government's move to ban 26 social media sites, including WhatsApp, YouTube, and X, was an assault on the people's fundamental right to free expression.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 04:16:16 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Advisory issued for Indian nationals in Nepal
The Indian government on Tuesday issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Nepal and urged them to shelter in their current place of residence.
“In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution. They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu," the post read.
- 9 Sept 2025, 04:03:01 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Indian embassy issues emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals currently in the country. All Indian citizens are advised to take note of the following telephone numbers for assistance or in case of any emergency situation.
The Embassy remains in close coordination with local authorities and is actively monitoring the situation.
Here are the issued helpline numbers:
1. +977 – 980 860 2881
2. +977 – 981 032 6134
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- 9 Sept 2025, 03:40:38 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: What UN said on ongoing violent clashes
Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, on Tuesday urged for peace in Nepal following the recent protests.
The Spokesperson in a statement said that they were following the situation with concern.
"The United Nations is obviously following the situation with a lot of concern. It's critical that the authorities, the government, protect and respect the rights of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. I think security forces, as our High Commissioner for Human Rights said, must comply with the basic principles on the use of force," the statement read.
- 9 Sept 2025, 03:31:37 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Former king expresses grief over 19 deaths
Former Nepal King Gyanendra issued a rare public statement Tuesday expressing sorrow over the deaths of young protesters and calling for peace, good governance, and restraint from violence. READ MORE
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- 9 Sept 2025, 03:15:32 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Demonstrators celebrate as former PM Oli's residence burns | Watch
Protesters dance and celebrate as the private residence of former PM KP Sharma Oli, in Bhaktapur, burns. The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption.
- 9 Sept 2025, 03:02:09 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Air India flights to Kathmandu cancelled
Amid escalating unrest in Kathmandu, Air India on Tuesday cancelled multiple flights between Delhi and the Nepalese capital.
An airline spokesperson stated, "In view of the current situation prevailing in Kathmandu, the following flights AI2231/2232, AI2219/2220 and AI217/218 operating on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi route have been cancelled today. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share further updates."
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- 9 Sept 2025, 02:48:16 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Parliament breached, building set on fire
The violent Gen Z protesters of Nepal, who have been staging protests against the alleged corruption, entered the Singha Durbar premises on Tuesday after breaking through its western gate.
According to The Himalayan Times, witnesses reported that the crowd forced its way past the main gates into the country's central administrative complex.
- 9 Sept 2025, 02:44:29 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: 2 Kathmandu-bound flights diverted to Lucknow
Two Indigo Airlines aircraft bound for Nepal's Kathmandu were asked to land in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow owing to the closure of the airport in the neighbouring country amid violent protests. READ MORE
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- 9 Sept 2025, 02:31:57 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: India-Nepal border on high alert
The India–Nepal border at Panitanki was on high alert Tuesday amid ongoing protests in Nepal, sparked by a nationwide social media ban and allegations of government corruption.
The ban on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others was lifted late last night.
- 9 Sept 2025, 02:29:56 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Why are ongoing protests called ‘Gen Z demontrations’
Organisers of the protests, which spread to other cities in the Himalayan country, have called them "demonstrations by Gen Z", driven by young people's widespread frustration with the government's perceived lack of action to tackle corruption and boost economic opportunities.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 02:18:05 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Nepal PM resigns
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday in the face of massive anti-government prortests rocking the country, officials said.
Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans.
- 9 Sept 2025, 01:44:07 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Kathmandu International Airport partially closed
Amid the ongoing violent clashes, the Kathmandu International Airport has been partially closed due to which some flights have been affected.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 01:22:13 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Fest postponed
The 4th Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival was postponed in view of the prevailing situation in Nepal, its organisers announced on Tuesday.
Violent anti-government protests erupted across the country on Tuesday after the killing of 19 people in demonstartions triggered by nationwide social media ban.
- 9 Sept 2025, 12:58:22 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Protestors torch PM Oli's residence
The Gen Z agitators on Tuesday torched the residence of Prime Minister Oli at Balkot in Bhaktapur. Oli is currently at the Prime Minister's residence at Balwatar.
The protesters, under the banner of Gen Z, shouted slogans such as "KP Chor, Desh Chhod" (KP thief, leave the country) and "Take Action Against Corrupt Leaders" in multiple parts of the capital.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 12:47:51 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Stone pelting at ministers' residence
Protesters on Tuesday pelted stones at the residences of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Biswo Paudel and attacked the house of former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
- 9 Sept 2025, 12:40:35 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: All banned apps are now available
All the apps, which were banned by the government recently, were available in Nepal on Tuesday morning, Reuters verified.
"We have withdrawn the shutdown of social media. They are working now," cabinet spokesperson and Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 12:33:19 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Water supply minister resigns
Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav resigned from his ministerial post on Tuesday.
Minister Yadav resigned, stating that he was not fit to serve in the government following the incident in which 19 people lost their lives during Monday's demonstration, reported Annapurna Post.
- 9 Sept 2025, 12:19:04 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Security personnel targeted in stone-pelting
Protesters on Tuesday chased and pelted stones at security personnel in Kathmandu, as the demonstrations turned violent.
Protesters are demonstrating against alleged corruption.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 12:09:06 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: PM Oli calls for an all-party meeting amid fresh violence
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday called for an all-party meeting this evening.
“I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the statement read.
- 9 Sept 2025, 12:02:23 PM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Minister's residence set on fire
Protesters on Tuesday set fire to the private residence of Minister for Communication, Information and Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi, as the nationwide Gen Z-led protests against corruption continued for a second day, The Himalayan Times reported.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 11:42:06 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Students lead anti-government protests
Fresh anti-government protests, led by students, broke out in several parts of Nepal on Tuesday, defying curbs on public gatherings, as demonstrators demanded resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
Demonstrations were reported from Kalanki and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, as well as the Chapagaun-Thecho area of Lalitpur district.
- 9 Sept 2025, 11:32:44 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Fresh violence erupt in Kathmandu | Video
Violence erupted on Tuesday during protests in Nepal's Kathmandu, as protesters demonstrated against alleged corruption.
Last night, the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media sites in the country was lifted.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 11:30:09 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Home minister Rames Lekhak resigned on Monday
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak also resigned at an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday.
The violence unfolded as Nepal's government pursues a broader attempt to regulate social media with a bill aimed at ensuring the platforms are “properly managed, responsible and accountable.”
- 9 Sept 2025, 11:20:50 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Demonstrations continue in Kathmandu despite curfew
Small protests erupted on Tuesday, violating the curfew orders. Police quickly tried to push back the protesters, but appeared not to be using any force.
“Punish the murderers in government. Stop killing children,” the protesters chanted while police used loudspeakers urging them to return home.
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- 9 Sept 2025, 11:04:22 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: Agriculture minister Ram Nath Adhikari resigns
Nepal's Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari on Tuesday resigned from his post, condemning the government's crackdown that led to the deaths of 19 people during 'Gen Z' protests across Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal a day ago, as per local media reports.
Adhikari, aligned with the Shekhar Koirala faction of the Nepali Congress, stepped down, citing the government's authoritarian response during Monday's 'Gen Z' protests.
- 9 Sept 2025, 10:59:57 AM IST
Nepal protests live updates: India urges restraint and dialogue
India on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the spiralling unrest in Nepal that has left at least 19 people dead, urging all sides to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We are closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and are deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with families of deceased. We also wish a speedy recovery for those who were injured.” READ MORE
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