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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.
Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic. The capital of the Himalayan country is again teeming with ...
19 June – The mayor of the Nepali capital of Kathmandu bans the screenings of Indian films after dialogue in the recent epic film Adipurush stated that Sita from Hindu mythology was born in India instead of Nepal. [31] 29th June Supreme Court of Nepal issued an interim order to legalize same sex marriage to Government of Nepal. [32]
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 ...
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.
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.
Ruby Khan (Nepali: रुबी खान; born c. 1988) is a Nepalese women's rights activist.In October 2021, she received national attention when she led a protest march from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, followed by a sit-in protest, to demand an investigation into the disappearance and death of two women in Banke District.
In a way, the black-and-white Palestinian scarf draped over Hannah Sattler’s shoulders this week and the tie-dyed T-shirts of 1968 are woven from a common thread. Like so many college students ...