Friday, January 16th, 2026

Maitighar tense as police use force to disperse protesters



KATHMANDU: Maitighar area in Kathmandu has become tense on Sunday afternoon after police used force to disperse protesters staging a protest against a bill tabled by the government to manage land belonging to Guthis (religious/social trusts).

The law enforcement agency used water cannon to disperse the irate demonstrators. The protest has resulted in a traffic hold up in the area.

Police have arrested 10 protesters while 10 others have been injured in police action.

Publish Date : 09 June 2019 13:40 PM

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of

Applications for election police in Parsa more than double required number

PARSA: Applications for election police (temporary police) in Parsa district

Mid-Hill Highway: Construction of ‘Arch Bridge’ begins

PARBAT: Construction of an ‘arch bridge’ has begun over Modikhola

Election Commission recognizes Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress as official party

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has decided to grant official recognition

Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus

MAHENDRANAGAR: A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a