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Who Is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong? Understanding Nepal’s Federal, Provincial and Local Governments

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.

How Much Do Nepal’s Top Judges and Constitutional Officials Earn? Government Sets New Salaries

The government has fixed new monthly salaries for Nepal's judges and constitutional officials, with the Chief Justice receiving Rs 112,522 per month and Supreme Court judges receiving Rs 93,547. The revised rates, effective from Shrawan 1, 2083, also cover High Court and District Court judges, constitutional officeholders and senior Federal Parliament officials.

Gandaki Has Opened the Door to Cannabis Farming. But Is It Really Legal Under Nepal’s Federal Law?

Gandaki Province has opened a regulated path for medicinal and industrial cannabis farming under licenses, testing and government monitoring, but recreational use remains illegal and questions remain over how the provincial law will operate alongside Nepal’s federal narcotics law.

Nepal Police Seeks Call Interception Power, Raising Fresh Privacy Concerns

Nepal Police has requested legal powers to intercept telephone calls and digital communications in real time during serious criminal investigations. While police argue the move is necessary to fight technology-based crimes, lawyers and rights advocates warn that such powers could threaten citizens’ constitutional right to privacy without strong safeguards.

More Than a Festival: Thousands Gather in Kathmandu to Celebrate Indigenous Identity and Rights

Kathmandu turned into a vibrant showcase of Nepal’s Indigenous heritage on Sunday as communities gathered for the 32nd World Indigenous Peoples Day, bringing traditional clothing, music, dance, food and cultural displays to the capital. Beyond the celebration, NEFIN used the occasion to highlight continuing concerns involving identity, language, cultural preservation, land, natural resources, representation and constitutional rights.

Supreme Court Reopens Congress Power Fight: Is a Party Split Now Less Likely?

The Supreme Court has reopened the Nepali Congress leadership dispute by allowing Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka to seek a review of the April 17 ruling that upheld Gagan Thapa’s leadership. Thapa remains the legally recognised party president for now, but the fresh court process has disrupted convention planning and appears to have reduced the immediate possibility of the Deuba camp breaking away to form another party.

Nepal Proposes Allowing 13-Year-Old Children To Do Limited Light Work Under New Labour Bill

Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.

Nepal Has 300+ School Curriculums, But How Many Actually Reach Classrooms?

Nepal is preparing eight new curriculum packages for Classes 6–12, covering mother languages, Population Studies, Tantra Shastra and law-related education, with the proposals awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Education and Sports. The expansion pushes the number of school-level curriculums developed beyond 300, but shortages of students and qualified teachers mean some government-developed curriculums still never make it into actual classrooms.

CIAA Alleges Airport Contract Bribes Were Used To Buy Land, Files Corruption Case Against Former CAAN Chief Pradeep Adhikari

CIAA has filed a corruption case against former CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari, alleging that money collected from airport construction contractors was used to purchase land in his wife's name.

Government And Hindu Religious Front Reach Agreement In Janakpur, 12 Demands To Get Immediate Attention

The government and the Hindu religious front have reached an agreement in Janakpur after talks led by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The government will begin work on 12 of the group’s 13 demands, while seeking three months to address the demand to declare Nepal a Hindu nation.

Nepal’s Cybercrime and Social Media Laws: Tested Against Real Cases

As social media becomes a bigger part of everyday life, Nepal faces the challenge of protecting free expression while addressing cybercrime. This article examines how laws on hacking, online fraud, defamation, and privacy are applied through real cases and what they mean for ordinary internet users.

Sunsari Incident, Regional Outburst Of Communal Violence, Historical Precedence & The Future

Finance Minister Wagle Assures Diaspora: “Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali”

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has assured Nepalis living abroad that the government remains committed to protecting their connection with Nepal. He invited the diaspora to contribute knowledge, capital and international networks to the country’s economic development.

Oli Says Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Was More Frightening Than the Maoist Conflict—Why His Comparison Is Dividing Opinion

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Arrested In Nepal: Know What Police Can And Cannot Legally Do

Being arrested in Nepal does not mean losing your rights or being found guilty. Police must have a lawful reason, explain the arrest, allow access to a lawyer, present the detainee before a judicial authority within 24 hours, and protect them from torture or unlawful detention.

Private Healthcare To Become 3% More Expensive From Friday As Nepal Imposes ‘Health Equity Fee’

Treatment at private health institutions across Nepal will become more expensive from Friday after the government imposes a 3 percent Health Equity Fee on all service charges collected from patients. The fee will apply to private hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, polyclinics, medical colleges and other private healthcare providers.

Can Citizens Legally Record Police Officers in Nepal? Constitution and Existing Laws Explained

A legal discussion published by law student Bibek Chaudhary examines whether citizens in Nepal have the constitutional right to record police officers performing official duties in public places. The analysis concludes that no existing law explicitly prohibits such recordings and argues that they are protected under the rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka: The Song Nepal Sings But Rarely Understands"

Nepal’s national anthem is more than a patriotic song it marks the country’s shift from praising a king to celebrating its people, diversity, sacrifice, and shared identity. This article explores what its 46 words really mean, how the anthem was chosen, and the legal rules most Nepalis still do not know.

Indigenous Nationalities Commission Proposes Rhino As Nepal’s National Animal Instead Of Cow

The Indigenous Nationalities Commission has proposed replacing the cow with the rhino as Nepal’s national animal, saying the cow may not represent all religious and cultural communities.

The Hidden Victims: Why Male Domestic Abuse Is Rarely Discussed

This article explores why male victims of domestic abuse are rarely discussed, using survivor stories, data from Nepal, the UK and the US, and Nepal’s gender-neutral legal framework to show that abuse can affect anyone, but stigma, shame and fear of not being believed often keep male victims silent.

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation For Medicinal And Industrial Use As Provincial Assembly Unanimously Passes New Law To Boost Investment, Create Jobs And Support Industrial Growth

Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.

Constitution Amendment Task Force Faces Credibility Test After Four Opposition Parties Walk Out

Government Constitution Amendment Task Force Reaches Final Report Stage But Four Opposition Parties Leave Over Questions On Its Legitimacy, Mandate And Protection Of Basic Constitutional Values

NepaConnect Appears on Google Play Store Ahead of Official Launch, Revealing Nepal Government's Secure Messaging Platform

NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.

Three Alleged Victims File Complaint Against Home Minister Sudan Gurung in NHRC

A complaint filed at the National Human Rights Commission has accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his team of entering a detention room at Sorhakhutte Police Circle and allegedly threatening three detainees.

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Constitution Amendment Task Force Holds Talks With Prachanda, Madhav Nepal And Jhalanath Khanal

Asim Shah-led constitution amendment task force met former PMs Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal in Lalitpur to collect suggestions for a discussion paper.

Nepal’s Asset Investigation Commission Faces Questions After Current PM And Ministers Reportedly Left Out

Nepal’s asset investigation commission is facing public questions after reports claimed that the current Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers, judges, army officials and constitutional office holders are outside the probe’s mandate.

HoR Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Speaker DP Aryal Says Opposition Failed to Support Dialogue Efforts as House Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Nepal Budget 2083/84: Income Tax Relief Limit Raised From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 10 Lakh

Nepal Budget 2083/84 has increased the income tax relief limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the new tax provision in Parliament.

NHRC Recommends Action Against KP Oli, Lekhak, And Prithvi Gurung Over Human Rights Violations

NHRC Recommends Action Against KP Sharma Oli, Ramesh Lekhak, And Prithvi Subba Gurung Over Human Rights Violations Linked To Bhadra 23 And 24 Incidents And Suggests New Law For Punishment

Prime Minister Balen Shah Will Not Deliver Address At Republic Day Main Ceremony At Tundikhel On Jestha 15

Prime Minister Balen Shah Will Not Deliver Address At Republic Day Main Ceremony At Tundikhel On Jestha 15 And Recommends President Ramchandra Paudel To Address Event Through Official Letter Raising Questions On Traditional Protocol Change

UML Returns Rs 3.86 Crore To State Treasury Over VIP Foreign Medical Treatment Expenses

UML has returned nearly Rs 3.86 crore to Nepal’s state treasury after controversy over foreign medical treatment expenses linked to former VIP officials including Ram Baran Yadav, KP Sharma Oli and Jhalanath Khanal.

Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Unanimously Endorsed As Nepal’s New Chief Justice

Parliamentary Hearing Committee Unanimously Endorses Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma As Nepal’s New Chief Justice With a Six-Year Term And Major Judicial Reform Plans, Including an E-Court System And Faster Case Resolution

Supreme Court Faces Rare Tension Over Rejected Writ Petitions

Nepal’s Supreme Court saw rare internal tension after Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered court officials to register rejected writ petitions linked to the Chief Justice recommendation process.

Opinion: A decade of federalism — what worked, what didn’t

Ten years on, the federal structure has matured in some areas and stalled in others. A practitioner’s view.