Almost 16,000 Coronavirus cases confirmed and PM Oli shuts down parliament amid calls for resignation: last 7 days in Nepal

Protesters in Nepal burn placards with a photo of the prime minister KP Oli during the demonstration.Protest against government? poor handling of the COVID-19 crisis by lack of transparency and corruption. (Photo by Sujan Shrestha / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

Protesters in Nepal burn placards with a photo of the prime minister KP Oli. Source: Sipa USA Sujan Shrestha / SOPA Images/Sip

Confirmed cases of coronavirus reaches nearly 16 thousand and amid pressure to resign, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli shuts down parliament. Listen here to find out what else made headlines in Nepal in the last 7 days.


This news report is available in the Nepali language version of our website. Click on the link below to read.

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