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RSP’s historic 182-seat victory is now facing scrutiny as controversies involving its MPs, ministers and leaders raise questions about candidate screening and party accountability.
After 200 days, the Balen government’s 100-point agenda shows a mix of completed reforms, ongoing work, and missed deadlines. The key question now is not just how many promises are marked complete, but how much real change citizens have actually seen.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, scheduled for October 12–18. He is expected to participate in more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on Nepal's economic priorities, development financing and international cooperation.
More young Nepalis are delaying marriage to focus on education, careers, and financial independence. Census data link later marriage to education and wealth, but not everyone has the freedom to choose when to marry.
Around 6,000 People Including Four Former Chief Ministers, Journalists And Protesters Detained Across Delhi As Police Try To Stop Mass Demonstrations Demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Nepal Government Proposes Paying 80% Of Loan Interest For Teachers Buying Vehicles, With Up To Rs. 50 Lakh For Senior Secondary Teachers
Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.
More than 800 historical Nepali manuscripts and documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been formally handed over to Nepal’s National Archives after decades in the private collection of German collector Josef Peter Rindfleisch. The archive includes centuries-old palm-leaf records, royal orders, legal documents, manuscripts and travel accounts that provide valuable evidence of Nepal’s political, legal, social and cultural history.
Nepal’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) gives online shoppers clearer rights when products differ from what sellers advertised. Buyers may return goods that do not match their description and can receive a refund if they do not want a replacement. The law also sets responsibilities for sellers and platforms covering product information, delivery, complaints, returns, and misleading practices.
Under Nepal’s Labour Act, 2074, eligible employees are entitled to an annual festival allowance equal to one month’s basic salary, while those who have worked for less than a year receive a proportional amount. The law also allows workers to request payment during their main religious or cultural festival, although student interns working under an approved academic curriculum are generally excluded.
The United Nations General Assembly gives world leaders a platform to discuss global challenges, build cooperation, and bring national concerns to international attention. For Nepal, the UN offers an important space to highlight issues such as climate risks, Himalayan disasters, and the need for regional cooperation. Prime Minister Balendra Shah used the 81st UN General Assembly to bring Nepal’s climate concerns before a global audience.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government has completed six months in office, after beginning its term with a 100-point governance reform agenda covering administration, corruption control, public services, laws and the economy. At its first 100-day review, the government claimed 87.2% overall progress and said 70 of the 100 agenda items had been implemented, but six months into the term, several promised legal and institutional reforms remain unfinished.
Nepal has signed a three-way agreement connecting the Department of Transport Management, Security Printing Centre and Department of Postal Services to streamline driving licence printing and distribution. Licence data generated through EDLVRS will go directly for secure printing, while printed cards can be distributed through provincial offices or delivered through the postal service to addresses selected by applicants.
US Confirms For First Time It Has Deployed A Space Weapon In Earth’s Orbit As Officials Say The System Is Needed To “Protect American Forces From Growing Space Threats”, While China Warns Against An Arms Race; Details Of The Weapon Remain Secret
Former State Minister Taramana Gurung, Arrested Over Fraud Complaints Involving Rs 71.5 Lakh Taken From Three People After Promising To Arrange Houses In Kathmandu, Has Been Released After Eight Days In Custody Following Repayment And A Compromise With The Complainants
India Approves Up To 654 MW Additional Electricity Supply To Nepal For 18 Hours Daily Until December 31 To Help Meet Winter Demand After Bhotekoshi Floods Damaged Major Hydropower Projects And Cut Domestic Generation
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Cuts Short Speech And Leaves With Security After Being Booed And Heckled At Curriculum Consultation In Siraha
AI researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the race toward self-improving superintelligence is moving too fast and could create serious risks for humanity.
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
Nepal’s Consumer Court has ordered Berger Jenson & Nicholson (Nepal) and its dealer to pay Rs 12,78,400 in compensation to three consumers after paint promoted with warranties of up to 7–10 years allegedly began peeling and deteriorating within just 6–8 months. The ruling goes beyond three damaged homes, sending a wider message that companies cannot attract customers with major warranty promises and then rely on restrictive conditions or dealer agreements to escape responsibility.
UN General Assembly Votes To Support A New World Map That Shows Africa’s True Size More Accurately, With 164 Countries Backing The Change, The US Voting Against And Six Nations Abstaining
US And Venezuela Sign 100 Year Oil Deal Giving A US Led Company Rights To Operate 17 Oil Fields Holding About 65 Billion Barrels, With Up To $100 Billion Planned For Investment As The Agreement Faces Political And Economic Questions
Nepal contributes only a tiny share of global emissions, yet faces some of the growing costs of climate impacts. Its adaptation plan estimates about $47.4 billion may be needed through 2050, with $45.9 billion expected from external support. The climate justice debate is about whether vulnerable countries like Nepal are receiving fair support without being pushed deeper into debt.
A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a female police officer on duty in Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor. The incident began after the officer asked him to use an overhead pedestrian bridge, while the full sequence of events remains under investigation.
Nepal’s first modern road tunnel has opened to private vehicles on a trial basis, allowing cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers to travel between Kathmandu and Dhading through the Nagdhunga Tunnel.
Police have taken student Pradip Khadka of Jitpur-Simara into custody as the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary continues in Bara. According to DSP Min Bahadur Ghale, nine people are now in custody, while investigators continue examining the possible involvement of each individual.
Kathmandu District Administration Office has given private hostels one month to meet a new 21-point set of requirements covering safety, registration, fees, hygiene, infrastructure and student welfare. The crackdown follows complaints ranging from excessive fees and poor facilities to drug use and mistreatment, while authorities say some hostels have already faced fines of up to Rs 3 lakh and sealing during inspections.
Law Minister Sobita Gautam says Nepal cannot introduce the death penalty under its current constitutional and international legal framework, despite growing public demands following the Garima Chaudhary case. Instead, the government, following talks involving Home Minister Sudan Gurung, Gautam and Garima's parents, reached a three-point agreement that includes a seven-day review of laws and punishments for heinous crimes.
Government And Garima Chaudhary’s Parents Reach Three Point Agreement; A Seven Member Committee To Review Crime And Punishment Laws And Submit Recommendations Within Seven Days, Along With Plans For Her Statue And Funeral According To Family Traditions
Nepal's state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has started exporting DDC ghee to Dubai, marking its entry into the international market with an agreement to export at least 50,000 kg annually. DDC says it plans to expand exports across the Middle East and later reach markets including Japan, South Korea and Tibet, China, as it increases production and looks for new markets for Nepali dairy products.
Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
Nepal’s Department of Transport Management has reiterated that students with valid student identity cards are entitled to a 45% discount on public transport fares, reviving attention around a concession first agreed between the government and transport operators in 2009. Despite the directive, implementation remains disputed, with students complaining that they do not always receive the full concession while transport entrepreneurs say the government has stopped providing the tax benefits originally promised in return.
Ever noticed Rs. 500 health fee in your bill receipt? Here's where it's used. Tribhuvan University provides medical treatment support to eligible students through its Medical Treatment Fund. Here is what students need to know about the 90% support arrangement, application process and hospitals currently identified under TU’s healthcare network.
Nepal’s Labour Act, 2017 covers key worker rights on contracts, pay, leave, safety and termination. It also provides legal options through labour authorities and the Labour Court when disputes arise.
Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.
Nepal’s Constitution divides responsibilities among the federal, provincial, and local governments. Different problems such as roads, schools, hospitals, passports, waste, and disasters may fall under different levels of government. Knowing who has the legal authority helps citizens understand who should actually be held responsible.
The government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.
The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.
