The police have arrested around 25 individuals, including Awadhesh Kushwaha, the coordinator of the negotiation team representing the loan shark victims from Baluwatar. The arrest took place during the protest. Despite multiple talks, no conclusive agreement has been reached on the matter, prompting the continued protests.
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Scrap traders staged a demonstration against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Sunday, marching from the UN Park in Buddhanagar to Ratnapark via Tripureshwar and Sundhara. Upon reaching Ratnapark, the protest transformed into a rally assembly. Protesters brandished placards bearing slogans such as “Let the poor eat, stop bulldozers on scrap, enforce the rule of
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A group of microfinance and loan sharks victims breached the gates of the parliament premises and were arrested on Monday afternoon. According to police sources, they were taken into custody due to forced entry. The government has designated the area around the parliament house as a restricted area and prohibited demonstrations. Entry into the Federal
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Three individuals including Aarti Sah’s brother Prem Sah defied the imposed restrictions and burnt the ‘Restricted Area’ banner in Maitighar Mandala, resulting in their arrest. Following the government’s declaration of Maitighar as a prohibited area, demonstrators were instructed to relocate their sit-in to Shantibatika. However, they were barred from protesting at Shantibatika as well and
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A demonstration was organized in different places of Kathmandu with the aim of drawing attention to the situation concerning Nepalese citizens serving in the Russian armed forces. The demonstration demanded coordinated efforts for the rescue of Nepalis, provide relief to the families of those who have lost their lives, and raise awareness about the condition
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The Kathmandu Metropolitan Police has forcibly removed protestors from Shantibatika and locked the premises, sparking outrage among the affected families. This prompted the victims to convene a joint press conference on Thursday. Victims, expressing their grievances, accused Mayor Balen Shah of infringing upon their right to peaceful protest and freedom of speech. In a press
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The Joint Self-Employed Street Traders Struggle Committee organized a rally and sit-in program to protest against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). The demonstration commenced at Shantibatika, Ratnapark, advocating for the rights of self-employed traders and concluded at Kathmandu Plaza. KMC had implemented a ban on parking in the New Road area starting January 23rd.
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Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has unveiled the ‘LMC Alert Mobile App,’ designed to streamline communication and address the immediate concerns of city residents. At the unveiling event, the app’s expectation in its role in efficiently tackling complaints, calamities, and various problems reported by citizens was highlighted.
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A bus heading towards Ratnapark almost overturned in the road in New Baneshwor Chow. The road leading to the service lane had eroded, causing the bus’ wheel to get stuck. The passengers quickly evacuated the bus. A similar incident occurred in October 2078 when the road in front of the Civil Hospital near Baneshwor Chowk
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The recent prohibition of parking in the New Road area by Kathmandu Metropolitan City has led to widespread protests from shopkeepers and local business owners. They argue that the ban on parking will lead to a loss of business. Affected stakeholders are urging the Metropolitan City to revoke the decision. City officials have stated that
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