Gen Z

Nepal Introduces Free Education Up To Bachelor’s Level For Gen Z Martyrs’ Families And Seriously Injured Protesters

Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.

Sep 244 MIN READ

Porn Addiction in Teenagers: What Global Research Reveals, and Why Nepal's Story Is Different

Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.

Sep 1820 MIN READ

25-Year-Old Nepali Student Laxmi Rajbanshi Found Dead in Fukuoka River, Japan Police Investigate Homicide

25-year-old Nepali student Laxmi Rajbanshi was found dead in Fukuoka’s Naka River. Japanese police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Aug 202 MIN READ

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Nepal Creates History As Saurya Shrestha Wins First Ever Silver Medal At International Physics Olympiad

Nepal has reached a historic milestone after Saurya Shrestha won the country's first ever silver medal at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Colombia. The achievement highlights the immense potential of Nepalese students despite limited institutional support and raises fresh questions about the need for greater government investment in science Olympiads and young academic talent.

Jul 12

Nepal Creates History As Saurya Shrestha Wins First Ever Silver Medal At International Physics Olympiad

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.

May 27

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Survey: 73% of Nepali Gen Z prefer mobile wallets over cash

eSewa, Khalti, and IME Pay continue to dominate; cash-on-delivery share fell to 18%.

Apr 29

Yatri Motorcycles — The electric bike built in Kathmandu