Death toll climbs to 14 in Gen Z protests in Kathmandu Death toll climbs to 14 in Gen Z protests in Kathmandu The death toll in the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban has risen to 14 in Kathmandu, according to hospital reports on Monday. The death toll in the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban has risen to 14 in Kathmandu, according to hospital reports on Monday. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Eight Gen Z protesters dead in Kathmandu amid escalating demonstrations Eight Gen Z protesters dead in Kathmandu amid escalating demonstrations At least eight Gen Z protesters have died during escalating demonstrations against corruption and the government’s social media ban in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, on Monday. At least eight Gen Z protesters have died during escalating demonstrations against corruption and the government’s social media ban in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, on Monday. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Second Gen Z protester dies in Kathmandu amid escalating clashes Second Gen Z protester dies in Kathmandu amid escalating clashes A second Gen Z protester has died in Kathmandu while receiving treatment at a trauma center, following injuries sustained during ongoing demonstrations against corruption and the government’s social media ban. A second Gen Z protester has died in Kathmandu while receiving treatment at a trauma center, following injuries sustained during ongoing demonstrations against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Curfew extended across key areas of Kathmandu following escalation of Gen Z protests Curfew extended across key areas of Kathmandu following escalation of Gen Z protests Following the escalation of Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban, the Kathmandu District Administration Office has extended the curfew across key areas of Kathmandu Metropolitan City from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 2082/05/23 (Nepali calendar). Following the escalation of Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban, the Kathmandu District Administration Office has extended the curfew across key areas of Kathmandu Metropolitan City from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 2082/05/23 (Nepali calendar). Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Nepali Army deployed in Baneshwor as Gen Z protest escalates Nepali Army deployed in Baneshwor as Gen Z protest escalates The Nepali Army has been deployed in New Baneshwor after the situation intensified during the Gen Z protest against corruption and the government’s social media ban. The Nepali Army has been deployed in New Baneshwor after the situation intensified during the Gen Z protest against corruption and the government’s social media ban. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Police fire rubber bullets as Gen Z protest escalates in Baneshwor Police fire rubber bullets as Gen Z protest escalates in Baneshwor Tensions flared in New Baneshwor on Monday as police fired rubber bullets and aerial shots to control escalating protests by Gen Z demonstrators. Tensions flared in New Baneshwor on Monday as police fired rubber bullets and aerial shots to control escalating protests by Gen Z demonstrators. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Gen Z protesters enter Parliament; Curfew imposed in Kathmandu Gen Z protesters enter Parliament; Curfew imposed in Kathmandu Gen Z protesters stormed the Federal Parliament premises in New Baneshwor on Monday after breaking through police barricades and climbing over gates. Gen Z protesters stormed the Federal Parliament premises in New Baneshwor on Monday after breaking through police barricades and climbing over gates. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
Gen Z youths stage protest at Maitighar against corruption, social media ban Gen Z youths stage protest at Maitighar against corruption, social media ban Gen Z youths are staging a large protest at Maitighar Mandala today against corruption, government mismanagement, and the decision to shut down social media. Gen Z youths are staging a large protest at Maitighar Mandala today against corruption, government mismanagement, and the decision to shut down social media. Kathmandu 08 Sep, 2025
See Nepal's living goddess leave her palace to bless throngs of worshipers See Nepal's living goddess leave her palace to bless throngs of worshipers Shakya has been serving as Kumari — Nepal’s living goddess — since the age of 3, living in the Kumari's temple palace for the past five years. Shakya has been serving as Kumari — Nepal’s living goddess — since the age of 3, living in the Kumari's temple palace for the past five years. Kathmandu 07 Sep, 2025
Govt renews appeal for registration of social networking platforms Govt renews appeal for registration of social networking platforms The government has once again urged all social networking platforms to complete the registration process in Nepal. The government has once again urged all social networking platforms to complete the registration process in Nepal. Kathmandu 07 Sep, 2025
NC to discuss with govt on social media restriction NC to discuss with govt on social media restriction The major ruling partner, Nepali Congress, has decided to talk to government on the latter's decision to block social networks. The major ruling partner, Nepali Congress, has decided to talk to government on the latter's decision to block social networks. Kathmandu 07 Sep, 2025
National Non-Formal Education Conference concludes in Kathmandu National Non-Formal Education Conference concludes in Kathmandu Minister of Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant has emphasized prioritizing non-formal education to link traditional knowledge, skills, and arts with life, under the National Qualification Framework. Minister of Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant has emphasized prioritizing non-formal education to link traditional knowledge, skills, and arts with life, under the National Qualification Framework. Kathmandu 06 Sep, 2025
Existing coalition government continues, says Deuba Existing coalition government continues, says Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the existing coalition government will continue. Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the existing coalition government will continue. Kathmandu 06 Sep, 2025
PM Oli asserts Lipulek belongs to Nepal, denies support for China's GSI PM Oli asserts Lipulek belongs to Nepal, denies support for China's GSI Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has reaffirmed Nepal’s claim over the Lipulek territory, stating that the government has registered an objection with China regarding the proposed China-India agreement to use the area as a trade route. Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has reaffirmed Nepal’s claim over the Lipulek territory, stating that the government has registered an objection with China regarding the proposed China-India agreement to use the area as a trade route. Kathmandu 05 Sep, 2025
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square collects Rs 194 million in revenue last year Hanumandhoka Durbar Square collects Rs 194 million in revenue last year The revenue collection of the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, a world heritage site in Kathmandu, increased by more than Rs 20 million in the last fiscal year compared to the previous year. The revenue collection of the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, a world heritage site in Kathmandu, increased by more than Rs 20 million in the last fiscal year compared to the previous year. Kathmandu 05 Sep, 2025
Two-day workshop on narrative journalism kicks off in Kathmandu Two-day workshop on narrative journalism kicks off in Kathmandu A two-day training workshop on narrative journalism kicked off today in Kathmandu. The workshop, jointly organised by Media Action Nepal, Newsreel Asia and the Canada in India (High Commission of Canada), was attended by 51 mid-career and senior journalists from Nepal, including 26 women. A two-day training workshop on narrative journalism kicked off today in Kathmandu. The workshop, jointly organised by Media Action Nepal, Newsreel Asia and the Canada in India (High Commission of Canada), was attended by 51 mid-career and senior journalists from Nepal, including 26 women. Kathmandu 05 Sep, 2025
Govt, UN review progress on LDC Graduation and SDGs Govt, UN review progress on LDC Graduation and SDGs The Government of Nepal and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) held the annual meeting of the Joint Steering Committee under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–2027 in Kathmandu on Thursday. The Government of Nepal and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) held the annual meeting of the Joint Steering Committee under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–2027 in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 05 Sep, 2025
US donates two M28 Skytrucks to Nepali Army, expanding fleet to five US donates two M28 Skytrucks to Nepali Army, expanding fleet to five The United States has delivered two new M28 Skytrucks to the Nepali Army through a $37 million Foreign Military Financing grant, increasing Nepal’s fleet to five aircraft. The United States has delivered two new M28 Skytrucks to the Nepali Army through a $37 million Foreign Military Financing grant, increasing Nepal’s fleet to five aircraft. Kathmandu 04 Sep, 2025
National College to host international seminar on sustainability National College to host international seminar on sustainability National College, under Kathmandu University, is organizing a two-day international seminar on sustainable development starting Thursday. National College, under Kathmandu University, is organizing a two-day international seminar on sustainable development starting Thursday. Kathmandu 04 Sep, 2025
Indra Jatra Festival kicks off in Bhaktapur Indra Jatra Festival kicks off in Bhaktapur Indra Jatra, the festival of rain and good harvest, began today in Bhaktapur with the installation of a towering wooden pole, known as Yambo:Dho in Nepal Bhasa, symbolizing Lord Indra. Indra Jatra, the festival of rain and good harvest, began today in Bhaktapur with the installation of a towering wooden pole, known as Yambo:Dho in Nepal Bhasa, symbolizing Lord Indra. Kathmandu 04 Sep, 2025
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
