Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- After taking charge as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki announced that those killed during the anti-corruption protest in Nepal would be known as 'Martyrs' and a compensation amount of 1 million Nepali rupees would be given to their families.

She made the announcement in her remarks after assuming charge.

During the press conference, Sushila Karki said that all the deceased of September 8 will be known as 'Martyrs' and be given one million Nepali rupees each.

Expenses of the injured will be borne by the government, and they will also be compensated. Transfer of the bodies from Kathmandu to other districts will be facilitated by the government", she said.

Interim PM Karki further highlighted that tho...