evidence: At a time when Nepal is going through political turbulence and India-Nepal relations remain strained , Kathmandu has banned all Indian news channels except the state broadcaster Doordarshan starting today evening. [...] All Indian news channels except Doordharshan banned in Nepal effective this evening. [...] This is not the first time that Nepal has blacked out Indian media. Kathmandu had blocked Indian news and entertainment channels in 2015 as well, when relations hit a rock-bottom after a blockade at India-Nepal border.