Police cracked down and arrested dozens of agitating protestors in Kathmandu city as nationwide protests against dissolution of parliament are continued.
The protest led by the Nepal student Union involved symbolic tonsuring of heads to express displeasure.
The event, however, was intervened by the security forces after a short scuffle.Streets of Kathmandu have enraged with anti-government slogans after Nepal's beleaguered Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced new dates for elections dissolving parliament in December last year.
Move of Prime Minister Oli, which is claimed to be unconstitutional, has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
A total of 13 petitions have been filed against the move.
Hearing on the case has already started with the next hearing scheduled for January 15.
Nepal
Country in South Asia
Paytm has expanded its UPI payment services to international destinations including the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal. This will allow..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set for a four-day visit to Nepal to bolster bilateral military ties. The visit comes amid Nepal's refusal to allow..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh launched their first trilateral power transaction, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation. Nepal will export up..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 12 hours ago
The Supreme Court is stepping in to address Delhi's shrinking green cover. The court, responding to data revealing the alarming rate of tree felling in the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Jailed self-proclaimed godman Asaram sought a suspension of his life sentence in a 2013 rape case from the Supreme Court, citing medical grounds. The court has..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
The Supreme Court withdrew its order requesting the President to decide on Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy plea after the solicitor general assured to brief the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago