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The Ministry of Finance has reported significant disruptions to its service delivery system following incidents of vandalism and arson during the recent Gen Z demonstrations.     

Multiple government offices including the Ministry itself, Customs and Tax Offices, the District Treasury Controller Office and other affiliated agencies were vandalized and set on fire. As a result, these entities are currently limited to providing only basic services.     

Efforts are now underway to assess the extent of the damage and gradually restore services. According to Ministry Spokesperson Tanka Prasad Pandey, some sections under the Budget Division sustained serious damage, while other units are in a position to resume services immediately. He confirmed that three major software systems and their associated data remain safe.     

The Ministry also reported severe damage to its vehicles: 25 cars were completely destroyed, about 20 were partially damaged, and 40 motorcycles were reduced to ashes.     

Customs services have partially resumed. At the Inland Revenue Department, only online services are currently operational. According to Madan Dahal, Department's Director General, offices within the Kathmandu Valley are ready to resume full services upon government instruction. However, this is not the case for many offices outside the Valley, which suffered extensive damage.     

Taxpayer service offices in Damak, Itahari, Biratnagar, Lahan, Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Simara, Damauli, Pokhara, Bhairahawa, Butwal, Nepalgunj, Dadeldhura, and Dhangadhi were reportedly destroyed by fire.     

Despite structural damages, the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) remains operational, ensuring continuity in customs clearance services. The Corola customs point towards China is expected to resume operations tomorrow.     

Widespread damage has also forced the shutdown of most government accounting systems. According to Om Prasad Rijal, Information Officer at the Financial Comptroller General Office, only the Revenue Management Information System (RMIS) is currently functional.     

The District Treasury Office in Kailali was completely destroyed, while offices in Makwanpur, Biratnagar, Tripureshwar, and several other areas also sustained damage. Assessment of losses is ongoing.     

Key financial systems including the Sub-national Treasury Regulatory Application (SUTRA), Treasury Single Account System (TSA), and Computerized Government Accounting System (CGAS) are yet to be restored. “We are waiting for instructions from the new government to proceed ahead,” Rijal said. (RSS)

Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited the National Trauma Centre to take stock of the youths who were injured during the recent Gen Z demonstrations and are receiving treatment there.     

During the Prime Minister's visit, Centre's Chief Dr Badri Rijal told the Prime Minister that 36 were admitted to the facility, six in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with two in a critical condition.     

He added that although some patients have been prescribed surgery, immediate procedures may not be possible due to the severity of their injuries.     

A total of 51 people died while over thousands sustained injuries during the two-day nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations including in the Kathmandu Valley.     

 The demonstrations led to the constitution of the interim government under the leadership of Sushila Karki and the subsequent dissolution of the parliament with a mandate for holding the elections to the House of the Representatives on coming March 5, 2026. (RSS)

The Nepali Congress has stated that the dissolution of Parliament is contrary to the vision of the Constitution and the interpretation of the Supreme Court.     

The meeting of the Central Working Committee of the party held on Friday night regarding the latest developments in the country decided that the dissolution of Parliament is not in accordance with the Constitution, while concluding that the move has undermined democratic achievements.     

Coordinated by Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka the meeting was attended by the provincial chairs, chief ministers and leaders of the provincial parliamentary parties of all seven provinces as well as invitees.     

The Congress has urged that the unpleasant and unprecedented incidents that took place on September 8 and 9 should be investigated and that the constitution drafted by the Constituent Assembly and its achievements should be safeguarded.     

To prevent the situation from deteriorating further and to prevent the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal from going outside of the parth, the Nepali Congress has decided to play a leading role for the sake of peace, democracy, progress and prosperity in consultation with other political parties and civil society, reads the statement issued by Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel. (RSS)

Neighbouring country India has welcomed the formation of the new interim government in Nepal. 

Issuing a statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the development immediately after former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took charge as the Interim Prime Minister. 

“We welcome the formation of the new interim government under the leadership of Sushila Karki. We hope this would help in fostering peace and stability in Nepal”, the statement read. 

As a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term development partner, India will continue to work together with Nepal for the welfare and prosperity of both the nations and the people, it has been stated.