Nepal Gen Z Protests Highlights
The Nepal Army imposed a nationwide curfew until 6 a.m. Thursday.
An official dialogue between protesting youths and the Nepali Army was to take place on Wednesday in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel.
Nepal deployed army outside Indian embassy in Kathmandu.
IndiGo Airlines suspended all flights to and from Kathmandu until 6 pm on Sept.10.
Prisoners at Dillibazar, Kathmandu jail attempted to break out.
Nepal Army arrested 27 individuals involved in looting, arson and other violent acts during ongoing Gen Z-led protests across Nepal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bengal tourists stranded in violence-hit Nepal will be brought back in couple of days.
China urged its citizens in Nepal to "pay close attention to safety", after protesters set parliament and other governmental buildings of authority ablaze.
After a 24-hour closure, Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport reopened for all civilian flights, according to a statement from the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority.
Nepal proposed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim leader.
Over 7,000 prisoners escaped from different jails, five juvenile inmates died.
Interim leader Sushila Karki said her main priorities are to "conduct free and fair elections and handover power" to new, "clean leaders."
Three individuals have been proposed to lead the caretaker government which are Balendra Shah, Sushila Karki and Harka Sampang.
Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination with Air India and IndiGo arranged additional flights on Wednesday evening and over the next few days for Indians returning from Kathmandu.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu On Bringing Back Indian Passengers
"Due to airport closure in Nepal, many home-bound passengers were unable to return from Kathmandu. With the opening of the airport operation in Kathmandu, the Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination with Air India & IndiGo, has arranged additional flights this evening & over the next few days, alongside scheduled services resuming tomorrow," said Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu in a post on X.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Key Candidates For Interim Leadership
While a final decision has yet to be made, three individuals have been proposed to lead the caretaker government:
Balendra Shah: The mayor of Kathmandu, a former rapper, and an independent politician who has become a prominent figure in the youth-led "Gen Z" protests.
Sushila Karki: A former Chief Justice and the first woman to hold that position in Nepal. She is seen as an apolitical choice, which may appeal to the protest movement.
Harka Sampang: The mayor of Hetauda and another independent leader who has gained popularity through a grassroots, anti-establishment approach.
Source: NDTV
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Interim Head Karki Prioritising Immediate Need For Peace
Interim leader Sushila Karki said her main priorities are to "conduct free and fair elections and handover power" to new, "clean leaders." She also noted that the army has brought the situation under control and that Kathmandu is now peaceful. Karki expressed her sorrow over the loss of lives during the recent turmoil, emphasising the urgent need for peace.
Source: News18
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Kathmandu's Rapper-Mayor Who May Become Nepal's Next PM
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, also known as 'Balen' is being considered to be a potential candidate for the next Prime Minister of Nepal, backed by some of the Gen Z protestors.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Uttarakhand CM Orders Vigil Along Nepal border
Given the escalating political turmoil in Nepal, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered officials to increase surveillance along the state's border with its neighbor.
During a high-level meeting via video conference on Tuesday night, Dhami instructed district administrations, police, and security forces to intensify checks at border points to monitor for "anti-social and disruptive elements." He emphasized the need for strict oversight of all entry routes and heightened vigilance on cross-border movement.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Over 7,000 Prisoners Escape From Different Jails, 5 Juvenile Inmates Dead
At least five juvenile inmates died during a clash with security personnel at a jail in western Nepal, while more than 7,000 prisoners escaped from different jails across the country during the violent anti-government protests, according to media reports.
Source: PTI
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki Proposed As Interim Head
Nepal proposes former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim leader. The appointment comes after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post amidst the unrest.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: 'Absolute Anarchy,' Says Indian Tourist
Gauri K, who had gone on a Kailash-Mansarovar expedition with her sister, said she was stuck along with a large number of Indians at a hotel.
"There was absolute anarchy everywhere. Smoke was billowing from buildings torched by mobs. Though a curfew was in place, youths were roaming freely, and we also heard gunshots intermittently," she said.
Source: PTI
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Kathmandu Airports Reopens For Civilian Flights
After a 24-hour closure, Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport has reopened for all civilian flights, according to a statement from the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: China Calls On Nepal To Bring Back Order
China urged Nepal to peacefully resolve its internal crisis and restore stability after PM Oli resigned following violent youth-led protests. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a Beijing press briefing that China and Nepal are "traditional friendly neighbours" and encouraged all groups in Nepal to "properly handle domestic issues" to quickly restore social order.
Source: PTI
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: China Urges Citizens To Stay Safe
China urged its citizens in Nepal to "pay close attention to safety", after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister.
"It is hoped that all sectors of Nepal can properly handle domestic issues and quickly restore social order and national stability. China has already reminded its citizens in Nepal to pay close attention to safety," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular press briefing.
Source: AFP
Nepal Gen Z Live: Bengal CM On Tourists Stuck In Nepal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bengal tourists stranded in violence-hit Nepal will be brought back in couple of days, the Indian Express reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Relationship With Nepal Strong
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, “Our relationship with Nepal is strong. We want the situation to get normal in Nepal. The government is committed to ensuring the safety of the Indians there.”
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Army Arrests 27 People
27 individuals involved in looting, arson and other violent acts during ongoing Gen Z-led protests across Nepals, have been arrested by Nepalese Army till Wednesday, as per The Himalayan Times report.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Views From Targeted Supreme Court
Visuals from outside the Supreme Court. The building was targeted in the unrest yesterday.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Inmates Attempt To Break Out
Prisoners at Dillibazar, Kathmandu jail attempted to break out, reported The Kathmandu Post.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: IndiGo Suspends Flight Opearations
On Wednesday IndiGo Airlines suspensended all flights to and from Kathmandu until 6 pm on September 10.
Nepal Gen-Z Protest Live: Army Outside Indian Embassy
Amid protests, Nepal has deployed army outside Indian embassy in Kathmandu, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Dialogue Between Army And Youth Today
An official dialogue between protesting youths and the Nepali Army will take place today in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel. On Tuesday night, an informal discussion was held between representatives of the protesting youths and Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel, NDTV reproted.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Curfew In Nepal Till Thursday
The Nepal Army on Wednesday, said the prohibitory order in the country was in force and will remain effective until 5 p.m. following which a nationwide curfew will be imposed until 6 a.m. Thursday, The Kathmandu Post reported.
The Army issued a statement saying that in the name of the movement, the unruly groups carried out attacks on individuals and property and attempted sexual assaults, the Indian Express reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Bhatbhateni Super Store Set On Fire
The protestotrs also set Nepal's iconic Bhatbhateni Super Store on fire on Tuesday evening, NDTV reproted.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Reasons Behind Continued Protest
Violent protests have continued in Nepal despite the government lifting a sweeping ban on social media. For many demonstrators, particularly belonging to the 'Gen-Z' demographic, the ban merely served as a spark in a tinderbox of deep public resentment.
So why have protestors continued to stage unrest in Nepal, even though these social media apps are back online?
Read more here
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Alert Across Nepal-India Border
Central agencies have issued alert along the Nepal border. Alerts have been issued to Bihar Police, UP Police, SSB, who have been asked to keep strict vigil on the border, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: 187 Telugu People Stranded In Nepal
In the wake of the ongoing unrest in Nepal, as many as 187 Telugu citizens have been identified as stranded in different locations across the country. Minister Nara Lokesh has decided to skip NDA’s ‘Super 6 Super Hit’ event, and is monitoring early rescue efforts from the state RTG headquarters at Amaravati, NDTV reported.
The stranded citizens are spread across four locations:
Bafal – 27 persons under the care of Sridharacharyulu
Similkot – 12 persons with Kari Appa Rao
Mahadev Hotel, Pashupati – 55 persons with Vijaya
Pingalasthan, Gaushala – 90 persons
So far, 187 Telugu people have been traced, and the number may rise as more contacts are established. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has alerted Naveen Srivastava, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Nepal India Border Situation
The India-Nepal border at Sonauli in UP's Maharajganj saw an influx of Indian tourists on Wednesday as many cut short their trips and returned home due to the escalating unrest in Nepal, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Uttarakhand CM Conducts Review Meeting
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a review meeting via video conferencing on Tuesday from the Chief Minister's residence in response to the recent political developments occurring in the neighbouring country of Nepal, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Why Is The Himalyan Nation Still Protesting
Even though most social media sites are back online, protestors have made it clear that their grievances go far beyond.
At the heart of the unrest are long-standing tension with the government and economic issues. Talk about corruption, nepotism, lack of economic opportunities and continued political uncertainty, with the country notably seeing 13 different administrations since 2008.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Situation Is 'One Of Anarchy'
Former Indian diplomat Sukh Deo Mani said that Nepal's situation is "one of anarchy" as the nation reels under violent protests against the government.
With inputs from ANI
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: What's Next For Nepal
Army has taken control, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office, shouting slogans, demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during the protests.
Read what's next for Nepal
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Uncertanity In UP's Markets
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.
With inputs from PTI
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Situation In Bangladesh, Nepal Not Coincidental
Manish Tewari, Member of Parliament-Chandigarh,Former Union Minister-Information & Broadcasting Govt. of India. in a social media post on X, siad "What happened to Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh & KP Sharma Oli in Nepal is not coincidental. Triggers may be domestic but an orchestrated attempt is being made to destabilise the South Asian region & bring about regime change Will happen elsewhere also"
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: MEA Issues Fresh Advisory For Nepal
After protest escalated in Nepal leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the Ministry of External Affairs of India issued advisory for Indian citizen stating, "In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised."
It further added that, "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."
MEA also said, "They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu."
In case of any assistance required, Embassy of India, Kathmandu's helpline numbers are given below.
+977 – 980 860 2881 ( WhatsApp call also)
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Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Army To Take Control
Chief of the Nepali Army, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, urged Gen Z protestors to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue as Army troops are deployed to maintain order, NDTV reported.
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live: Ex PM's Wife Burnt Alive
As per a report by NDTV, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of Nepal's ex-prime minister Jhalanath Khanal, was burnt alive on Tuesday. She was trapped in her house, located in Dallu area in the state capital Kathmandu, which Gen Z protestors had set on fire. Chitrakar was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital but died during the treatment, NDTV reported.