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India’s specialised tunnel search and rescue team is working with the Nepali Army at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang as rescue operations continue following devastating flash floods. Nepal’s death toll has risen to 903.

India’s Tunnel Rescue Team Joins Nepal Army In Flood Search Operation

India&rsquo;s specialised tunnel search and rescue team is working with the Nepali Army at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang as rescue operations continue following devastating flash floods. Nepal&rsquo;s death toll has risen to 903.

An Indian specialised tunnel search and rescue team has joined the Nepali Army in efforts to locate people trapped at hydropower facilities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.
The team is carrying out search operations at underground hydropower sites in the Chilime and Langtang areas, where difficult terrain and debris have complicated rescue efforts.
The deployment comes as authorities intensify efforts to reach workers who may be trapped inside powerhouses and tunnels following the flash floods across the Trishuli basin.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the joint operation on X.
"India's tunnel rescue team joined the Nepali Army in search &amp; rescue operations at hydropower tunnel sites in the Chilime and Langtang areas today," Jaiswal wrote on X.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu also said the specialised team would continue working alongside the Nepali Army.
"The tunnel rescue team from India worked with the Nepali Army's team to conduct search &amp; rescue operations at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang area today. The team will continue to conduct search and rescue operations in close coordination with the Nepali Army."
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava also highlighted the ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
"Specialised team from India for Tunnel Search &amp; Rescue operation worked with the Nepali Army's team at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang area today. The team will continue to conduct search and rescue operations in close coordination with the Nepali Army."
Equipped with specialised technical equipment, the Indian team is assisting rescue personnel in challenging mountainous areas and narrow gorges.
Rising water levels and large quantities of debris have made access to several underground structures particularly difficult.
The joint search operation comes amid a massive rescue effort following the floods.
Authorities said 15 people were rescued from a hydropower site on Sunday, including five Chinese and seven Indian nationals.
 Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs To 903 The scale of the disaster has continued to grow, with Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reporting 903 deaths as of Monday.
The figure has risen from the previously reported 788 fatalities.
Around 4,247 people are still missing, while 10,451 people have been rescued so far, according to the latest data.
Chitwan has recorded the highest number of recovered bodies, with 272 casualties, including various human remains.
Nawalparasi (East) has reported 207 deaths, followed by Nawalparasi (West) with 151.
Nuwakot has recorded 95 deaths, while Gorkha reported 62, Dhading 55, Tanahun 37 and Rasuwa 24.
The missing include personnel from several security and government departments.
According to the data, 25 Nepal Police personnel, 45 Nepal Army personnel, 13 Armed Police Force personnel, 15 Customs Office personnel and three Immigration Office personnel remain missing.
 Thousands Still Missing District Emergency Operations Centre data shows that Nuwakot has reported 1,548 missing people, while Rasuwa has recorded 865.
Another 933 people associated with hydropower projects are reported missing.
Makwanpur has reported 65 missing persons, while the number of missing foreign nationals stands at 592.
Rescue teams continue to operate across the affected areas.
The Nepal Army has so far carried out aerial rescues involving 252 foreign nationals and 3,344 Nepali citizens.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi and expressed solidarity with flood victims, assuring Nepal of India’s continued support. India has sent relief supplies and specialist teams as the death toll reached 903.

Rajnath Singh Visits Nepal Embassy, Assures Support Amid Flood Crisis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi and expressed solidarity with flood victims, assuring Nepal of India&rsquo;s continued support. India has sent relief supplies and specialist teams as the death toll reached 903.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi and expressed solidarity with the country as it battles the aftermath of devastating flash floods.
Singh offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and assured Nepal of India's continued support during the ongoing crisis.
During his visit, the Defence Minister also signed the embassy's condolence book, highlighting the close ties between the two neighbouring countries.
"As a close friend and partner, and "Sukh, Dukh Ke Saathi" (companion through happiness and sorrow), India has always stood by Nepal. In this trying time also, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Nepali brothers and sisters and are committed to support Nepal's efforts for search, rescue and rehabilitation," Singh wrote in the condolence message.
Nepal is continuing large-scale rescue and relief operations following flash floods that caused extensive destruction across several parts of the country.
Rescue teams from Nepal and China have been battling mud, swollen rivers and the threat posed by newly formed lakes while searching for thousands of people reported missing.
According to the latest figures from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the death toll has climbed to 903.
Around 4,247 people remain missing, while 10,451 people have been rescued so far, the authority said.
Rescue operations have entered their sixth day following the catastrophic flooding and mudslides that swept through the Himalayan region on August 26.
The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse that caused a sudden and massive surge in the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district, which borders Tibet.
The resulting floods caused widespread damage and left a large number of people missing across the affected areas.
India Steps Up Relief Assistance
India has continued to provide humanitarian assistance to Nepal as rescue and rehabilitation efforts remain underway.
The latest assistance included India's fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief material, which reached Nepal on Sunday.
The consignment has been handed over to Nepalese authorities and includes specialised equipment and personnel to support search and rescue operations.
It includes a tunnel technical contingent equipped for rescue operations, a team of forensic experts to assist with DNA analysis and essential supplies such as blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and hygiene kits.
India has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nepal's rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts as the neighbouring country recovers from the disaster.

Glacial floods from the China-Nepal border have killed more than 900 people, with nearly 5,000 still missing. Rescue teams are battling mud, debris and treacherous conditions while searching for trapped hydropower workers.

Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

Glacial floods from the China-Nepal border have killed more than 900 people, with nearly 5,000 still missing. Rescue teams are battling mud, debris and treacherous conditions while searching for trapped hydropower workers.

Rescuers struggled Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaster.
The latest confirmed death toll surged above 900, but the number of those unaccounted for is also climbing -- with unidentified bodies buried in mass graves after DNA sampling.
The huge wave of freezing water, rocks and debris that smashed into villages and towns on Wednesday killed at least 903 people in Nepal and in Tibet, in China, with at least 17 bodies pulled from rivers downstream in India.
Late Sunday Nepali Prime Minster Balendra Shah called the disaster "unimaginable and heartbreaking".
Rescue teams are in a race against time in treacherous conditions in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels -- digging, drilling and blasting through debris, a non-stop effort supported by teams from China, India and South Korea.
So far, three dead bodies have been pulled out of two tunnels, and the teams have found routes blocked with mud.
Amid the horror, there has been some hope; a six-year-old pulled out of the mud four days after the disaster on Friday was reunited with her parents after police found her crying for her mother.
"Her body was trapped in mud, but her head was outside," Nepali Armed Police spokesman Netra Bahadur Karki told AFP.
"She is out of danger and recovering at a hospital and has reunited with her family."
 - 'Changing climate' -
The disaster was sparked by a glacial collapse, &nbsp;the US Geological Survey said. While the exact cause of that collapse is unclear, climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide, raising the risk of such disasters.
Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said: "The people of Nepal are one of the major victims of the changing climate and its impact."
Scientists say the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are melting faster as global temperatures rise.
Aid needs are enormous. Entire communities have been swept away, leaving families homeless in heavy rain or sheltering in temporary facilities.
"This is an unfolding disaster," UN children's fund official Abiodun Banire told AFP, saying the needs of the tens of thousands impacted were vast.
Roads have been washed away, power plants destroyed and dozens of bridges smashed.
"We are continuing to work for search, rescue and relief operations," Karki told AFP on Monday, as communications slowly improved. Police initially had to use drones to carry messages into cut-off areas.
"Rescue teams have now reached most areas, by road or by helicopters," he added.
 - 'No response' -
With mortuaries overflowing with the dead, Nepal has begun burying some of the hundreds of bodies recovered after taking DNA samples so families can later retrieve them.
Kathmandu has appealed for international support, saying Nepal needed "more than a thousand" freezer units to store bodies.
Distraught families, desperate for news of missing relatives, are watching images of bodies on screens at community centres in a bid to identify the dead.
Shobha Adhikary, in the southern Nepali city of Bharatpur, told a local coordinator she believed one image showed her childhood best friend.
"It looks like him, for sure," she said, showing a photograph of a smiling, middle-aged man.
"My husband and I are best friends with Rajkumar and his wife Geeta," she said. Geeta has also been missing since Wednesday.
Among Nepal's list of the missing are 592 foreigners, including tourists who had come for trekking in its apparently serene mountains, and Hindu pilgrims seeking spiritual peace at Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash.
Nepali army rescuers said Monday its teams were working to "clear water, mud and sediment" as they dug to reach around 100 workers that the government believes may be alive inside multiple tunnels.
They are among the 933 workers at hydropower plants unaccounted for in Nepal. Workers who managed to get out described horrifying scenes when the disaster struck.
At the Upper Trishuli 3A site, rescuers broke through into the upper part of a mud-swamped tunnel, pumping air inside, then using drilling and excavator machines to dig down.
"When members of the team descended using ropes and called out to those inside, there was no response," Shah said, adding that the rescue operation was continuing.
 - 'Billions of dollars' -
In China, Tibet is largely inaccessible to foreign journalists, and Chinese authorities are the only source of information.
More than 2,000 personnel are part of rescue operations there, but they have faced intense challenges.
Rescuers trying to reach the epicentre of the disaster, Gyirong Port, only advanced 285 metres on Sunday, according to state media.
The glacial collapse caused the formation of huge lakes dammed by unstable debris, posing a further threat to rescue teams.
China has said 16 people died in Tibet, with 546 people missing.
In Nepal, the disaster agency raised the total number of people missing on its side of the border to 4,247, with 903 bodies recovered.
Nepal's economy is already under pressure, and foreign governments have pledged millions of dollars in humanitarian aid.
Kathmandu warns that the reconstruction bill could run into "billions of dollars".

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old leader, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister following a landslide electoral victory. His appointment marks a historic moment as the youngest democratically elected leader.

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah becomes Nepal’s youngest democratically elected PM

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old leader, was sworn in as Nepal&rsquo;s prime minister following a landslide electoral victory. His appointment marks a historic moment as the youngest democratically elected leader.

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal&rsquo;s prime minister on Friday, making history as the youngest leader to be democratically elected to the top office of the Himalayan nation, around six months after the dramatic collapse of the KP Sharma Oli government in an unprecedented youth movement.
The 35-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader, popularly known as 'Balen', was sworn in by President Ram Chandra Paudel at a ceremony at the President's Office. The RSP had registered a landslide victory in this month's parliamentary elections.
Shah, a former mayor of Kathmandu, is the youngest leader to be democratically elected to the top office in the Himalayan nation. He is also the first person from the Madhes region to become the prime minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Shah shortly after the swearing-in ceremony and said he was looking forward to working closely with his Nepalese counterpart to take forward India-Nepal ties.
&ldquo;Your appointment reflects the trust reposed in your leadership by the people of Nepal. I look forward to working closely with you to take India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,&rdquo; PM Modi posted on X.
Nepal is important for India in the context of its overall strategic interests in the region, and leaders of the two countries have often noted the age-old "Roti Beti" relationship.
Land-locked Nepal relies heavily on India for the transportation of goods and services. Nepal's access to the sea is through India, and it imports a predominant proportion of its requirements from and through India.
Balen is the first democratically elected prime minister to be sworn in since the coalition government led by former prime minister Oli was ousted in September last year, following the youth-led Gen Z protest against corruption, nepotism, and a social media ban that escalated into violence.
Following Oli's ouster, former chief justice Sushila Karki took charge as the interim prime minister on the recommendation of the Gen Z group.
Balen was a popular choice to lead the interim government, but declined, saying he would rather head the government by contesting the parliamentary election for a full term.
&ldquo;Congratulations to the newly appointed Prime Minister, Balendra Shah. I feel all the more elated that a 35-year-old young man is my successor. I extend my best wishes to him. I wish him success in pushing forward the people's mandate with vigour and rigour,&rdquo; Karki posted on X after the ceremony.
Apart from Balen, other ministers also took the oath at the ceremony on Friday.
Swarnim Wagle took the oath as the Minister of Finance, Shisir Khanal as Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Sudan Gurung as Minister for Home Affairs.
Balen will hold the portfolios of the Defence Ministry and the Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ministry.
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha will oversee the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, and Bikram Timilsina will serve as Minister for Communications and Information Technology.
Pratibha Rawal was appointed Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Ganesh Paudel as Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, and Sunil Lamsal as Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport.
Similarly, Gita Chaudhary took oath as Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister, Sasmit Pokharel as Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Nisha Mehata as Minister for Health and Population, Sita Badi as Minister of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, and Sobita Gautam as Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.
In the March 5 general elections, Balen defeated four-time prime minister Sharma Oli by a huge margin in the Jhapa-5 constituency, a long-standing stronghold of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist).
The RSP won a landslide victory in the March 5 poll, securing a massive 182 seats out of the total 275 seats in the House of Representatives (HoR), making it eligible to form a majority government.
Balen and the RSP tsunami almost wiped out the traditional parties, with the Nepali Congress winning only 38 seats, followed by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) with 25, and the Nepali Communist Party getting only 17 seats.
Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Shah for his party&rsquo;s landslide victory.
China has also congratulated Shah on his appointment saying it is &ldquo;Ready to work with Nepal&rsquo;s new government to further strengthen traditional friendship and practical cooperation,&rdquo; China&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian posted on X.
Balen is the youngest democratically elected prime minister of the Himalayan nation. Before him, a few young leaders were nominated or appointed, but they were not democratically elected.
Like Tulsi Giri, who was nominated in 1963 as the chair of the council of ministers, a position that was equivalent to that of prime minister by the then-king, was around 37 years old when he took charge.
Significantly, he was not elected but nominated by King Mahendra Shah.

Nepal stunned West Indies by 90 runs, sealing their first T20I series win over a full-member nation, powered by brilliant knocks from Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora.

Nepal Stuns West Indies with Record 90-Run T20 Victory

Nepal's Record Win Over West Indies

Nepal stunned West Indies by 90 runs, sealing their first T20I series win over a full-member nation, powered by brilliant knocks from Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora.

Nepal shocked the West Indies by a record 90 runs and won their Twenty20 series with a match to spare.
Nepal played the two-time world champion for the first time on Saturday and earned an historic win by 19 runs and its first victory over an ICC full member.
Monday's result was even more impressive.
Nepal made 173-6 with career-best 60s from Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora, then West Indies was bowled out for 83 in 17.1 overs.
Medium-pacer Mohammad Aadil Alam took a career-best 4-24 in his ninth T20.
A second-string West Indies debuted a fifth player in the series, 19-year-old leg-spinner Zishan Motara, and plunged to a new low.
In July, the test team was all out for 27 against Australia in Kingston, the second lowest total in men's test history.
The 83 on Monday was the lowest total by a full member side against an associate team in T20s, five less than England made against the Netherlands in the 2014 T20 World Cup.
Nepal's 90-run win was the biggest by runs by an associate team against a full member in T20s.
&ldquo;For us, it's just about understanding really fast that this is international cricket,&rdquo; West Indies captain Akeal Hosein said. &ldquo;If you try to benchmark yourself here and can't match the level, then you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if you're really international material.&rdquo; Hosein's two wickets helped to reduce Nepal to 43-3, then Sheikh and Jora combined for 100 runs in 11 overs.
Opening batter Sheikh struck an unbeaten 68 off 47 balls and Jora hit 63 off 39 with five sixes.
Only three West Indies players got into double figures, led by Jason Holder's 21.
&ldquo;We are very happy,&rdquo; Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said. "It took a lot to win against a test-playing country.
&ldquo;This was a very important series for us to showcase our cricket and talent to the world. The way we've been playing the last two or three years, lots of eyes are on us. The motivation is to complete a clean sweep.&rdquo; The third and last T20 is on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Nepal announces temporary measures for stranded foreign nationals, allowing visa regularisation and transfers amid Kathmandu Valley curfew, ensuring smooth departures despite ongoing unrest.

Nepal Assists Stranded Foreign Nationals Amid Kathmandu Curfew

Nepal Supports Stranded Tourists in Curfew

Nepal announces temporary measures for stranded foreign nationals, allowing visa regularisation and transfers amid Kathmandu Valley curfew, ensuring smooth departures despite ongoing unrest.

Nepal authorities have announced temporary measures to facilitate foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing curfew in the Kathmandu Valley.
According to Immigration officials, international travellers whose visas were valid through September 8 can now obtain exit permits and regularise their visas without paying additional fees, The Himalayan Times reported on Friday.
The facility will be available both at immigration offices and at departure points.
Authorities have also put in place arrangements for visa transfers in cases where visitors lost their passports during the disturbances.
Travellers carrying emergency passports or other travel documents issued by their respective embassies will have their visas transferred to the new documents under existing rules, ensuring a smooth departure from Nepal, the officials said.
A prohibitory order is in place in Kathmandu from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. A curfew order will come into effect from 7:00 pm Friday to 6:00 am Saturday and remain in place throughout the night.&nbsp;

Nepal's police stations in Kathmandu Valley are reopening as personnel return amid community efforts, following violent protests that left 34 dead and prompted PM Oli's resignation.

Nepal Police Resume Operations After Violent Protests in Kathmandu

Nepal Police Return Amidst Valley Protests

Nepal's police stations in Kathmandu Valley are reopening as personnel return amid community efforts, following violent protests that left 34 dead and prompted PM Oli's resignation.

Nepal's police force is gradually resuming operations in the Kathmandu Valley, with police stations and posts that were vandalised or set ablaze during violent anti-government protests earlier this week slowly coming back into operation, officials said on Friday.
Stations, beats and units damaged in the student-led unrest are gradually reopening, and Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel have reappeared on streets and around posts across the Valley, the Kathmandu Valley Police Office said.
Dozens of police stations across the Valley were vandalised and damaged, though the exact number is yet to be confirmed.
&ldquo;Exact data on such incidents is not yet available," SSP Shekhar Khanal, spokesperson of the Kathmandu Valley Police Office at Ranipokhari, was quoted as saying by MyRepublica news portal.
Khanal said police personnel are returning to their posts and resuming work with whatever facilities are available.
Locals are also helping rebuild the vandalised police stations in several areas of the Valley, he said, adding that community leaders have also urged the public to assist in repair and cleanup efforts.
Many police personnel had sought shelter in army barracks after coming under attack from protesters. The Nepali Army later assumed responsibility for national security to restore order.
Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli quit on Tuesday shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during Monday's protests over corruption and a social media ban. The ban on social media was lifted Monday night.
The violence continued even after Oli's resignation, with protesters setting fire to the Parliament, the President's Office, the PM's residence, government buildings, political parties' offices and homes of senior leaders.
According to the Ministry of Health, the number of people killed so far during the protests held on Monday and Tuesday has risen to 34.

The Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa has been suspended after student-led protests in Nepal escalated into nationwide unrest, forcing the DTC bus to remain stranded in Kathmandu.

Delhi-Kathmandu Bus Service Halts Amid Unrest in Nepal

Delhi to Kathmandu Bus Stuck Due to Nepal Unrest

The Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa has been suspended after student-led protests in Nepal escalated into nationwide unrest, forcing the DTC bus to remain stranded in Kathmandu.

The bus service operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) that runs between Delhi and Kathmandu has been stuck in Nepal due to the ongoing turmoil in the neighbouring country, officials said.
"The bus is stuck in Nepal. The Delhi government is coordinating with the embassies of Nepal and India in the matter," an official said on Thursday.
The student-led 'Gen Z' protests in Nepal that began against a government ban on social media expanded into a larger campaign reflecting growing public criticism of the K P Sharma Oli dispensation and the country's political elite over alleged corruption and apathy towards the people.
Prime Minister Oli resigned in the face of the protests, even as the ban on social media was lifted late on Monday night.
Another official confirmed that the bus service was suspended on Wednesday in the wake of these events.
This service, known as the Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa, symbolises the strong ties between India and Nepal and remains a popular choice for travellers.
The bus covers a distance of 1,167 kilometres, with a fare of Rs 2,800. It operates six days a week, with DTC buses running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Nepal's Manjushree Yatayat buses running on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
DTC deploys Volvo buses for the route, while Manjushree Yatayat uses Marco Polo buses.
According to the DTC website, the journey includes designated halts at Firozabad, Faizabad, Mugling and Sonauli (the India-Nepal border) for customs checks. Passengers are not allowed to disembark or board at other locations along the route.
Indian and Nepalese citizens are required to carry valid government-issued photo identification, such as a passport or voter ID card, while nationals of other countries need to present a valid passport and visa.
The service was launched on November 25, 2014, from the Dr Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal in Delhi, featuring air-conditioned buses with a 2x2 seating arrangement.
Operations were halted on March 23, 2020, due to the first wave of the pandemic, but resumed in December 2021.
Currently, only diesel-powered buses operate on this route as no CNG or electric buses are available yet.

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to be appointed Nepal’s first female prime minister to head a caretaker government, following youth-led protests demanding fresh elections.

Ex-chief justice Karki likely to head caretaker government in Nepal

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to be appointed Nepal&rsquo;s first female prime minister to head a caretaker government, following youth-led protests demanding fresh elections.

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to be appointed as the head of a caretaker government in Nepal, which would conduct fresh elections, addressing the demands of the agitating group, according to sources.
Talks among various stakeholders, including representatives of the Gen Z group -- which spearheaded the anti-government protests -- the Army chief, and President Ramchandra Paudel, ended inconclusively at Thursday midnight.
However, the youth-led Gen Z group proposed Karki's name for the post of new prime minister, multiple sources said.
President Paudel is expected to appoint Karki as the first female prime minister of Nepal on Friday morning.
The president is currently holding consultations with various political leaders as well as constitutional experts to find a way out of the current political impasse, according to sources close to the president.
Two options were considered for forming the new government: dissolving Parliament or retaining it. However, the agitating group has agreed to seek a solution within the constitutional framework.
Meanwhile, the overnight curfew has been relaxed for four hours from 7 am to 11 am to allow people time to ease into daily life.
Restrictive orders will be in place across the country from 11 am to 5 pm, followed by a two-hour window before curfew resumes from 7 pm to 6 am the next day.
Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli quit on Tuesday shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during Monday's protests over corruption and a social media ban. The ban on social media was lifted Monday night.
President Paudel has accepted Oli's resignation but stated that the cabinet led by him will continue to run the government until a new Council of Ministers is formed.
According to the Ministry of Health, the number of people killed so far during the protests held on Monday and Tuesday has risen to 34.

Nepal Army extended curfew in Kathmandu Valley districts with limited relaxation hours after violent protests forced PM K P Sharma Oli’s resignation, leaving 30 dead and over 1,000 injured.

Nepal Army Extends Curfew Amidst Protests in Kathmandu Valley

Nepal Enforces Curfew Amidst Chaos

Nepal Army extended curfew in Kathmandu Valley districts with limited relaxation hours after violent protests forced PM K P Sharma Oli&rsquo;s resignation, leaving 30 dead and over 1,000 injured.

Nepal Army on Thursday extended prohibitory orders in three districts of Kathmandu Valley while allowing public movement during specific windows even as the Himalayan nation gradually returned to normal after violent demonstrations forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to resign.
Even as the troops continued to guard the streets, the situation remained mostly peaceful in the rest of the country except for two deaths and over a dozen injuries in Nepal army gunfire in a thwarted escape from a prison southeast of Kathmandu.
The curfew order imposed in three districts of Kathmandu valley -- Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur &ndash; was relieved from 6 am, a notice by Nepal Army said.
After allowing a few hours for movement to the general public to carry out essential works, the restrictive orders will be in place from 10 am till 5 pm, the notice issued by the army.
After a relaxation from 5 pm to 7 pm, night curfew will follow from 7 pm till 6 am on Friday, it added.
People were seen rushing to the markets, shops and groceries to buy essential goods as soon as the curfew was lifted. There were few vehicles on the roads which still bore marks of the violence that had erupted since Sunday and resulted in the resignation of prime minister Oli on Tuesday.
The curfew was imposed by the army since 5 pm on Wednesday to maintain law and order and the Nepalese troops on Wednesday patrolled the streets to restore order and to quell possible violence &ldquo;under the guise of agitation.&rdquo; The army, which took control of security from Tuesday night after incidents of arson and vandalism across the country, warned that any form of demonstrations, vandalism, arson, or attacks on individuals and property would be treated as criminal acts and dealt with accordingly.
The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu resumed services from Wednesday evening, 24 hours after closing its operations due to violent protests.
Meanwhile, two persons died and more than a dozen inmates were injured when army troops opened fire on Thursday morning to stop a mass breakout from Ramechhap District Prison, local media reports said.
As on Wednesday, at least five juvenile inmates died during a clash with security personnel at a jail in western Nepal, while more than 7,000 prisoners escaped from different jails across the country during the violent anti-government protests.
The death toll from the violent protests led by the 'Gen Z' group since Sunday evening had increased to 30, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the ministry said 1,061 people were injured. It said 719 of the injured have been discharged, while 274 have been admitted to the hospital.
Sources said there has still been no decision taken about who among the former chief justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and former electricity board CEO Kulman Ghising would be finalised by the protesting Gen Z group to lead an interim government.
However, on Thursday morning, sources said, instead of Ghising, another name, Harka Sampang, mayor of Dharan Municipality, was being considered along with Karki and Shah.&nbsp;

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu shut down indefinitely after violent protests in Nepal. Hundreds of foreign nationals stranded as flights suspended.

Kathmandu Airport Shutdown Amid Protests Leaves Travelers Stranded

Kathmandu Airport Closure Amid Protests

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu shut down indefinitely after violent protests in Nepal. Hundreds of foreign nationals stranded as flights suspended.

The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu was closed on Wednesday until further notice following the massive violent protests across Nepal, leaving hundreds of foreign nationals stranded.
The flight services at the airport were partially suspended in view of the protests on Tuesday after agitators tried to enter its premises.
In a public notice, the airport officials said the closure is due to the ongoing critical situation and urged passengers and stakeholders to await further updates.
Earlier, the TIA had announced a temporary closure until 6 pm Wednesday, but operations have now been halted without a reopening timeline, news portal Khabarhub said.
The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew to quell possible violence under the guise of protest, a day after deadly anti-government demonstrations forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli&rsquo;s resignation.
The airport shutdown has affected both domestic and international flights, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Airlines have advised travellers to stay in contact with their respective carriers for updates.
Authorities said the airport will resume operations only after security agencies give clearance, Khabarhub said.
&ldquo;We had closed the airport due to security reasons as we saw smoke in some areas surrounding the airport as well as parts of the runway,&rdquo; said Rinji Sherpa, spokesperson of the airport.
The Nepal Army, in a statement, has asked the &ldquo;foreign nationals, who are stranded due to the current difficult situation to contact the nearest security post or security people for their rescue or any other help.&rdquo; It has also requested hotels, tourism entrepreneurs and related agencies concerned to provide necessary help to the needy foreign nationals.
The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to help create a tourist friendly environment for the movement of tourists.
&ldquo;As the country is passing through a difficult situation and the airport remains closed, it is necessary to manage the stranded tourists,&rdquo; HAN said in a statement.
HAN said that it has been coordinating with Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Army for necessary management and facilitation of tourists. It also issued a hotline contact number 9851031495 for accommodation facilities to the stranded tourists.
On Tuesday night, the Nepal Army took control of the airport after the agitators tried to enter its premises.
Air India, which operates six flights a day between New Delhi and Kathmandu, on Tuesday cancelled four flights. IndiGo and Nepal Airlines also cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu.&nbsp;

The Nepal Army enforced nationwide restrictive orders and a night curfew after violent protests led to PM Oli’s resignation and widespread arson.

Nepal Army imposes nationwide restrictive orders, curfew to curb possible violence

The Nepal Army enforced nationwide restrictive orders and a night curfew after violent protests led to PM Oli&rsquo;s resignation and widespread arson.

The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew to quell possible violence under the guise of protest, a day after deadly anti-government demonstrations forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli&rsquo;s resignation, leaving key buildings in flames and the nation on edge.
Nepal&rsquo;s capital, Kathmandu, and other major cities wore a deserted look as army troops fanned out across the country.
The restrictive orders are in effect throughout the country from morning to 5 pm, and then a curfew will be in place until 6 am on Thursday, the army said in a statement.
The measures were necessitated to curb possible incidents of looting, arson, and other destructive activities "under the guise of agitation", it said.
The army, which took control of nationwide security operations at 10 pm on Tuesday, warned that any form of demonstrations, vandalism, arson, or attacks on individuals and property during the restrictive period would be treated as criminal acts and dealt with accordingly.
"There are also possible threats of rape and violent attacks against individuals," the statement said.
"Keeping in view the security situation of the country, restrictive orders and a curfew have been enforced," it said.
The statement clarified that vehicles and personnel engaged in essential services, including ambulances, fire engines, health workers, and security forces, would be permitted to operate during the restrictive orders and curfew.
In another statement, the army expressed concern over the actions of certain groups, which are "taking undue advantage of the difficult situation" and causing &ldquo;severe damage to ordinary citizens and public property.&rdquo; "We have deployed our troops to prevent any untoward incidents, including looting and vandalism,&rdquo; said an officer from the Nepal Army headquarters.
Authorities have also issued orders for residents to remain indoors unless "absolutely necessary", in a bid to prevent further unrest, he said.
Since early morning, the normally bustling streets of Kathmandu wore a deserted look. Only a few residents ventured out, primarily to stock up on daily essentials.
Roads were heavily patrolled by security personnel, and fire trucks were deployed to douse blazes in government and private buildings torched by agitators on Tuesday.
The army also urged people to return guns, weapons and bullets looted or found during the student-led agitation to the nearest police post or security personnel.
"As there are chances of such weapons being misused, please inform the authorities and return them to the security agencies at the earliest,&rdquo; the military said in another statement.
It warned that legal action would be taken against anyone found possessing such arms or ammunition without returning them.
The army also appealed to citizens "not to wear army uniforms in this sensitive period, as it is illegal to do so".
Meanwhile, security personnel arrested 27 people involved in looting, arson and vandalism from different parts of Kathmandu, officials said.
During the operations, Rs 3.37 lakh in cash, along with 31 weapons, magazines and bullets, were recovered from individuals in Chabahil, Bauddha and Gaushala areas of Kathmandu.
The army appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies in restoring peace and maintaining law and order.
Prime Minister Oli quit on Tuesday shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during Monday's protests over corruption and a social media ban. The ban on social media was lifted Monday night.
However, the demonstrations continued even after his resignation.
Protesters set fire to the Parliament, the President's Office, the PM's residence, government buildings, political parties' offices and homes of senior leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting on Nepal unrest after PM Oli's resignation. He called for peace and emphasised stability as crucial for India.

PM Modi chairs CCS meet on Nepal, appeals for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting on Nepal unrest after PM Oli's resignation. He called for peace and emphasised stability as crucial for India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss developments in Nepal, where violent protests have toppled the government headed by K P Sharma Oli, and stressed that stability, peace and prosperity of the country are of utmost importance to India.
Modi said the violence in Nepal, in which at least 19 people have lost their lives, is heart-rending and appealed to "my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace".
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He called a meeting of the CCS on his return from a tour of flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Modi said, "The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives. The stability, peace and prosperity of Nepal are of utmost importance to us. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to support peace." Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are among the CCS members besides the prime minister.
Nepal is reeling under a serious crisis as Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned in the face of massive protests for the second day with demonstrators storming many government buildings and setting Parliament as well as homes of several high-profile leaders ablaze, a day after 19 people died in violence.
The protest led by students under the banner of "Gen Z" that began against a government ban on social media expanded into a larger campaign reflecting growing public criticism of the Oli dispensation and the country's political elite over alleged corruption and apathy towards the common people.

Nepal Army deployed in Kathmandu and other cities after violent protests forced PM Oli’s resignation; restrictions imposed to restore order.

Normalcy gradually returns to Nepal as army takes control of security

Nepal Army deployed in Kathmandu and other cities after violent protests forced PM Oli&rsquo;s resignation; restrictions imposed to restore order.

Army troops fanned out across Kathmandu and other cities from early Wednesday morning, enforcing restrictive orders and restoring calm, a day after violent anti-government protests swept across Nepal, triggering the resignation of K P Sharma Oli as Prime Minister.
The Nepali Army, which assumed command of nationwide security operations at 10 pm on Tuesday, imposed restrictions in several areas across the country, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur cities, to contain the unrest that continued even hours after Oli stepped down.
In a statement, the army expressed concern over the actions of certain groups, which are "taking undue advantage of the difficult situation" and causing &ldquo;severe damage to ordinary citizens and public property.&rdquo; "We have deployed our troops to prevent any untoward incidents, including looting and vandalism,&rdquo; said an officer from the Nepal Army headquarters.
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Authorities have also issued orders for residents to remain indoors unless "absolutely necessary", in a bid to prevent further unrest, he said.
Since early morning, the normally bustling streets of Kathmandu wore a deserted look. Only a few residents ventured out, primarily to stock up on daily essentials.
Roads were heavily patrolled by security personnel and fire trucks were seen responding to blazes in government and private buildings that were set on fire by agitators on Tuesday.
Protesters on Tuesday set fire to the Parliament, the President's Office, the PM's residence, government buildings, political parties' offices and homes of senior leaders.
Prime Minister Oli quit shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during Monday's protests by Gen Z over corruption and a government ban on social media. The ban on social media was lifted Monday night.

Nepali students in India delay travel and fear for families as violent protests and PM Oli’s resignation shake Nepal.

Nepali Students in India Face Anxiety Amid Nepal Unrest

Nepal Unrest Affects Nepali Students in India

Nepali students in India delay travel and fear for families as violent protests and PM Oli&rsquo;s resignation shake Nepal.

Nepali students in India say they have put their plans to travel home on hold and call up their families repeatedly, fearful of their safety amid the violent protests rattling the Himalayan nation.
The student-led "Gen Z" protests in Nepal that began against a government ban on social media expanded into a larger campaign reflecting growing public criticism of the KP Sharma Oli dispensation and the country's political elite over alleged corruption and apathy towards the common people.
Prime Minister Oli resigned in the face of massive protests for a second day, even as the ban on social media was lifted late on Monday night. The demonstrators stormed many government buildings and set the parliament as well as homes of several high-profile leaders ablaze, a day after 19 people died in violence.
Against this backdrop, Nepali students in India are living in anxiety.
A master's student at Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) said he had cancelled his plans to travel home, which is near Kathmandu, for the Dussehra festival.
"I was looking forward to being with my family, but they have advised me to stay back in Delhi until the situation there stabilises," he said.
Manoj Chaudhary from Nepal's Birgunj, pursuing MBA at IIT-Dhanbad, said the situation in his hometown was calmer compared to the capital. Still, he has suspended his plans to visit home.
"I was planning to visit Nepal soon, but now all my plans are on hold. My family is safe, but I am worried about Kathmandu, where buildings have been set on fire and students have lost their lives. That should never have happened. I only hope peace returns quickly," he said.
Another Delhi University student said her immediate parents and siblings live with her in Delhi, but her grandparents and extended relatives are in Nepal.
"I am deeply worried about them. Every day we hear news of protests turning violent, and it is painful not knowing how safe they are," she said.
A first-year DU student said the reports of deaths and destruction had shaken him. "I never thought students would be killed for raising their voice. It feels like the country is being torn apart." "I used to ask friends here to visit Nepal for its beauty, but now I feel sad about what is happening," he said, adding that he calls his family every few hours to check on their safety.
A PhD scholar at the South Asian University, who earlier studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said the unrest had left her disturbed even though her family lives in a rural area, which is relatively safe.
"When your country suffers, you feel helpless sitting far away. The violence was tragic, but I hope the protests open the way for something positive," she said.
Another DU student said he had deferred his trip home indefinitely.
"I was supposed to see my parents later this month, but I can't take that risk now. All I do is wait for messages from family and friends, hoping they are safe," he said.
India advised its citizens to defer travelling to Nepal until the condition stabilises.&nbsp;

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after massive Gen Z-led protests over corruption, social media ban, and police violence that killed 19.

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns as Gen Z protests escalate

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after massive Gen Z-led protests over corruption, social media ban, and police violence that killed 19.

Nepal reeled under a serious political crisis on Tuesday as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the face of massive anti-government protests with the demonstrators attacking private residences of several high-profile leaders, headquarters of political parties and even vandalising the parliament, a day after 19 people died in police action against the agitators.
The students-led protests appeared to reflect the growing public anger with the Oli dispensation over a range of issues including a ban on social media and inaction against alleged corruption as the protesters, defying curfews and heavy deployment of security forces, resorted to arson and stormed various key buildings and establishments.
Hours before Oli's resignation, the protesters set on fire the Nepalese leader's private house in Balkot, and attacked properties of President Ramchandra Paudel, former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Communication minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, former home minister Ramesh Lekhak and former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
The intensity of the protests that began on Monday against the government's ban on social media sites grew on Tuesday with demonstrators taking out anti-government marches in all leading cities and towns.
Flight services at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu have been partially suspended in view of the protests.
With the situation deteriorating rapidly, the top brass of Nepali Army and other security agencies issued a joint appeal calling for restraint and resolution of the crisis through dialogue.
"As the prime minister's resignation has already been accepted by the president, we call upon all to restrain and not to allow more loss to life and property in this difficult situation," they said.
"A peaceful resolution through dialogue is the only way to restore order and stability,&rdquo; they said in a joint statement.
The statement was signed by Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Secretary Ek Narayan Aryal, Home Secretary Gokarna Dawadi, Chief of Armed Police Force (APF) Raju Aryal, Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung and Chief of National Investigation Department Hutraj Thapa.
Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office shouting slogans demanding his ouster for the death of at least 19 people in police action during the protests on Monday as well as for his alleged "inaction" against widespread corruption.
In his resignation letter to President &nbsp;Ramchandra Paudel, the 73-year-old Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist&ndash;Leninist) cited the "extraordinary circumstances" facing Nepal and said he is quitting to pave the way for a "constitutional and political" resolution of the current situation.
Oli, known to be close to China, had become the prime minister in July 2024 for the fourth time with the support from the Nepali Congress Party. He was scheduled to visit India this month.
Though the Nepal government last night revoked its ban on social media websites following the protests led by 'Gen Z' youths, the agitators continued their demonstration against corruption and demanding accountability for deaths of 19 people.
The agitators under the banner of Gen Z, shouted slogans such as "KP Chor, Desh Chhod" (KP thief, leave the country) and "Take Action Against Corrupt Leaders".
Protesters also torched the residence of former home minister Ramesh Lekhak at Naikap in Kathmandu, just a day after he resigned from his post, according to officials.
Demonstrations were reported from Kalanki, Kalimati, Tahachal, and Baneshwor in Kathmandu, as well as Chyasal, Chapagau, and Thecho areas of Lalitpur district. Protesters, mostly students, chanted slogans such as &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t kill students&rdquo;, defying the restrictions on public gatherings.
In Kalanki, demonstrators burnt tyres to block roads from the early hours of the morning, according to eyewitness accounts.
The agitating youths also pelted stones at the residence of Communication Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung in Sunakothi at Lalitpur district, eye witnesses said. Gurung had ordered a ban on the social media sites.
They also vandalised former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba's house at Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu.
The Gen Z group, which has been campaigning against corruption for some time, has used social media platforms like Reddit and Instagram to expose what they called the "extravagant lifestyles of the children of ministers and other influential figures." They have posted videos and images, questioning the sources of wealth that fund such opulence, purportedly derived from corrupt practices.
The ban of social media sites was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech, the agitators said.
The Nepalese government had ordered the ban of 26 social media sites, including Facebook and &lsquo;X&rsquo;, over their failure to register with the government.
However, in a late-night development on Monday, the government announced the restoration of access to social media platforms, in an apparent bid to ease public anger.
Among the other demands of the protesters include guarantee for freedom of expression, and the introduction of a retirement age for those holding political office, according to Gen Z activists.
Nepal Army has also issued a separate statement expressing its commitment to protect the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence and national unity.
"We are analysing the latest developments of the Gen Z movement being launched in Nepal in the recent period," it said.&nbsp;

India advised its citizens to defer travel to Nepal and stay indoors amid ongoing protests and political unrest.

India asks its citizens to defer travel to Nepal until situation stabilises

India advised its citizens to defer travel to Nepal and stay indoors amid ongoing protests and political unrest.

In the wake of unrest in Nepal, India on Tuesday asked its citizens to defer travel to the neighbouring country until the situation stabilises.
Issuing an advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also asked Indian citizens presently in Nepal to avoid going out on the streets and to exercise all due caution.
"In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution," the MEA said.
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday in the face of massive anti-government protests sparked by a ban on social media, with the demonstrators attacking private residences of several top politicians, including President Ramchandra Paudel, and vandalising the parliament.
Though the Nepal government on Monday night revoked its ban on social media websites following the protests led by 'Gen Z' youths, the agitators continued their demonstration against corruption while demanding accountability for the death of 19 people in police action against protesters.
The MEA advised Indian nationals to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
"In case of any assistance required, please call the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, on the following helpline numbers:977 &ndash; 980 860 2881; 977 &ndash; 981 032 6134," it said.
India has said it was deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives during the protests in Nepal and expressed the hope that the issues would be resolved through peaceful means.
Air India, IndiGo and Nepal Airlines cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu on Tuesday amid the anti-government protests.&nbsp;

Nepal Army appeals for restraint as protests turn violent after PM Oli’s resignation, with key leaders’ homes and offices set ablaze.

Nepal Protests Escalate Amid Prime Minister's Resignation

Nepal Tensions Rise as Prime Minister Resigns

Nepal Army appeals for restraint as protests turn violent after PM Oli&rsquo;s resignation, with key leaders&rsquo; homes and offices set ablaze.

The Nepali Army and chiefs of other security agencies issued a joint appeal on Tuesday, urging protesters to restrain and resolve the crisis through dialogue.
"As the Prime Minister's resignation has already been accepted by the president, we call upon all to restrain and not to allow more loss to life and property in this difficult situation,&rdquo; they said.
They also called upon all concerned parties to find a peaceful solution to the problem through political dialogue.
"A peaceful resolution through dialogue is the only way to restore order and stability,&rdquo; the joint statement said.
Those who signed the statement included Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief Secretary of Nepal Government Ek Narayan Aryal, Home Secretary Gokarna Dawadi, Chief of Armed Police Force (APF) Raju Aryal, Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung and Chief of National Investigation Department Hutraj Thapa.
The appeal came as protesters set fire to the parliament, Singha Durbar premises, Supreme Court, political party offices, and homes of senior leaders.
In a separate statement, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balen Shah, urged everyone to remain calm. His statement came soon after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation.
He also asked everyone to be ready to hold talks with the Army chief, but stressed that Parliament must be dissolved first.
&ldquo;We had made it clear from the beginning &mdash; this is purely a Gen-Z movement. Dear Gen-Z, the resignation of your oppressor has already come. Now, please remain calm,&rdquo; he said in a social media post.
The agitating youths burnt the house belonging to former prime minister and Nepali Congress chief Sher Bahadur Deuba situated at Budhanilkantha in the east of Kathmandu.
A video has gone viral on social media showing protesters capturing Deuba and his wife, Arzu Rarna, the former foreign minister, from their residence. They sustained minor injuries in the scuffle.
The agitators also set fire to the Hilton Hotel, a five-star property situated in Kathmandu. Deuba's son Jaybir is believed to have a major share in the hotel. They have also vandalised Ullens School in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, owned by Arzu.
The situation has become tense as the agitators were seen capturing various government offices and vandalising them. The security personnel have become almost spectators.
Prime Minister Oli stepped down on Tuesday shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office shouting slogans demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during the protests on Monday, officials said.

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after youth-led protests over corruption and social media ban left 19 dead, reigniting political instability.

K P Sharma Oli: Rebel leader-turned politician fails to provide political stability to Nepal

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after youth-led protests over corruption and social media ban left 19 dead, reigniting political instability.

Veteran politician K P Sharma Oli, who wrecked many governments in the past, kindled hopes for much-needed political stability in Nepal when he assumed power for the third time in 2024, but that proved to be short-lived due to his own actions.
Known for his pro-China stance, Oli was forced to resign in the face of massive protests by youths over corruption and a government ban on social media that resulted in the death of at least 19 people in police firing and injuries to hundreds.
The 73-year-old leader's ouster has once again pushed Nepal, which has had 14 governments in the last 17 years, into political instability.
He came to power in July 2024 after he ditched his one-time friend Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and joined hands with his foe-turned-friend Sher Bahadur Deuba, who was leading the largest party - Nepali Congress - in the House of Representatives.
Oli, the CPN-UML Chairman, defended his party's decision to ditch 'Prachanda' and form a coalition government with the Nepali Congress, saying it was required for maintaining political stability and development of the country.
Oli, who joined politics as a student activist in his teenage years and spent 14 years in jail for opposing the now-abolished monarchy, became Nepal's prime minister for the first time in October 2015. During his 11-month stint, Kathmandu's ties with New Delhi strained.
He publicly criticised India for interfering in Nepal's internal matters and accused it of toppling his government. He, however, promised to forge a partnership with India to move forward towards the path of economic prosperity ahead of assuming office for the second term.
Oli became prime minister for the second time in February 2018 when the alliance between the CPN (Unified Marxist&ndash;Leninist) and &lsquo;Prachana&rsquo;-led CPN (Maoist Centre) won a majority in the House of Representatives in the 2017 elections. After their victory, the two parties formally merged in May 2018.
During his second term, Oli claimed that efforts were being made to oust him after his government redrew Nepal&rsquo;s political map by incorporating three strategically key Indian territories, a move that strained ties between the two countries.
India had termed as "untenable" the "artificial enlargement" of the territorial claims by Nepal after its Parliament unanimously approved the new political map of the country featuring Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura areas, which India maintains belong to it.
Oli accused his rivals within the party of making efforts to topple his government.
He served as the prime minister from February 5, 2018, to May 13, 2021. He continued to serve from May 13, 2021, to July 13, 2021 -- because of an appointment by the then President Bidya Devi Bhandari, described by local media as a success of Oli's Machiavellian tricks.
Later, the Supreme Court ruled that Oli's claim to the post of prime minister was unconstitutional.
Born on February 22, 1952, in Terhathum of the eastern Nepal district, Oli is the eldest child of Mohan Prasad and Madhumaya Oli. His grandmother raised him after his mother died of smallpox.
He left his school in Class 9th and joined politics. He, however, did an Intermediate level in Arts from jail later. His wife, Rachana Shakya, is also a communist activist, and the two had met in the course of party activities.
Oli started his political career as a student activist in 1966 by joining the fight against the autocratic Panchayat System under the direct rule of the King.
He joined the Communist Party of Nepal in February 1970. He went underground soon after taking the party's membership. The same year, he was arrested for the first time by the Panchayat government.
In 1971, he took leadership of the Jhapa Rebellion, which was initiated by beheading landlords in the district.
Oli is one of the few political leaders of Nepal who spent several years in jail. He was imprisoned for 14 consecutive years from 1973 to 1987.
After his release from prison, he became a central committee member of UML in charge of the Lumbini Zone until 1990.
Following the 1990 democratic movement that brought down the Panchayat regime, Oli became a popular name in the country. In 1991, he became the founding chairman of Prajatantrik Rastriya Yuwa Sangh. A year later, he became the party&rsquo;s publicity department chief and established himself as a key figure in Nepali politics.
He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives for the first time from Jhapa district in 1991. Oli had also served as the minister of home affairs in 1994&ndash; 1995. He was re-elected to the House of Representatives from Jhapa electorate no 2 in 1999.
He had served as deputy prime minister during the interim government led by Girija Prasad Koirala in 2006 after the successful conclusion of the second People's Movement.
Oli was elected as leader of the CPN-UML Parliamentary Party in the Second Constituent Assembly on February 4, 2014, and further consolidated his position when he became the prime minister for the first time in October 2015.&nbsp;

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli called an all-party meeting to address the escalating student-led anti-government protests, following curfew orders and the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak after 19 deaths and 300 injuries.

Nepal PM Oli Calls All-Party Meet Amid Escalating Protests

Nepal's Political Turmoil: Oli Meets Amid Protests

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli called an all-party meeting to address the escalating student-led anti-government protests, following curfew orders and the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak after 19 deaths and 300 injuries.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Tuesday called an all-party meeting to discuss Nepal's fast-deteriorating political situation amid intensifying student-led anti-government protests that have spread across the country.
Oli issued a statement announcing the meeting for 6 pm, though the venue was not specified.
He said dialogue was the way to resolve the crisis.
&ldquo;Violence is not the way. We need to find a peaceful way out through dialogue,&rdquo; Oli said.
The protests have escalated despite curfew orders in Kathmandu and other parts of the country.
Demonstrators are demanding Oli's resignation, saying the Home Minister's exit is not sufficient.
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned on Monday after police's use of force on violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites left 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.
&ldquo;Home Minister's resignation is not enough, the Prime Minister should take the responsibility and resign,&rdquo; a protester said.
Meanwhile, major online news portals have strongly criticised Monday&rsquo;s police crackdown in Kathmandu, describing it as one of the deadliest days in Nepal&rsquo;s recent history.
Popular news portal Ukeraa.com described September 8 as &ldquo;a black day&rdquo; when &ldquo;the most number of demonstrators were killed in a single day in the history of Nepal&rdquo;.
The media outlet demanded Oli's resignation.
Another news portal, Ratopati, accused the government of indiscriminately opening fire on protesting youths and students, describing the "cowardly action" as &ldquo;highly deplorable&rdquo;.
The portal noted that the agitation, spearheaded by young Nepalis, was not politically motivated but fuelled by frustration over corruption, nepotism, unemployment and growing social disorder.

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