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Indra Jatra festival rituals disturbed by Gen-Z protests
A few days ago, the vibrant roads and alleys around the Basantapur area were full of life due to the festive activities of Indra Jatra. But from Monday, they turned empty due to protests by the Gen-Z. The festive celebrations of Indra Jatra were completely halted in the middle of the festival. Gautam Shakya, Chairperson of the Indra Jatra Management Committee, informed that the religious rituals and cultur
NEMPA closes cinema theatres across country
The Nepal Motion Picture Association (NEMPA) has closed film theatres across the country until the situation becomes favourable. Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, the association’s chairman, Narendra Maharjan, informed that film halls nationwide remained closed. Speaking to The Rising Nepal, he said that theatres would remain shut until the current political situation in Nepal returned to normal.
TIA resumes operations
The Tribhuvan International Airport, which was closed since Tuesday, has resumed operations since 3:30 pm on Wednesday. Issuing a public notice, Tribhuvan International Airport Civil Aviation Office, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said that that a meeting of the Tribhuvan International Airport Security Committee has decided to reopen the closed airport.
Cereals import increase by 56% in first month of FY 2025/26
The import of cereals has increased by 56 per cent during the first month of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, the country imported cereals worth around Rs. 4.55 billion during the first month of the current fiscal year 2025/26. Cereals worth Rs. 2.92 billion were imported during the first months of the last fiscal year 2024/25. During the review period, rice and paddy worth Rs. 2.92 billion (paddy worth Rs. 1.10 billion and rice worth Rs. 1.82 billion) and maize worth Rs.1.54 billion were imported.
Private sector underscores restraint form all sides
Nepal's private sector umbrella organisations have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property during the nationwide protests led by the Gen-Z. The protests, which began on Monday, were driven by demands for systemic reforms, including strong anti-corruption measures and the reopening of social media platforms.
Police HQ orders staff to come in contact
The Nepal Police Headquarters issued a circular instructing all its security personnel and officers who had abandoned their posts to immediately come in contact. On Tuesday, demonstrators set fire to more than a dozen government offices in the Kathmandu Valley. After the situation spiraled out of control, police personnel abandoned their offices, posts, circles, and weapons, retreating to safer locations.
NHRC urges calm, democratic solution in wake of Gen-Z protest
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all sides to exercise restraint and work towards restoring calm in the wake of violent Gen-Z protests that swept across the country on September 8 and 9.
Thousands of inmates escape jails amid Gen-Z protest
In the wake of the Gen-Z protests, a wave of unrest has swept across country’s prison system, with inmates setting fire to facilities and attempting mass jailbreaks. According to preliminary and unofficial data, prison management authorities report that nearly 5,000 prisoners have escaped from various prisons nationwide over Tuesday night and Wednesday. The Department of Prison Management, however, has yet to release official figures, and accurate dat
Army issues notice to return looted weapons, maintain caution
Although the Gen-Z protests have largely been controlled, the Nepali Army has called on the public to immediately hand over all looted or missing firearms, ammunition, and security gear to the nearest security agency or personnel.
Teams mobilised in Humla to collect details for NID
Six teams have been mobilised in all seven rural municipalities of Humla district to collect details for the National Identity Card (NID). The campaign has been launched especially to resolve the issue faced by senior citizens who are required to open bank accounts to receive their social security allowance, for which the NID has been made compulsory. The District Administration Office (DAO) aims to complete the collection of data entry before the Dashain festival.
UML for meaningful dialogue
Issuing a joint statement UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel and Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali have paid tributes to the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
I wish interim govt is formed as per Gen Z proposal, consensus: Shrestha
Congratulating the Gen Z for the positive achievements they have made, the Maoist Center leader in his Facebook account expressed honour to them for the initiative of the protest.
NA extends prohibitory order and curfew
The Nepal Army has extended prohibitory orders and curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts.
Passengers flock Tribhuvan International Airport
The Tribhuvan International Airport, which was closed since Tuesday afternoon due to the Gen-Z protest, is now crowded with passengers after it reopened this evening.
China optimistic about early restoration of law and order in Nepal
China has said that it is optimistic about early restoration of law and order in Nepal.
