Spent 9 days under army security: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests

Deposed PM KP Sharma Oli (PTI file photo) Days after massive unrest upended Nepal’s political situation, deposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has shifted from army protection to a private residence. According to news agency PTI, citing Nepal army sources, Oli spent nine days under army security before moving out.Oli had flown to an army […]

Nepal unrest: KP Sharma Oli resigns as PM amid massive GenZ protests; hundreds entered his office

KP Sharma Oli (File photo) Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his cabinet resigned on Tuesday after massive protests and violent demonstration in the capital city over corruption charges and his decision to block social media platforms. His exit came after hundreds of demonstrators stormed his office.Protesters stormed Parliament, blocked roads, burnt tyres, and […]

Nepal PM Oli to visit to India in mid-September

KATHMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.“Preparations for the upcoming visit of the prime minister are underway. However, the date and the detailed schedules of the visit are yet to be finalised,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said.However, […]

Arrest Gyanendra, says Nepal ruling coalition; PM Oli says ex-king must face consequences

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s ruling coalition has called for the arrest of former king Gyanendra Shah, 78, after violence erupted during a pro-monarchy protest in which two persons, including a journalist, were killed in Kathmandu last week. On Monday night, senior members of key republican parties met to coordinate a joint response, vowing to defend the federal […]