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Nepal Protests Updates | Closely monitoring developments in Nepal: India

India on Tuesday said it is deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives during protests in Nepal and hoped that the issues will be resolved through peaceful means.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal lifts social media ban after protests leave 19 dead, minister says

Nepal has lifted a social media ban following protests that resulted in the deaths of 19 people, a government minister said on Tuesday.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 die in 'Gen Z protest' over social media ban

He resigned on moral grounds after 19 people were killed and hundreds injured in police firing during protests by youths that rocked the Nepalese capital and other cities.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli calls for an all-party meeting this evening

Nepal Protests Updates |Protesters set fire to home of ex-PM in Nepal, BBC reports

Nepal Protests Updates | Protesters defy curfew, vandalise homes of leaders

According to Himalayan Times, protesters pelted stones and lit fire at the residence of CPN-MC chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Communiciation minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak among others.

Protesters also targeted political party offices in Sarlahi and the district headquarters Malangwa, setting fire to Nepali Congress and CPN-UML offices in retaliation against police action during Monday's protests. 

Nepal Protests Updates | Protesters put the ruling Nepali Congress party's office on fire

Nepal Protests Updates | KP Chor, Desh Chhod: Protesters take to the streets, demand resignation of PM Oli

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.

The agitators torched the residence of Prime Minister Oli at Balkot in Bhaktapur. Oli is currently at the Prime Minister's residence at Balwatar.

Protesters also torched the residence of former home minister Ramesh Lekhak at Naikap in Kathmandu, just a day after he resigned from his post following the police's use of force on youths protesting the government ban on social media sites left 19 people dead and over 300 others injured on Monday.

Nepal Protests Updates | Agitators torched residence of Prime Minister Oli at Balkot in Bhaktapur

The agitators torched the residence of Prime Minister Oli at Balkot in Bhaktapur. Oli is currently at the Prime Minister's residence at Balwatar

Nepal Protests Updates | Oli appeals to Gen Z to engage in dialogue

 Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appealed to representatives of the Gen Z generation to come forward for dialogue.

Issuing an appeal on Tuesday afternoon, Oli urged them to engage in discussions to find a solution to the issue, according to Himal Press

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Agri minister Ramnath Adhikari resigns

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has resigned from his position.

The decision comes amid mounting pressure on the ruling coalition partner, Nepali Congress (NC), to quit the government after the killing of 19 youths during the demonstration of Gen Z protesters in Kathmandu and different parts of the country on Monday, according to Himal Press.

Nepal Protests Updates | Water Supply Minister Yadav resigns over Gen Z protest deaths

Kathmandu Post reports, Pradeep Yadav, submitted his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday, citing the government’s violent response to the Gen Z protests in which 19 young demonstrators were killed on Monday.

Yadav said he could not continue in office following the tragic loss of life and the government’s use of force against the country’s youth.

Protesters torch President, PM, leaders' homes

According to Associated Press, The houses set on fire included those of Sher Bahadur Deuba, leader of the largest party Nepali Congress, President Ram Chandra Poudel, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and leader of the Communist party of Nepal Maoist Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

A private school owned by Deuba’s wife Arzu Deuba Rana, who is the current foreign minister, was also set on fire.

Nepal Protests Updates |Kathmandu airport closes amid escalation of protests

According to The Himalayan Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been fully closed following escalating demonstrations across the Kathmandu Valley. Following the continuous incidents of fires in areas including Gothatar, coupled with deteriorating aviation security conditions, prompted the closure, according to the TIA sources.

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepali Army began evacuating ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati using helicopters

According to Kathmandu Post, Nepali Army began evacuating ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati using helicopters. The move comes after a series of arson and vandalism incidents targeted at ministers’ and senior officials’ homes.

Nepal Protests Updates | PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid violent protests in Kathmandu over alleged corruption

Nepal Protests Updates | Gen Z protesters breach key Federal Parliament building

According to The Himalayan, demonstrators from the ongoing Gen Z-led movement have reportedly entered the Federal Parliament building on Tuesday, intensifying protests that erupted in response to Monday's police crackdown.

'In order to facilitate further efforts toward a constitutional political solution and problem resolution, I hereby resign': PM Oli

In PM Oli's letter to President Ramchandra Paudel, Oli acknowledged the country's extraordinary circumstances and cited the need for a constitutional political resolution. The notice read in part:

"I was appointed Prime Minister on Asar 31, 2071 BS, under Article 76(2) of the Constitution of Nepal. Considering the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country and in order to facilitate further efforts toward a constitutional political solution and problem resolution, I hereby resign from the office of Prime Minister, effective immediately, under Article 77(1)a of the Constitution."

Nepal Protests Updates | Air India cancels Kathmandu flights

Air India on Tuesday cancelled its flights between the national capital and Kathmandu in view of the closure of the city's airport amid anti-government protests.

Nepal is facing massive anti-government protests and Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has been temporarily closed. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday.

"In view of the current situation prevailing in Kathmandu, the following flights AI2231/2232, AI2219/2220, AI217/218 and AI211/212 operating on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi route have been cancelled today. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share further updates," the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo has also cancelled its services to Kathmandu. (PTI)

Nepal Protests Updates | Embassy issues emergency numbers for Indian nationals in Nepal

Nepal Protests Updates | MEA issues advisory against travel to Nepal

Nepal Protests Updates | The country belongs to Gen Z, say protestors as they set Parliament building on fire

Nepal Protests Updates | Chiefs of security agencies jointly urge protesters to resolve crisis through dialogue

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.

"A peaceful resolution through dialogue is the only way to restore order and stability,” the joint statement said.

Those who signed the statement included Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Secretary of Nepal Government Ek Narayan Aryal, Home Secretary Gokarna Dawadi, Chief of Armed Police Force (APF) Raju Aryal, Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung and Chief of National Investigation Department Hutraj Thapa. (PTI)

Nepal Protests Updates | After PM Oli, President Ramchandra Paudel also resigns

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepali media outlet Kantipur TV’s headquarters set on fire

Nepal Protests Updates | Video shows finance minister being chased, thrashed on street by protestors

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal politicians call protestors for talks next week

Nepal politicians have called protestors for talks next week, Reuters reported.

Nepal Protests Updates | Former PM Jhalanath Khanal's wife burnt alive after house set on fire

Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of burn injuries on Tuesday after her house was set on fire by protestors in Nepal’s Dallu. She was rushed to the hospital, however, she succumbed to her injuries.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Army takes charge of security following violent protests

The Nepal Army on Tuesday said that it will take charge of security operations from 10 pm, hours after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned following 27 hours of violent protests in Kathmandu and other parts of the country.

In a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the army said that “some groups are taking undue advantage of the difficult situation and causing severe damage to ordinary citizens and public property”.

It warned that all security mechanisms, including the Nepal Army, will be mobilised to contain the violence if such activities continue. (PTI)

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal's peace, stability important to us: PM Modi

Nepal Protests Updates | Indian airlines cancel flights to Kathmandu

Air India and IndiGo are among the airlines that cancelled their flights connecting Kathmandu as the airport in Nepal's capital has been temporarily closed amid massive anti-government protests in the neighbouring nation.

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Nepal Protests Updates | India's neighbourhood in turmoil, New Delhi must watch situation carefully: Ex Indian envoys

As Nepal plunged into chaos in the face of massive anti-government protests, various former Indian ambassadors said that New Delhi must watch this unfolding situation "very closely", with some underlining that India's neighbourhood is "indeed in turmoil" which is not a healthy sign. They cited instances of public protests, largely led by youth, that had led to political upheavals and the toppling of governments in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in recent years.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Army chief calls for dialogue following massive anti-government protests

Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel appealed to the protesters to come forward for dialogue in the face of violent protests that continued for a second day even after prime minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation. In a televised address to the nation, Gen Sigdel said, “We appeal to the protesting group to halt protest programmes and come forward for dialogue for a peaceful way out for the nation.”

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Army takes control of Kathmandu airport

The Nepal Army took control of the Tribhuvan International Airport after the agitators tried to enter its premises in the evening. Flight services at the airport were partially suspended in view of the protests. Air India, which operates six flights a day between New Delhi and Kathmandu, on Tuesday cancelled four flights. IndiGo and Nepal Airlines also cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Black day for Nepal: Actress Manisha Koirala

Nepal Protests Updates | Here are some pictures of the violence which continued even after PM KP Sharma Oli's resignation

Nepal Protests Updates | UP government orders police force to remain on high alert, provides helpline numbers for assisting Indian citizens

On the instructions of UP CM Yogi Adityanath, UP DGP Rajeev Krishna has ordered the police to remain on high alert 24 hours a day in all the border districts of Uttar Pradesh adjoining Nepal. Additional police force has been deployed and patrolling and surveillance have been strengthened.

Three helpline numbers and one WhatsApp number will be operational 24×7, through which Indian citizens trapped in Nepal will be able to get help directly.

1- 0522-2390257

2- 0522-2724010

3- 9454401674

WhatsApp- 9454401674

Nepal Protests Updates | India-Nepal border sealed for regular movement at Raxaul, Bihar

Indian security forces at checkpoint conduct strict checking as citizens are advised to defer from travelling to Nepal.

Nepal Protests Updates | I hope that an interim government will be formed in the coming 2-4 days: Former Nepal PM K I Singh’s grandson Yashwant Shah

He said, "To deter the protest and protestors, force was used by the police... Police started shooting the protestors... The country has been reeling under corruption for a long time. Despite good tourism and businesses, there is immense poverty and unemployment..."

Nepal Protests Updates | Latest visuals showing the empty streets of Nepal in the aftermath of the protests

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepali students in India put their trips to travel home on hold

"I was planning to visit Nepal soon, but now all my plans are on hold. My family is safe, but I am worried about Kathmandu, where buildings have been set on fire and students have lost their lives. That should never have happened. I only hope peace returns quickly," a student said.

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Nepal Protests Updates |The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and West Bengal Police have intensified security at Panitanki, a principal transit point to Nepal from north Bengal and the Northeast

Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal Army says curfew currently imposed will continue throughout the country from 5 pm

Nepal Protests Updates | IndiGo cancels flights to and from Kathmandu until September 10

"We continue to extend waivers on rescheduling and cancellations for travel to and from Kathmandu until September 12, applicable for bookings made on or before September 9," they said on X.

Nepal Protests Updates | Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh reviews rescue measures for stranded Telugu people

Nepal Protests Updates | Kannadigas stranded in Nepal are safe: Karnataka CMO

“Kannadigas stranded in Nepal are safe. The Chief Secretary of the State Government and the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi are in touch with the Kannadigas who are in various teams,” the Chief Minister’s office said in a statement. Officials of the state government have been in touch with the External Affairs Ministry, and steps are being taken to bring back the Kannadigas safely, as directed by CM Siddaramaiah.

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Nepal Protests Updates | Nepal crisis happened because of corruption: Shiv Sena (UB) leader Sanjay Raut

"The Nepal crisis happened because of corruption, dictatorship, and the families of their ministers living lavishly abroad. The situation is quite similar in India," he said.

Nepal Protests Updates | China says it hopes Nepali society can restore stability soon

They hope people from all circles of Nepali society will "properly handle" the country's domestic issues and restore social order and national stability as soon as possible.

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Nepal Protests Updates | UN spokesperson calls for dialogue towards forging a constructive path forward

The spokesperson said, "The Secretary-General is closely following the situation in Nepal. He is deeply saddened by the loss of life and extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. He urges a thorough investigation into these events. The Secretary-General urges restraint to avoid a further escalation of violence and calls on the authorities to comply with international human rights law. He underscores that protests must take place in a peaceful manner, respecting life and property. He calls for dialogue towards forging a constructive path forward."

Nepal Protests Updates | Bengal tourists stranded in violence-hit Nepal to be brought back in couple of days: CM Mamata Banerjee

Nepal Protests Updates | Air India flights to and from Kathmandu on 10 September have been cancelled

An Air India spokesperson said, "Air India flights to and from Kathmandu on 10 September have been cancelled as the airport continues to remain closed. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share further updates. At Air India, the safety of our passengers and crew remain top priority."

Nepal Protests Updates | Death toll in Nepal protests rises to 25

Nepal's health ministry said on Wednesday that the death toll in this week's anti-corruption protests in the country rose to 25.

It also said 633 people were injured.

Nepal Protests Updates | Kathmandu airport reopens for civilian flights

Nepal's Kathmandu airport has opened, a day after it was closed following violent anti-corruption protests in the country, a spokesperson for the airport said on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Nepal Protests Updates | DTC suspends its Delhi-Kathmandu bus service amid unrest in Nepal

The Delhi-Kathmandu international bus service operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) was suspended amid the chaos in the neighbouring nation, officials said on Wednesday.

"The bus service is being suspended. This service, known as the Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa, symbolises the strong ties between India and Nepal and remains a popular choice for travellers. We are suspending it as of now and will resume it once the situation normalises," an official told PTI.

Nepal Protests Updates | Sushila Karki, Balendra Shah & Kulman Ghising among probable interim PM options

Former chief justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and former electricity board CEO Kulman Ghising were among the names being considered by the group to lead the interim government, sources said on Wednesday.

Karki is the only woman to serve as the chief justice of Nepal's top court.

Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma issued a joint statement, saying they are ready to cooperate with the Gen Z group.

Nepal Protests Updates | Air India special flights to bring back stranded passengers from Kathmandu

Nepal Protests Updates | Border states of India ramp up security