Protests in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu were initially triggered by a ban on social media, but quickly expanded to include issues of wider corruption, lack of economic opportunities and police violence against demonstrators.

KATHMANDU (Reuters) -As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries.

Meanwhile, Nepal police said over 15,000 prisoners had escaped from two dozen jails during the protests. While 1,455 of them had been re-arrested and sent back to jail, 12,852 remained on the run, spokesperson Vinod Ghimire said. The president described Kirk as a "martyr for truth and freedom."

Nepal is a popular destination for Israeli travellers, particularly those who have just completed military service

The Delhi-Kathmandu bus service, a symbol of India-Nepal ties, is disrupted in Nepal due to student protests against government policies and corruption. The protests led to the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister.

It is now the Gen-Z which is shaping the conversation around who will lead Nepal next and the name that has captured the attention is that of Sushila Karki.

On September 9, 2025, in Raniban, Kathmandu, Nepal, @yoboigucci2 shared a video taken from a distance showing the residence of Nepal’s president, Ram Chandra Poudel, on fire with thick smoke rising into the sky.

In a statement on Thursday, the Army said that essential service vehicles and institutions would be allowed to operate

The embassy expressed its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) authority and the Nepal Army for extending required permission and clearance as well as in ensuring security at very short notice—particularly at this challenging time.

The inaugural women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind will be held in India in November. Kathmandu is dropped as a neutral venue due to turmoil in Nepal. An alternate venue is being considered for Pakistan's matches.

Nepal is in a state of turmoil in wake of GenZ protest that led to the fall of the KP Sharma Oli-led government. Now all the stakeholders including agitators, Army are now holding consultations to choose their interim leader.