The Nepali soldiers have left an indelible mark in the global arena with unsung heroism, breaking boundaries far and wide. Renowned for the bravery of the “Gurkhas” soldiers, Nepal has a centuries-old history of contributing to foreign armies. Over the years, formal agreements have paved the way for Nepali nationals to serve in the armies of India and Britain.
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, a protest over the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination in Lalitpur escalated into chaos, resulting in the death of two youths and the burning of Minister Prakash Jwala's vehicle on Friday. This incident demands an urgent and thorough investigation to determine the causes, hold the responsible parties accountable, and prevent such tragedies in the future.
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The relatives of the two youths who were killed in police firing at Balkumari in Lalitpur on Friday announced that they are not ready to receive the bodies. Tek Bahadur Katuwal, maternal uncle of the deceased Sujan Raut, said that they will not receive the dead body until their 8-point demands are fulfilled.
KATHMANDU, Dec 30: Acknowledging shortcomings in the state's response to the demonstration demanding participation in the Employment Permit System (EPS) examination, the government has relieved Lalitpur Chief District Officer (CDO) Rudra Prasad Pandit, Chief of Lalitpur Police Range, SSP Shiddhi Bikram Shah, and EPS Korea Branch Director Gurudatta Subedi of their duties.