From Facebook, Instagram to YouTube: Nepal ends ban on 26 social media platforms after deadly protests

Violent protests in the capital and multiple districts of Nepal have forced the government to revoke the ban on social media platforms. Since almost 19 people died and 300 people were injured in protests and scuffle with police. Nepal minister for communication, information and broadcasting Prithvi Subba Gurung announced that the government has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites following an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, according to PTI. Gurung said that his ministry has ordered concerned agencies to resume social media sites as per the demands of Gen Z.