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Why Nepal PM Balendra Shah is facing growing backlash inside Parliament

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces opposition's protests for his absence during a crucial parliamentary session. Opposition leaders walked out, demanding accountability. Finance minister's response on the PM's behalf further fueled criticism, raising concerns about democratic traditions and parliamentary norms. This marks a significant challenge for the newly elected leader.

The Times of India

Political turmoil in Nepal: Parliament suspended, Home Minister resigns amid financial conduct probe

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday suspended the session of both houses of the Federal Parliament without convening them, just days after summoning the session for April 30.

The Times of India

Nepal to scrap Everest waste deposit scheme after years of mounting rubbish

Scheme introduced over a decade ago requires climbers to pay a deposit of about £3,000 each that they can reclaim if they return from expedition with at least 8kg of waste

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First female prime minister appointed in Nepal after days of unrest

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From doomscrolling to dissent: Story of Gen Z’s uprising in Nepal

Nepal is in the grip of what is being described as a Gen Z uprising, where young people have thrown out a regime of corrupt politicians. On Indian social media, a predictable lament followed: Why does Gen Z in India never protest against corruption?

Newslaundry

‘Foreign hand, Gen Z data addiction’: 5 ways TV anchors missed the Nepal story

Nepal is in free fall. Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has resigned as youth-led protests engulfed Kathmandu. Deputy PM and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel was beaten up by protesters. Former PM Khanal’s wife was set ablaze. And Nepal's army chief is now set to take control amid a political…

Newslaundry

Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests against corruption

Nepal’s Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung says the ban is ‘withdrawn’.

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At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampant

The Guardian - UK

Nepal Lifts Ban On Video-sharing Platform TikTok

Nepal on Thursday lifted its ban on TikTok nine months after suspending the popular video-sharing platform for disturbing "social harmony", the communications minister said.

International Business Times

Nepal, India express commitment to implementing bilateral initiatives for strengthening cross-border connectivity

Nepal and India have expressed a commitment to implementing bilateral initiatives aimed at further strengthening the seamless cross-border connectivity

The Hindu

Nepal Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane Slapped With 8-Year Jail Sentence For Rape

Sandeep Lamichhane made his international debut for Nepal in 2018.

International Business Times UK

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Nepal on two-day visit, to meet top leadership

During the Joint Commission meeting, “the entire gamut of Nepal-India relations will be reviewed”, according to Nepal’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Amrit Bahadur Rai.

The Hindu

Sherpa says rescuing climber from Mount Everest ‘death zone’ was ‘hardest ever’

A Nepali sherpa carried a stricken stranger for six hours 1,900ft down Mount Everest after finding the man dangling in the “death zone”.

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