Kathmandu: Tensions in Nepal escalated further on Thursday when a bus carrying Indian pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh was attacked by miscreants near Kathmandu. The vehicle, bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number, was returning from a pilgrimage to the Pashupatinath Temple when it came under attack. Stones were hurled at the bus, shattering its windows, and...
New Delhi: Air India’s Delhi–Singapore flight AI2380, scheduled for September 10, experienced a delay due to a cabin cooling issue prior to departure. The airline confirmed that passengers were regularly updated about the delay, while ground staff at Delhi Airport assisted passengers by providing refreshments and meals. The flight eventually departed at 05:36 IST after...
Kathmandu, September 10: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has reopened for operations on Wednesday, a day after being forced to shut down amid widespread violent protests across Nepal. The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the reopening following a high-level security meeting involving airport and military officials. In a statement, the NCAA said, “We hereby...
Nepal is facing a severe law-and-order crisis as violent anti-government protests erupted across the country, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Amid the unrest, over 7,000 prisoners have escaped from jails nationwide, exploiting the chaos, according to media reports. In western Nepal, five juvenile inmates were killed and four others...
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the nation’s constitutional framework while drawing comparisons with recent unrest in neighboring countries. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, referring to deadly protests in Nepal led by the Gen Z population, remarked, “We are proud of our constitution, see what is happening in neighbouring countries.” Justice...
Kathmandu: Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport reopened on Wednesday, lifting the flight suspension imposed earlier due to the ongoing unrest. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal announced that flight operations were restored following a security committee meeting and urged passengers to contact their airlines for updated schedules while carrying valid tickets and identification. The resumption of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating unrest in Nepal, where violent anti-government protests have claimed several lives, mostly of young demonstrators. After reviewing rain-related damages in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to assess the situation in the neighbouring country. Stressing India’s long-standing...
Lucknow/Patna: Nepal’s government has blocked several major social media platforms since September 4, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and YouTube, allowing only TikTok to operate. The move, aimed at restricting apps not registered with Nepalese authorities, has triggered widespread protests among the youth across the country. The ban has also severely affected India, particularly...
Kathmandu, September 09: Nepal is grappling with a severe political and social crisis as massive nationwide protests escalate following Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. The protests, largely driven by the “Gen-Z” movement against corruption, nepotism, and political mismanagement, have turned violent, with demonstrations reported across Kathmandu and other major cities. A viral video shows...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals in light of escalating violence in Nepal, which has witnessed one of its deadliest uprisings in recent years. The unrest has culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday, further deepening the political turmoil. In its advisory,...