What began as a Gen Z-led social media movement against the lavish lifestyles of “Nepo Kids” led to the ousting of a Prime Minister and the deadliest social unrest Nepal has seen in decades.
‘Vandalism Will Draw Tough Action’: Nepal Army Chief Takes Charge Amid Crisis
As chilling images of death, destruction and arson come in from Kathmandu after nationwide protests toppled the KP Sharma Oli government, the Nepalese Army has taken charge of ensuring calm in the …
A social media ban, corruption and ‘Nepo Kids:’ What we know about the deadly protests that ousted Nepal’s leader
Nepali protesters, angered by a bloody crackdown, defied a police curfew and took over the streets of the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, setting fire to the Supreme Court, parliament and other …
Ashok Raj Sigdel: Nepal Army Chief And Key Crisis Leader
Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel has urged citizens to remain calm and protect public and private property as the country remains in the throes of a political crisis.
Who is Ashok Raj Sigdel, Nepal’s Army chief, stepping in to calm violent Gen Z protests?
Sigdel was appointed as the 45th Chief of Army Staff on September 9, 2024, by President Ram Chandra Paudel. In December 2024, he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by …
Nepal President, PM’s houses torched; another minister resigns
Demonstrators vandalised the private residence of Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel in Bohratar, Kathmandu, on Tuesday, reportedly setting parts of …
Kathmandu on Fire: Fresh Drone Footage Shows 120-Year-Old Asia’s Largest Palace Nepal Singha Durbar Reduced to Flames | Video
Nepal’s historic Singha Durbar palace engulfed in flames as protests rage on. It is a 120-year-old structure and the largest palace in Asia built in 1903 as the official residence of Nepal’s Prime …
Nepal Gen Z protest: Restrictive orders announced amid rising tensions
The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew to quell possible violence under the guise of protest, a day after deadly anti-government demonstrations forced …
Protests against Nepal’s social-media ban grow more violent as demonstrators set buildings on fire
Protests against Nepal’s short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent Tuesday as demonstrators set government buildings and politicians’ homes on fire and attacked some leaders. A day …
Racket smuggling stolen phones to Nepal, Bangladesh busted; 3 in police net
In a major cross-border smuggling bust, the Delhi Police on Wednesday said they had unearthed a network of traffickers who were engaged in trafficking stolen devices to neighbouring countries such as …