Gen Z protests: Nepal observes nationwide day of mourning in honour of these killed in clashes

All authorities places of work and academic establishments remained closed throughout Nepal on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) because the nation observes “nationwide day of mourning” in honour of these killed throughout Gen Z protests. 

“In reminiscence of those that died throughout the protests organised by the Gen Z technology on September 8 and 9, the Government of Nepal has determined to watch a nationwide day of mourning on Wednesday, September 17,” mentioned an announcement issued by the Home Ministry on Tuesday.

All Nepali embassies and missions overseas have been closed, with the nationwide flag being flown at half-mast.

On Sunday (September 14, 2025), Prime Minister Sushila Karki had introduced that these killed throughout the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9 could be declared “martyrs”.

Seventy-two individuals, together with 3 policemen, have been among the many useless throughout the violent protests on September 8 and 9 that toppled the federal government led by Prime Minister Okay.P. Sharma Oli.

Houses of political leaders, essential authorities buildings, enterprise institutions and buying complexes have been additionally set on hearth throughout the agitation.

Mr. Oli give up on September 9 shortly after lots of of agitators entered his workplace demanding his resignation for the loss of life of at the least 19 individuals in police motion throughout protests on September 8.

Kathmandu again to regular

Meanwhile, life has returned to regular in Kathmandu with an improved safety state of affairs. The motion of pedestrians and automobiles was seen on Wednesday on the streets of the nationwide capital as common. 

As the festivals of Vijaya Dashami and Deepawali method, persons are busy buying out there. Departmental shops, buying malls and groceries are stuffed with individuals displaying the signal of the arrival of the competition.

To rebuild and transfer ahead, a number of ministries in Nepal started assessing the injury prompted throughout the Gen Z protests. 

Police have additionally began accumulating particulars of automobiles burnt throughout the agitation in Kathmandu. At least 121 four-wheelers and 158 two-wheelers have been set on hearth throughout the violent protests on September 8 and 9.