Kantipur Publications controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Headquarters fire during Gen Z protests
A Kantipur Publications headquarters building was reportedly burned during Nepal's Gen Z protests after staff were forced out. The company's principal news websites were also reported to have gone offline.
2024
Citizenship case involving chairman Kailash Sirohiya
Kailash Sirohiya was arrested over alleged violations of citizenship laws. He denied wrongdoing and claimed the case was connected to Kantipur's reporting about alleged financial irregularities involving a senior government official.
2007
Maoist-aligned pressure and chairman resignation
The company faced pressure from Maoist-aligned political and labor organizations. An agreement with a labor federation was followed by the resignation of long-serving chairman Hem Raj Gyawali.
2005
Police questioning of editor Narayan Wagle
Editor-in-chief Narayan Wagle was questioned by police over reporting considered critical of King Gyanendra amid restrictions on Nepal's private media.
2001
Sedition charges against company directors
Two Kantipur directors were arrested and charged with sedition after the company published comments by a Maoist leader about the death of King Birendra during a period of severe political and press tension.