Nepal Ex-PM Oli Arrested Over Protest Deaths

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

International

Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has been arrested over the deaths linked to the 2025 Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests, in a major development that has sharply intensified the country’s political turmoil just after a change in government. The arrest follows recommendations from an

International

Nepal Imposes Travel Ban On Ex-PM Over Protest Violence

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Nepal’s interim government has placed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four other senior former officials following violent protests that shook the country. The ban prevents them from leaving Nepal, and they may also need permission to leave Kathmandu Valley. Commission Recommends Action After Unrest The move follows the recommendation of

International

Oli Warns of Sovereignty Threat After Nepal Protests

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Former Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli has issued his first public remarks since being ousted, warning that Nepal’s sovereignty is under threat. He made this statement on Constitution Day, reflecting on recent Gen Z-led protests and the fallout from his resignation. Reference to 2015 Blockade Although he did not name India explicitly, Oli […]

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Nepal’s Gen Z Rebellion: Beyond Social Media Bans and Into a Battle for Accountability

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

The September 4 ban on 26 social media platforms by the Nepali government was meant to assert regulatory control, but it backfired spectacularly. Instead of compliance, it unleashed a torrent of anger led by the country’s youngest citizens. For Gen Z, the ban was never just about Facebook or YouTube—it was a symbol of a […]