KATHMANDU: The government has announced a nationwide public holiday today in memory of those who lost their lives during the recent “Gen Z” protests.

According to Home Ministry spokesperson Ananda Kafle, the Cabinet meeting held on September 15 decided to declare September 17 (Wednesday) a public holiday.

A statement issued by the ministry read: “In honor of the deceased who lost their lives during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9, the Government of Nepal (Council of Ministers) has decided to observe a national day of mourning on September 17 (Wednesday).

All government offices across Nepal, as well as Nepali embassies and missions abroad, will remain closed. The national flag will be flown at half-mast.”