Nepal roundup: Nepali soldiers, protest, stolen statues, struggle arrest

Six Nepali Soldiers Killed in Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

Six Nepali soldiers serving in the Russian army were killed in action against Ukrainian forces, violating Nepal's restriction on nationals serving in foreign armies, as reported by the Kathmandu Post and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The deceased include Sandip Thapaliya, Rupak Karki, Dewan Rai, Pitam Karki, Raj Kumar Rokka, and Gangaraj Moktan.

ANNFSU protests at Ncell Office, urges inquiry into share sale, and advocates for nationalization

Students from the All Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU) protested outside Ncell's Kathmandu office, demanding an inquiry into share sale disputes and advocating for Ncell's nationalization. Amidst controversy over Aziata's sale of Ncell shares and exit from Nepal, Finance Minister Prakasharan Mahat stated the government has no information about the sale.

US returns stolen ancient Nepali statues

The United States government returned four ancient statues stolen from Nepal, handed over through the Nepali Consulate General in New York. The statues, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, include two Bhairav masks and stone idols of Shiva Parvati (Uma Maheshwar) and Durga. The handover took place in a special program at the District Attorney's office in New York, attended by officials from various agencies and the Nepalese Consulate General.

CPN Announces Struggle Following Arrest Warrant for Party Leaders in Kathmandu

CPN General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav' announced a three-day struggle against a 35-day arrest warrant issued by the Kathmandu District Court, reopening a case from December 2019. The court's action is deemed a violation of the 3-point agreement from March 5, 2021, and is condemned by Biplav as illegal and anarchic.