SaralnamaNepal lifts ban on social media platforms after 19 people die in protests. The government ended the ban on 26 unregistered platforms on in Kathmandu. Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting. The ban had blocked Facebook, YouTube, and X since Friday. It sparked nationwide protests by youth angry about fake news control, economic issues, and corruption. In Kathmandu, 17 people died, while 2 died in Itahari. About 400 people were injured, including 100 police officers. Home Minister Ramesh Lal Lekhak resigned over the deaths. The unrest was Nepal's worst in over 10 years. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 05:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after 19 people die in protests
- The government ended the ban on 26 unregistered platforms on in Kathmandu
- Communications Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting