Nepal’s ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
New home minister says arrest of former leader is the ‘beginning of justice’.

New home minister says arrest of former leader is the ‘beginning of justice’.





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Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
Last year’s protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians.
His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal’s top job.

At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal’s Prithvi Highway.
From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.
Lokesh Bam’s late heroics with bat are not enough as Nepal are beaten by two-time champions in Group C match in Mumbai.