- Saturday, 6 June 2026
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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.
Death toll reaches 30 in hospitals; over 1000 injured receiving treatment
Secretary at the Ministry Dr. Bikas Devkota informed that there have been 30 deaths and 1,061 treatments in 29 hospitals across the country. He further said that the ministry has disclosed the details obtained after contacting various hospitals.
Nepal Army seizes additional looted firearms
The Nepal Army held four persons involved in robbery from the Maharajgung area along with seven firearms, and associated ammunitions such as magazines, rounds, bayonets, as well as other personal items.
NHRC urges all parties to normalize situation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all sides concerned to help bring the situation to normalcy.
Solution with restraint, dialogue and unity: NC General Secretaries
Nepali Congress General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma have welcomed the initiative taken by the President to find a way out of the current difficult situation through talks and dialogue.
