Govt declares public holiday on Sept 8 to mark Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day

Summary

The government will observe September 8 as Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day every year and declare a nationwide public holiday. The decision honors young people who died during the Gen-Z movement and aims to preserve their sacrifices in national memory.

Key Points
  • The government has declared September 8 as Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day and will mark it as a national day every year.
  • A public holiday will be observed across the country on that day.
  • The Cabinet decision honors the contributions and sacrifices of youths who died during the Gen-Z movement.
  • Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel announced the decision after Thursday’s Cabinet meeting.
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