Tribhuvan International Airport closed till noon

The Tribhuvan International Airport will remain closed till noon today, citing the adverse situation. 

Similarly, the leading air service, Buddha Air, informed that it could not conduct flights till midday today. It issued a notice and apologized for the inconvenience caused to the customers.  

The customers deprived of flights despite ticket booking would be provided a ticket fee back. 

However, the Air Service Operators' Association has said it was committed to cater service to the people despite adverse situations.

Issuing a press note, Association's Chairperson Manoj Karki urged the companies affiliated to the Association to be ready for the service to the people in such need. 

 

It also expressed deep grief over the loss of lives during the protest on Monday and extended condolences to the bereaved family members. The injured are wished speedy recovery.

 

 

Nepal Army to be mobilized from 10 pm

The Nepal Army is to be mobilized from 10 pm on Tuesday.

Issuing a statement, Public Relations and  Information Directorate of the Nepal Army said that the army personnel will be mobilized from 10 pm today.

“Taking advantage of the current difficult situation, some groups are causing extensive damage, looting and arson to civilians and public property. The Nepal Army once again urges people not to engage in such activities,” the statement reads, “If such activities are not stopped, all security agencies, including the Nepal Army, will remain steadfast in their primary responsibility to control the situation for the security of Nepal and Nepalis from 10 pm, September 9.”

“We also sincerely appeal to all citizens for their cooperation,” according to the statement.

In a similar note, COAS Ashok Raj Sigdel has called on the agitating groups to suspend their protest programs and come ahead for a dialogue to provide a peaceful solution to the country from the recent adverse situation.

In a video message this late evening, he urged them to prevent further damage to life and property and to cooperate in the common responsibility of maintaining peace, security, and national unity.

General Sigdel has said that it is everyone's duty to protect the supreme interests of the nation by normalizing the current difficult situation and ensuring the security of national and historical heritage and citizens' property, diplomatic missions of friendly countries and citizens at large.

He has reminded how committed the Nepal Army has been to the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, national unity and the security of the Nepali people even in adverse situations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gen Z demonstrators set fire to Supreme, Special and Kathmandu District Courts

Gen Z demonstrators set the Supreme Court, Special Court, and Kathmandu District Courts on fire today.

According to Nirajan Pandey, Assistant Spokesperson for the Supreme Court, the demonstrators carried out arson and vandalism at the courts.

The mob also vandalized and set the Office of the Auditor General on fire.

They reportedly took out documents from the Special and District Courts before the incidents.

 

Protesters set fire to Sheetal Niwas

The Maharajgunj-based Sheetal Niwas was set on fire on Tuesday.

Protesters set fire to Sheetal Niwas, the office of the President, this afternoon.