Travel restrictions proposed for women, protests and social media rules tightened: last 7 days in Nepal

Nepal activists stage a mock Hindu funeral during a protest rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.

Nepal activists stage a mock Hindu funeral during a protest rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) Source: AP via AAP

Government proposal to start permit system for women under 40 to travel abroad, protests against violence against women and government acts to tighten rules governing social media usage. Listen here to find out what else made the headlines in the last 7 days in Nepal.


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

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Travel restrictions proposed for women, protests and social media rules tightened: last 7 days in Nepal | SBS Nepali