Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- The streets of Kathmandu began returning to normal on Sunday morning following days of intense anti-corruption protests that gripped the capital and several other cities across Nepal.

Light traffic returned to the streets, some shops were opened, and a visible easing of tensions signals a gradual restoration of public order.

The protests on September 8, primarily led by Gen Z youth activists, were sparked by growing frustration over corruption, a lack of accountability, and the perceived failure of political elites, triggered by the Nepalese government's ban on social media.

However, the recent appointment of Sushila Karki as the country's first female Prime Minister has injected a new sense of hope among many ci...