Kathmandu, Sept. 15 -- The government on Monday declared those who died in the recent Gen Z uprising as martyrs, and decided to provide cash relief to their families.

From now on, the deceased will be called Gen Z martyrs, according to the government's decision.

As many as 72 people have died from last week's anti-government protests called by Gen Z youths, and hundreds remain hospitalised across the country.

A Cabinet meeting on Monday declared the deceased as martyrs, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal informed after the meeting. Following tradition, the government will provide one million rupees to each bereaved family, and an additional Rs500,000 to cover other expenses. This was the first Cabinet meeting after Sushila Karki was appoin...