Monday, January 19th, 2026

Six die in Indonesia’s post-election protests



JAKARTA: At least six people died and 200 injured during mass rallies in Jakarta, media reports have said.

Indonesian police said the cause of the deaths was being investigated while conforming the death toll. Meanwhile, the government has restricted social media in some parts of Jakarta to stop rumors from spreading.

Police have denied reports of using live ammunition while calling for calm. According to authorities, the protests were planned, not spontaneous. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 22 May 2019 17:55 PM

RSP finalizes 33 candidates for House of Representatives elections

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalized its candidates

Gold, silver prices hit new record highs in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Gold and silver prices in Nepal reached new record

Gagan Thapa says NC to finalize direct election candidates today

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said

Youth Minister Bablu Gupta resigns to contest elections

KATHMANDU: Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta has resigned from

UML ticket row exposes Oli’s uncompromising authoritarianism

KATHMANDU: As the CPN-UML moves into the decisive phase of