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On November 23, 2023, tens of thousands of protesters, loosely organised under the Campaign to protect nation, nationalism, religion, culture and citizens (Rashtra, Rashtriyata, Dharma-Sanskriti Aur Nagarik Bachau Andolan), marched down the streets of Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy and Nepal's status as a Hindu state.
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic. Now, a new wave of protest is trying to ...
By Gopal Sharma. KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's prime minister won a parliamentary vote of confidence on Monday amid protests by the opposition demanding a parliamentary probe into allegations that ...
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters. [1] [2] [3] A protester said that the agreement will undermine Nepal's law and integrity. A statement from the US embassy said the project was requested by the Nepalese government and people and was designed to reduce poverty and boost Nepal's economy in a transparent manner. [4 ...
In a nationally televised address, King Gyanendra reinstated the old Nepal House of Representatives on April 24, 2006. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The King called upon the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) to bear the responsibility of taking the nation on the path to national unity and prosperity while ensuring permanent peace and safeguarding multiparty democracy.
A bandh organized by the Garo National Council in Goalpara, 2013 A bandh in Nepal, organized protest against a rise in fuel prices. Bandh (Hindi: बंध, बंद, romanized: bandh, band, lit. 'closing; shutting down') is a form of protest used by political activists in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal.
The ban on TikTok in Nepal had sparked widespread protests and debates across the country, both offline and on social media platforms. [8] Citizens had taken to the streets to voice their opposition to the ban, highlighting their concerns about freedom of expression and the impact on livelihoods.
At least 66 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered flooding and landslides, closing major roads and disrupting domestic air travel, officials said ...