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The by-election in Rupandehi-3, which was scheduled for Kartik 17, has been canceled. According to the Election Commission, given that the House of Representatives has already been dissolved and a new election date has been announced, a by-election is deemed unnecessary under the constitutional provisions. The seat became vacant following the death of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) MP Deepak Bohora, elected from Rupandehi-3 in 2079. The Election Commission had begun preparations to fill the vacancy, and political parties had finalized their candidate announcements and coalition strategies. The Election Commission had also started updating the voter list, deploying staff, and undertaking…

Lalitpur — The District Administration Office, Lalitpur, has announced that the prohibitory orders and curfew imposed in the district will remain in effect until Sunday in response to the Gen-Z movement. According to a notice issued on Friday, the restrictions, first enforced on September 8 (Bhadra 23), have been extended under the order of the Chief District Officer to ensure the safety of lives and property. Under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 1971, the prohibitory order will be in force on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, while a curfew will be imposed the same day from…

Kathmandu — The United Kingdom has described the appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal’s interim prime minister as an important step following last week’s political developments. Soon after former Chief Justice Karki assumed office on Friday, the British Embassy in Kathmandu shared its reaction via social media, posting a message on Facebook. As Nepal’s oldest friend, the UK expressed its support for the country’s aspirations for accountability and inclusive governance, while noting the need to face upcoming challenges with resilience.

New Delhi — India has welcomed the formation of Nepal’s new interim government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Shortly after Karki was sworn in by the President, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing optimism that the new government would help ensure peace and stability in Nepal. “As a close neighbor, democratic partner, and long-term development partner, India remains committed to working closely with Nepal for the mutual benefit and prosperity of both nations and peoples,” the statement read.

Kathmandu — The curfew and prohibitory orders imposed in Kathmandu Valley and several districts due to the Gen-Z movement have been lifted as of this morning. Since September 9 (Bhadra 24), the Nepal Army had been regularly issuing notices regarding curfew and prohibitory orders. However, no new notice was released today by either the Army or local administrations, confirming that the restrictions have been removed. With this, daily life in the Kathmandu Valley has gradually begun returning to normal. Transportation, markets, and other daily activities have resumed. The restrictions were first enforced on September 8 (Bhadra 23) as the Gen-Z…

The Nepal Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Federation has paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z-led protests. In a statement signed by the federation’s General Secretary Rajendra Baniya, the organization urged that issues be resolved through peaceful dialogue and cooperation, so that life can return to the paralyzed transport sector. The federation expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls, while also wishing for the speedy recovery of those injured in the protests. The statement highlighted that the nationwide transport shutdown over the past few days has severely affected the…

The bodies of those who died in the violence following the Gen-Z group’s protest on Bhadra 23 are being handed over to their families. Dr. Gopal Chaudhary, head of the Forensic Department at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, said that the post-mortem examinations have been completed and the process of transferring the bodies to families has begun. According to him, 36 bodies were brought to the hospital’s forensic department for post-mortem. Of them, the identities of two women and one man are still unknown. Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, said that a total of 1,872…

Passenger bus services have gradually resumed from the New Bus Park in Gongabu. Public transport had been halted after the government imposed prohibitory orders and curfew on September 8 and 9 (Bhadra 23 and 24) due to the Gen-Z movement. Pankaj Malla, Head of Human Resources at Lhotse Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd., said that dozens of vehicles left the Kathmandu Valley between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. today. Earlier, the umbrella body of transport operators, the Nepal National Transport Entrepreneurs’ Federation, had issued a notice instructing its affiliated organizations not to operate vehicles during the unrest. Currently, however, buses have begun…

The death toll from the ongoing Gen-Z movement has reached 36, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. Ministry spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki said that six people died while receiving treatment at Civil Hospital in Kathmandu, eight at the National Trauma Center, five at Bheri Hospital, three each at Everest Hospital and Frontline Hospital, and two at KMC Hospital. Similarly, two deaths were reported at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan, two at Bayodha Hospital, two at Ramechhap Hospital, one at BNC Hospital, one at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, and one at Ilam Hospital. “A total of…

Former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and industrialist Shekhar Golchha has said that he has not been discouraged or disheartened even though his industry and private residence were attacked and set on fire during the Gen-Z protests. Writing on social media, Golchha stated that neither he nor his family had been shaken, and expressed hope that the dreams of the new generation for a transformed Nepal would be fulfilled. He wrote: "May the dreams of the new generation for a new Nepal come true with positive change in the country. Although some businesspeople,…