Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, ex-home minister arrested over Gen Z protest crackdown

[ad_1] KP Sharma Oli (ANI image) Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the alleged suppression of the September Gen Z protests, police officials said.Oli was taken into custody from his residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur, while Lekhak […]

Nepal probe panel to summon ex-PM Oli over Gen Z protests

[ad_1] KP Sharma Oli (File photo) A commission appointed by Nepal’s interim govt to probe alleged excessive use of force during the Sept 8-9 Gen Z protests will summon ousted PM K P Sharma Oli for clarification, officials said Thursday. At least 19 youths, who were demonstrating against the Oli govt in Kathmandu, were killed […]

‘Gen Z’ group demands arrest of Nepal’s ousted PM Oli over shootout that killed 19 protesters

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: The ‘Gen Z’ group on Saturday demanded the arrest of deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli and then home minister Ramesh Lekhak over their alleged role in a shootout that killed 19 people during the anti-government protests on September 8. Addressing a press conference at Sambad Dabali here, Dr Nicholas Bushal, one […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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, […]

Nepal PM Oli to visit to India in mid-September

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]