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Khaleej Times
16-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
Plane with 15 passengers on board makes emergency landing in Nepal
An aircraft of Sita Airlines, a private airline company operating in remote areas of Nepal with 15 passengers, on board, made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. According to the airline's officials, passengers and crew of the aircraft have remained unharmed. "The incident occurred around 2pm. The crew with call sign 9n-AIE has reported it to be a hydraulic failure," the Sita Air official confirmed ANI, seeking anonymity. The aircraft, en route to Ramechap from Lukla, the gateway to Mount Everest, was diverted to Kathmandu after experiencing a technical issue. "There were a total of 15 passengers on board, which included 12 Indian nationals and three Nepali nationals. Three crew members were on board," the official detailed. The Kathmandu airport was alerted following the report from the aircraft. The aircraft was later towed away to the parking bay after landing safely.
Times of Oman
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Nepal Police arrests royalist leader absconding since March 28 violence
Kathmandu: Nepal Police has arrested Durga Prasai, controversial businessmen and royalist leader behind the violence of March 28 in capital Kathmandu. Prasai since the day of violence which resulted in death of two people had fled the country and arrested from Kakarbhitta, near the Nepal-India border. "Prasai and his bodyguard has been arrested and is brought to Kathmandu," a release from the Nepal Police stated. After arrest the leader was kept at the District Police Office in Bhadrapur and is on the way to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Prasai will be transferred to the District Police Complex and then taken to the Bhadrakali custody facility. He will be presented at the District Court for a remand extension through the District Public Prosecutor's Office. Police officials have confirmed that Prasai will be investigated for crimes against the state, similar to cases previously filed against political figures like Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal Shamsher Rana. The charges stem from the violent royalist protest led by Prasai and Nawaraj Subedi on March 28, which resulted in the deaths of two people and caused an estimated Nepal Rupees (NRs) 460 million in damages. Authorities say they are preparing to demand strong legal action, holding Prasai accountable for inciting violence and causing significant public harm. Nepal's royalist party, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has announced a proposal to develop a new political system as it prepares to launch a capital-centric protest from the third week of this month. On Tuesday, at a show of power in Kathmandu attended by hundreds, the president of the right-wing pro-monarchist party, Rajendra Lingden, proposed a new system that would also accommodate the monarchy. "The country cannot remain in the condition it is now. The country needs to move forward, but not through the way it is standing now. That's why the country demands a new agreement, and for that, a peaceful resolution through the consensus in between all the political powers needs to be agreed on," Lingden said, addressing the mass of hundreds of monarch supporters holding the national flag and placards.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Two decades ago, protesters ousted a king. Now they want to bring him back
Thousands of supporters of Nepal 's former King Gyanendra Shah have rallied in Kathmandu, demanding the reinstatement of the abolished monarchy and the return of Hinduism as the state religion. The demonstration, estimated at 10,000 strong, blocked the main entrance to Tribhuvan International Airport on Sunday upon the ex-king's arrival from a tour of western Nepal. Chants of "Vacate the royal palace for the king,""Come back king, save the country," and "Long live our beloved king. We want monarchy" filled the air. Arriving and departing passengers were forced to navigate the blockade on foot. Hundreds of riot police were deployed to contain the protest, preventing demonstrators from entering the airport. No violence was reported. Gyanendra relinquished his authoritarian rule in 2006 following widespread protests. Two years later, parliament formally abolished the monarchy, and Gyanendra vacated the Royal Palace. However, growing disillusionment with the republic has fueled a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiment. Many Nepalis blame the republic for the country's political instability, economic struggles, and pervasive corruption. Since the monarchy's abolition in 2008, Nepal has seen 13 governments come and go. Rally participants expressed their hope for a systemic change. 'We are here to give the king our full support and to rally behind him all the way to reinstating him in the royal throne,' 72-year-old Thir Bahadur Bhandari said. Among the thousands was 50-year-old carpenter Kulraj Shrestha, who had taken part in the 2006 protests against the king but had since changed his mind and now supports the monarchy. 'The worst thing that is happening to the country is massive corruption and all politicians in power are not doing anything for the country,' Shrestha said. "I was in the protests that took away monarchy hoping it would help the country, but I was mistaken and the nation has further plunged so I have changed my mind." Gyanendra has not commented on the calls for the return of monarchy. Despite growing support for the former king, his chances of immediately returning to power are slim. Gyanendra became the king in 2002, after his brother and family were massacred in the palace. He ruled as the constitutional head of state without executive or political powers until 2005, when he seized absolute power. He disbanded the government and parliament, jailed politicians and journalists and cut off communications, declaring a state of emergency and using the army to rule the country.
CNN
10-03-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Nepal's authoritarian king was ousted 19 years ago. Now many want the monarchy back
Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion. An estimated 10,000 supporters of Gyanendra Shah blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport as he arrived from a tour of western Nepal. 'Vacate the royal palace for the king. Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want monarchy,' the crowds chanted. Passengers were forced to walk to and from the airport. Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence. Massive street protests in 2006 forced Gyanendra to give up his authoritarian rule, and two years later the parliament voted to abolish the monarchy as Gyanendra left the Royal Palace to live the life of a commoner. But many Nepalis have grown frustrated with the republic, saying it has failed to bring about political stability and blaming it for a struggling economy and widespread corruption. Nepal has had 13 governments since the monarchy was abolished in 2008. Rally participants said they were hoping for a change in the political system to stop the country from further deteriorating. 'We are here to give the king our full support and to rally behind him all the way to reinstating him in the royal throne,' said Thir Bahadur Bhandari, 72. Among the thousands was 50-year-old carpenter Kulraj Shrestha, who had taken part in the 2006 protests against the king but has changed his mind and now supports the monarchy. 'The worst thing that is happening to the country is massive corruption and all politicians in power are not doing anything for the country,' Shrestha said. 'I was in the protests that took away monarchy hoping it would help the country, but I was mistaken and the nation has further plunged so I have changed my mind.' Gyanendra has not commented on the calls for the return of monarchy. Despite growing support for the former king, Gyanendra has slim chances of immediately returning to power. He became the king in 2002, after his brother and family were massacred in the palace. He ruled as the constitutional head of state without executive or political powers until 2005, when he seized absolute power. He disbanded the government and parliament, jailed politicians and journalists and cut off communications, declaring a state of emergency and using the army to rule the country.
Saudi Gazette
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Grown frustrated with the republic, many Nepalis want the monarchy back
KATHMANDU — Supporters of Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as the state religion. An estimated 10,000 supporters who blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport greeted the ousted monarch as he arrived from a tour of western Nepal on Sunday, the Associated Press reported. 'Vacate the royal palace for the king. Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want monarchy,' the crowds chanted. Passengers were forced to walk to and from the airport. Hundreds of riot police blocked the protesters from entering the airport and there was no violence. Massive street protests in 2006 forced Gyanendra to give up his authoritarian rule, and two years later the parliament voted to abolish the monarchy as Gyanendra left the Royal Palace to live the life of a commoner. But many Nepalis have grown frustrated with the republic, saying it has failed to bring about political stability and blaming it for a struggling economy and widespread corruption. Nepal has had 13 governments since the monarchy was abolished in participants said they were hoping for a change in the political system to stop the country from further deteriorating.'We are here to give the king our full support and to rally behind him all the way to reinstating him in the royal throne,' said Thir Bahadur Bhandari, the thousands was 50-year-old carpenter Kulraj Shrestha, who had taken part in the 2006 protests against the king but has changed his mind and now supports the monarchy.'The worst thing that is happening to the country is massive corruption and all politicians in power are not doing anything for the country,' Shrestha said. 'I was in the protests that took away monarchy hoping it would help the country, but I was mistaken and the nation has further plunged so I have changed my mind.'Gyanendra has not commented on the calls for the return of monarchy. Despite growing support for the former king, Gyanendra has slim chances of immediately returning to became the king in 2002, after his brother and family were massacred in the palace. He ruled as the constitutional head of state without executive or political powers until 2005, when he seized absolute power. He disbanded the government and parliament, jailed politicians and journalists and cut off communications, declaring a state of emergency and using the army to rule the country. — Agencies
