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The Nepal Army has announced it will assume control of law and order across the country, declaring a state of high alert.

A candlelight vigil was held at Melbourne’s Federation Square in memory of the innocent youths killed during peaceful protests in Nepal, with organisers confirming the vigil will continue tomorrow morning from 10 am to 12 pm at the same location.

The victims, Sarla Khadka and Areeza Suwal, worked as nurses at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital and had been on their way to celebrate a birthday.

“The Nepalese population here has more than doubled in the past five years, and we are lucky to have such a hardworking, dedicated, and well-educated community.”

The woman told police she felt uncomfortable and froze as the situation escalated.

The status for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on 5 August 2025 — 60 days after the decision’s effective date — giving those affected a brief window to leave the country or seek alternate immigration pathways.

Kamala aims to integrate widely accepted Hindu practices like yoga and meditation into her chaplaincy work, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among personnel.

The office will provide essential consular services such as passport renewals, legal assistance, and community outreach programs to support Nepalese citizens and migrants in Victoria.

The gender gap is still widely recognised as a major challenge with a new form of gender bias emerging — one that acknowledges women’s presence in politics but confines them to supporting roles.