Victims affected by the Supreme Court’s recent decision on river standards in the Kathmandu Valley gathered at Maitighar to protest on Thursday. The court’s ruling mandated that an additional 20 meters be left untouched along the banks of rivers and streams, which has sparked widespread discontent among local residents. The demonstrators demanded that the decision […]
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A protest rally was organised against the Supreme Court’s decision to increase the setback standard along the Bagmati River and its tributaries by 20 meters. SC ordered the relocation of residents living along the Bagmati River and other rivers stating that the existing 20-meter setback standard for riverbanks was deemed inadequate and, hence, the court
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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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22 human rights activists were arrested during a sit-in protest at Maitighar in Kathmandu. The demonstration was organized by the Human Rights and Peace Society to demand the formation of a credible judicial inquiry commission concerning the Ncell share sale case. Activists, including ‘Human Rights and Peace Society’ leaders like Founding Chairperson Krishna Pahadi and
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An organisation called Sanatan Dharmawalambi Sampurna Nepali staged a demonstration in Kathmandu, urging the resignation of Sudan Kiranti, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The protesters voiced that the Minister’s statements were irresponsible and unconstitutional statements and marched through the city on Monday. Speaking in a programme on Wednesday, Minister Kiranti remarked, “Christians
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The police have apprehended 28 demonstrators who attempted to breach the restricted area in Kathmandu. SP Kumodh Dungel from the Kathmandu District Police Office reported that among those detained, there are 14 women and 14 men. The District Administration Office in Kathmandu had announced the restriction of movement around Maitighar areas starting from the 4th
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Nepali Congress-affiliated student organization Nepal Student Union staged a demonstration today against Ncell, expressing concerns about irregularities in the telecom company’s operations. This comes amidst ongoing opposition from both ruling and opposition party fraternal organizations against Ncell. Allegations state that Ncell’s share prices were undervalued, leading to current claims that state agencies are now attempting
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After receiving directives from the District Administration Office Kathmandu to disperse, the meter interest victims, who had been protesting from Shantibatika, staged a demonstration on Friday. On Thursday, the Durbar Marg Police Circle instructed the victims to vacate the area, prompting them to initiate the protest.This morning, they conducted a demonstration at Shantibatika. The protestors
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Tensions escalated as supporters of Durga Prasain clashed with the police while attempting to march from Balkhu to Kuleshwor today. The subsequent use of tear gas and water cannons by the police triggered a physical clash, intensifying the standoff between the demonstrators and law enforcement. The confrontation unfolded after law enforcement faced a barrage of
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Youth gathered in Maitighar Mandala to protest against the government’s decision to ban TikTok on Monday afternoon. Carrying banners containing slogans such as ‘Pay attention to the Jajarkot’s Quake victims not TikTok’, ‘Where are my rights?’ ‘Revoke the TikTok ban, end corruption,’ and ‘Stop tyranny’, they argued that the government’s decision to ban TikTok is
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