India, Sept. 9 -- The Nepal government on Monday night lifted the ban it imposed on social media sites after violent protests by youngsters left at least 19 people dead and more than 300 injured.

Popular social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, X, and 23 other platforms were banned in Nepal for not registering with the authorities under the new regulations. Other apps include WhatsApp, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Signal.

Prithvi Subba Gurung, Nepal's minister for communication, information and broadcasting, said the government withdrew its earlier decision to impose the ban after an emergency Cabinet meeting, adding that it was "addressing the demand of Gen-Z".

Protesters were carrying placards with "Shut down corrupti...