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Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki assumed office as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, declaring Gen Z protest victims martyrs and announcing Rs 1 million compensation per family. Her government dissolved parliament amid unrest that left 72 dead, sparking sharp criticism from political parties

Nepal is preparing to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister amid nationwide youth-led protests against corruption. Her selection follows days of political negotiations as unrest intensifies, with 34 people killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes.

At least three inmates were killed in Nepal during clashes with security forces, while over 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than 25 jails amid anti-government protests. Authorities, including the army, are working to recapture escapees and restore order.

Following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation amid deadly protests, the Nepal Army imposed nationwide restrictive orders and a curfew to prevent further violence. Kathmandu remains under lockdown, with flights suspended, arrests made, and the UN urging restraint and investigation

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up an Emergency Cell at Andhra Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist Telugu citizens stranded in unrest-hit Nepal. Officials are coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, providing food, shelter, and medical aid to affected families.

Protests in Nepal intensified after a social media ban, with demonstrators setting fire to homes of top political leaders, including the president and prime minister. Nineteen people were killed during clashes, prompting curfews, a minister’s resignation, and widespread public outrage

Student-led anti-government protests erupted across Kathmandu and Lalitpur, defying curfews. Demonstrators opposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, vandalized leaders' homes, and protested social media bans. Clashes turned violent, leaving 19 dead, 300 injured, prompting army deployment and Home Minister's resignation

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will reopen in 2025 after a five-year break due to COVID-19 and border tensions. Southern Travels has launched three packages for Indian pilgrims, offering both overland and helicopter-assisted routes via Kathmandu and Lucknow

The qualification event for this year’s Youth Asian Championships saw the Indian contingent dominate across various categories yesterday.

Revolt said its full product portfolio is now available in Nepal, including the flagship RV400, the performance-focused RV400 BRZ, the RV1+ and RV1+ commuter models, and the powerful new RV BlazeX

While the recent turn of events may surprise some, Nepal’s overwhelming commitment to its republican system remains clear

The current unrest in Nepal is not merely about nostalgia for a bygone era but a reflection of the deep-rooted frustration of ordinary Nepalis

The bus was en route from Karnali province's Surkhet to Prayagraj when the accident occurred; condition of six passengers said to be critical

Kathmandu was shaken at around 6.50 am by the tremor.

The tremor, which occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), was registered at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface

According to Army officials, the van rolled about 200 meters below the road before dawn near the village of Shaileshikar

They were climbing 8,167-metres (26,788-foot) high Mount Dhaulagiri during Nepal's autumn climbing season

Security agencies deployed for search, rescue and relief efforts, and over 4,500 disaster-affected individuals rescued so far

Eyewitnesses say they had never seen such a devastating flood and inundation in the Kathmandu Valley in 40-45 years

Sources said at least 19 people, including the aircrew, were aboard the Saurya Airlines plane bound for Pokhara that crashed around 11 am