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General Nepal Social Media Ban Gen Z Protest News Live Updates: Nepal PM Oli stepped down after Gen-Z protests against a social media ban escalated into violent unrest, with demonstrators storming the Parliament, torching homes of top leaders.
Demonstrators gather near the parliament during a protest against corruption and the government’s decision to block several social media platforms, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 8, 2025. File Image/Reuters
As nationwide protests escalated, the Nepali Army deployed helicopters to evacuate ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati. The move came after a wave of arson and vandalism, including the torching of a minister’s home in the area.
General Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Ministers evacuated by army choppers in Nepal as protesters torch homes
Nepal Gen-Z Protest LIVE Updates: The Nepali Army airlifted ministers from their Bhaisepati residences as protests flared and arson attacks targeted officials’ homes.
September 9, 2025, 20:21:50 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters torch vehicles at Gautam Buddha International Airport
Protesters on Tuesday set fire to several vehicles parked at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa. “Five cars and two motorcycles were damaged,” Airport General Manager Pratap Babu Tiwari said, Khabarhub reported.
September 9, 2025, 20:15:21 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protest death toll in Nepal rises to 24
Three protesters injured in Tuesday’s clashes in Kathmandu died while being treated at Civil Hospital, Setopati reported. All were men. With their deaths, the toll in the Gen-Z protests has climbed to 24 — 22 in Kathmandu and two in Itahari.
September 9, 2025, 20:14:32 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Oli cabinet will ‘continue to run the government’, says Paudel
President Ram Chandra Paudel has accepted Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation but clarified that his cabinet will “continue to run the government until a new Council of Ministers is formed.”
The President’s Office, while approving Oli’s exit, said the current cabinet will function under Article 77 (3) of the Constitution until a new one takes charge.
September 9, 2025, 20:03:32 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: President Poudel appeals to the national, calls for calm
President Ram Chandra Poudel called for calm, saying the country is facing a “difficult situation.”
He urged everyone, including Gen Z protesters, to work together for a peaceful resolution.
“As Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation has already been accepted, there is a need for cooperation of all sides who love the country, people and democracy, to find a solution to the current stalemate,” he said.
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September 9, 2025, 19:53:21 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Gen Z protesters free ex-Dy PM Rabi Lamichhane, spark mass prison break
Gen Z protesters freed former Deputy Prime Minister and RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane from jail as unrest over Nepal’s social media ban escalated. Following his release, more than 1,500 inmates also broke out of the prison.
September 9, 2025, 19:30:16 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters torch presidential residence in Kathmandu amid unrest
Anti-government protesters set fire to the presidential residence in Kathmandu on Tuesday as violent demonstrations entered their second day. The unrest followed police action that killed 19 people on Monday. Both President Ram Chandra Poudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli have since resigned.
September 9, 2025, 19:28:43 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Three surrendered police officers killed by mob in Kathmandu, says report
Three police officers were killed by protesters in Koteshwor, Kathmandu, after they reportedly surrendered, Khabarhub reported. Eyewitnesses said the mob torched the local police division office before dragging the officers out and beating them to death. Nepal Police Headquarters condemned the killings as a “barbaric act.”
September 9, 2025, 19:12:03 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters torch Bhairahawa airport, vandalise property
Protesters in Bhairahawa city set fire to Gautam Buddha International Airport on Tuesday evening and vandalised property, The Kathmandu Post reported. They also torched four government vehicles and damaged several security vehicles.
September 9, 2025, 19:10:03 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Security stepped up along Indo-Nepal border
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has tightened security along the Indo-Nepal border after violence escalated in Nepal. Officials said the situation is being closely monitored to prevent any spillover across the border.
September 9, 2025, 18:41:40 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal Army chief to address nation shortly
Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel will soon deliver an address to the nation as protests and unrest continue across the country.
September 9, 2025, 18:29:41 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Army urges calm and unity amid unrest
The Nepali Army on Tuesday issued a public appeal asking citizens to remain calm, maintain social harmony, and protect national unity amid ongoing unrest linked to the Janajati movement.
In its statement, the Army expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and offered condolences to affected families.
“This movement has caused irreversible harm and deep sorrow to the people, and it is with a heavy heart that we extend our condolences to the bereaved families. We express heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with them. At the same time, we wish for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the statement said.
September 9, 2025, 18:28:17 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepali media house set ablaze by protesters | Video
Protesters in Kathmandu have set fire to a building housing Nepal’s largest media house, Kantipur Publications, The Hindu reports.
The building includes The Kathmandu Post along with other offices and enterprises.
Protesters set fire to a building housing #Nepal’s largest media house in Kathmandu, as anti-corruption demonstrations led by Gen-Z continued for a second day on Tuesday.
Kantipur Publications, the publisher of Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post, is based in the building. The… pic.twitter.com/g3l7k0xkij
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) September 9, 2025
The Kathmandu Post website was not accessible at the time this report was published.
September 9, 2025, 18:06:49 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Former First Lady dies after home set on fire by protesters
Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died after protesters set their home ablaze in Dallu, Kathmandu, on Tuesday. She was reportedly trapped inside and suffered severe burns. Despite being rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital in critical condition, she succumbed to her injuries, family sources confirmed.
September 9, 2025, 17:56:48 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters set fire to building of Kantipur Publications, Nepal’s largest media house
Protesters set fire to building of Kantipur Publications
Protesters on Tuesday torched a building in Kathmandu that houses Nepal’s largest media house, as Gen-Z-led anti-corruption demonstrations continued for a second day.
The building includes Kantipur Publications, publisher of Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post, along with other offices and enterprises.
September 9, 2025, 17:47:02 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: All prisoners leave Nakkhu Jail following Rabi Lamichhane’s release
All inmates at Nakkhu Jail in Lalitpur, Nepal, reportedly left the facility shortly after the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane. The jail had around 1,500 prisoners before the incident. Sources say police vacated their posts, allowing the mass exit, raising concerns about public safety and security in the area.
September 9, 2025, 17:36:39 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Gen Z protesters appeal for calm, says government brought to its knees
In an appeal letter, Nepal’s Gen Z protesters, who have been leading demonstrations against the government, said the administration has been brought to its knees and urged demonstrators to remain calm and avoid damaging public property.
“This country has come under our leadership. There is no damage to public property. Let’s move forward with patience and patience,” the Gen Zers said.
The letter noted that KP Sharma Oli has resigned as Prime Minister, creating an opportunity for a new political solution.
“Our minimum stance is to form a civilian government led by a universally acceptable person and go for new elections. Through this, we can create a Nepal with a secure future for ourselves. Only the unity of all of us will lay the foundation for new change,” the letter added.
September 9, 2025, 17:19:04 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Security tightened along Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand
Amid ongoing Gen-Z protests in Nepal, Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday stepped up security along the Indo-Nepal border, the Chief Minister’s Office said.
Pithoragarh Police, together with SSB personnel, are carrying out regular patrols and combing operations along the Kali River and other sensitive border areas.
September 9, 2025, 17:09:00 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal security chiefs urge protesters to resolve crisis through dialogue
The Nepali Army and heads of other security agencies on Tuesday issued a joint appeal, asking protesters to show restraint and resolve the crisis peacefully.
“As the Prime Minister’s resignation has already been accepted by the president, we call on everyone to restrain themselves and prevent further loss of life and property,” the statement said.
The agencies also urged all parties to seek a solution through political dialogue.
September 9, 2025, 16:55:04 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Kathmandu mayor urges Gen-Z protesters to stay calm after Oli resigns
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah on Tuesday appealed to Gen-Z demonstrators to exercise restraint following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation.
In a Facebook post, Shah reminded protesters that public and private property belongs to all citizens and urged them to prevent further loss of life and damage.
“Please remain calm. The loss of national resources is our collective loss,” he wrote. “It is now necessary for all of us to show restraint. From here onwards, it is your generation that must lead the country.”
— Balen Shah (@ShahBalen) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 16:46:52 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters set Nepal Parliament building on fire in viral video | Watch
Protesters set Nepal Parliament building on fire in viral video | Watch
#WATCH | Nepal: Protestors set the Parliament building on fire as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu.
The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption. pic.twitter.com/UG50szWE25
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 16:40:11 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal government officials urge public to exercise restraint
Amid violent protests and widespread damage, Nepalese government officials have appealed to citizens and the youth to remain calm and exercise restraint, following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
September 9, 2025, 16:34:34 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Air India cancels all Delhi-Kathmandu flights
Air India on Tuesday cancelled all flights between Delhi and Kathmandu due to the ongoing unrest in the Nepali capital. The airline said it is monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates.
September 9, 2025, 16:26:21 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: India issues fresh travel advisory for Nepal
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a new advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Nepal until the situation stabilises. Those already in the country have been advised to stay indoors, avoid public areas, and follow instructions from local authorities and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
The Embassy has also shared emergency helpline numbers for assistance: +977–9808602881 and +977–9810326134
Press Release: Advisory for Nepal⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/KWAzgnJaL1 pic.twitter.com/2pBOSYt6oP— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 16:19:08 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Two more protesters killed, Nepal unrest death toll rises to 22
Two young protesters were shot dead by police in Kalimati, Kathmandu, bringing the total death toll in the nationwide Nepal protests to 22. The incident followed reports that demonstrators had set fire to a local police station and attacked officers, prompting security forces to open fire.
September 9, 2025, 16:12:05 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal finance minister chased, beaten by protesters | Video
Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was chased and beaten by protesters on the streets as the Oli government collapsed. The violence comes a day after the social media ban was lifted, sparking nationwide unrest.
Nepal’s finance minister chased on street, thrashed by protesters as Oli govt collapses
A video, which surfaced today (Sept 9), shows Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel being chased on a road and thrashed by demonstrators.
In the video, over two dozen people were seen… pic.twitter.com/aoKBjKlUkZ
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 16:09:59 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters holds ex-PM Deuba and wife FM Arzu Rana in custody, says report
Gen-Z protesters have taken former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, into their custody, The Indian Express reported.
The protesters stormed the Deubas’ residence in Kathmandu’s Budanilkantha, and allegedly assaulted the couple. Videos from the scene showed Deuba bleeding from the side of his face, and the house was vandalised.
September 9, 2025, 15:59:13 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Indian Embassy in Kathmandu shares emergency contact numbers
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has urged all Indian citizens in Nepal to note the following numbers for assistance in emergencies:
+977-9808602881
+977-9810326134
All Indian nationals in Nepal are hereby requested to note the following telephone numbers from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, for contact, in case they are facing any emergency situation or require assistance:
1. +977 – 980 860 2881
2. +977 – 981 032 6134@MEAIndia
— IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 15:54:54 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Protesters set fire to KP Sharma Oli’s residence in Bhaktapur
Protesters were celebrating as the private residence of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Bhaktapur was torched. Oli resigned earlier today amid nationwide demonstrations against the government.
#WATCH | Nepal: Protesters dance and celebrate as the private residence of former PM K.P. Sharma Oli, in Bhaktapur, burns. The Nepali PM resigned this afternoon amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption.
(Video Source: TV Today Nepal) pic.twitter.com/d71H1bQ1KJ
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 15:51:53 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Ex-PM Deuba, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana beaten-up by protesters
Tensions in Kathmandu escalated as demonstrators attacked former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba.
September 9, 2025, 15:38:21 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal Supreme Court set on fire by protesters
Gen-Z protesters set Nepal Supreme Court building on fire amid escalating unrest, following the resignation of KP Sharma Oli.
VIDEO | Nepal: Protesters set the Supreme Court in Kathmandu on fire amid anti-government protests.#Nepalprotest
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/1ZlWODFC6C— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025, 15:25:58 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Nepal President accepts PM Oli’s resignation
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has accepted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation, his aide told Reuters. The President has also started the process of appointing a new Prime Minister.
September 9, 2025, 15:24:37 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: What KP Sharma Oli said in his resignation letter as Nepal boils
In his resignation letter to the President, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli cited the unusual circumstances in the country.
“Considering the unusual circumstances currently prevailing in the country, despite being appointed Prime Minister on Ashadh 31, 2081 Bikram Samvat, in accordance with Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, for further initiatives towards a constitutional political solution and problem-solving, I have resigned from the post of Prime Minister, effective from today, in accordance with Article 77 (1) (a) of the Constitution,” his statement reads.
September 9, 2025, 15:18:22 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Mamata urges calm along Bengal-Nepal border amid Nepal unrest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday appealed for peace in the state’s northern districts bordering Nepal, as violent protests in the neighbouring country forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.
Speaking at Kolkata airport before heading to north Bengal for an administrative visit, Banerjee urged residents of Siliguri, Kalimpong, and surrounding areas to “maintain peace and avoid activities that could create tension.”
September 9, 2025, 15:16:20 (IST)
Nepal Gen Z Protest Live Updates: Two Nepal-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Lucknow amid unrest
Two IndiGo flights heading to Kathmandu—6E1153 from Delhi and 6E1157 from Mumbai—were unable to land at Tribhuvan International Airport due to airport closure amid ongoing unrest. Both flights were diverted to Lucknow for refuelling and will return to their original departure cities.
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday (Sept 9) after Gen-Z protests against a social media ban spiraled into a second day of violent unrest, with demonstrators storming and torching the Parliament building.
Earlier, protesters had forced their way into his office. The resignation came just hours after Oli called for an all-party meeting to address Nepal’s worsening crisis, saying dialogue was the only way forward.
Despite curfew orders in Kathmandu and other cities, protests continued even after the government lifted the social media ban. Thousands of young Nepalis had taken to the streets since Monday, rallying against corruption and censorship.
According to The Kathmandu Post, at least 19 people were killed in police crackdowns — 17 in Kathmandu and two in Sunsari district — while more than 400 were injured. Protesters, many in school and college uniforms, carried placards reading: “Shut down corruption, not social media” and “Youths against corruption.”
Clashes escalated as police fired tear gas, water cannons, and live bullets to disperse crowds. Demonstrators later set fire to the homes of top leaders, including Oli, while President Ram Chandra Paudel’s residence and properties linked to Sher Bahadur Deuba, Ramesh Lekhak, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal were also attacked.
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