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Government Plans Industrial Security Force, Declares Industrial Areas ‘Peace Zones’

The government has prepared a private investment protection strategy that proposes an Industrial Security Force, peace zones for industrial areas, continuous highway patrols, relief for damaged businesses and at least five years of stability for tax incentives.

Aug 16

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.

Aug 12

Traffic Police Chief Pushes ‘Faceless Traffic’ System as Nepal Records Eight Road Deaths a Day

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police chief SSP Suresh Prasad Kafle has called for wider adoption of a technology-driven “faceless traffic” system, arguing that road deaths cannot be reduced through conventional roadside policing alone. He says Nepal needs to combine technology with better road engineering, traffic education and effective enforcement as reckless driving continues to put both offenders and rule-following road users at risk.

Aug 10

Nepal Could Save Rs 53.66 Billion Annually by Replacing 30% of Fuel Vehicles With EVs

The Rs 53.66 billion figure is best presented as an NEA estimate/projection, not as a guaranteed saving. The available reporting also makes clear that replacing heavy diesel vehicles, particularly long-distance trucks, remains a significant technical and infrastructure challenge.

Aug 9

KMC Offers Up to Rs. 40 Lakh to Preserve Traditional Newari Architecture in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has introduced grants of up to Rs. 40 lakh and a 90% fee discount to encourage the preservation and restoration of traditional Newari-style buildings in historic settlements.

Aug 7

Could Driverless Podways Become Nepal’s Next Public Transport Revolution?

Nepal is exploring automated electric Podway transport as a possible solution to traffic congestion, difficult terrain and growing demand for cleaner public transportation, with feasibility studies and project proposals emerging in Kathmandu, the Kathmandu–Hetauda–Birgunj corridor, Biratnagar, Koshi, Karnali and other areas. While reports have mentioned a possible 2,055-kilometre national network, most projects remain at the study, DPR or planning stage, meaning Nepal is still far from having a confirmed nationwide Podway system.

Aug 5

Gyanendra Shahi Blames Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle for Nepal's Stock Market Crisis, Claims Investors Lost Rs 2.15 Kharba

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has accused Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle of adopting economic policies that have contributed to Nepal's prolonged stock market decline. Shahi claimed that investors have collectively lost around Rs 2.15 kharba since Falgun and urged the government to take immediate action.

Jul 26

Sunday Holiday Rumors Put To Rest As Government Confirms Two-Day Weekend Will Stay

The Government of Nepal has confirmed that there is no plan to cancel the Sunday public holiday, dismissing speculation that the country would soon return to a six-day workweek. Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the two-day weekend will continue for the foreseeable future, and no proposal has been prepared to change the existing arrangement.

Jul 24

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.

Jul 22

Nepal Begins Drafting First Hydrogen Vehicle Policy To Support Future Clean Transport

Nepal is preparing its first policy for hydrogen-powered vehicles, with the government seeking expert recommendations on safety standards, regulations, infrastructure, and the country’s long-term transition toward cleaner transportation.

Jul 17

Farmer Earns Rs 12 Lakhs A Year From Dragon Fruit Farming In Ilam After Returning From Foreign Employment

Farmer Prabin Ingnam Earns Rs 12 Lakhs A Year From Dragon Fruit Farming In Ilam After Leaving Foreign Employment; The Business Creates Local Jobs And Inspires More Farmers With Strong Market Demand And Government Support

Jul 13

Nepal PM Balen Shah Meets ADB President After Rs 22 Billion Loan Deal to Modernize Customs and Boost Trade

Prime Minister Balen Shah met Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda following Nepal's Rs 22 billion concessional loan agreement with ADB. The funding will modernize customs, reduce trade costs, improve cross-border trade efficiency, and support job creation.

Jul 7

Separating Exploitation From Teen Love: Why The Debate Matters

Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?

Jul 7

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

Jul 3

Top Wellness Trends of 2026 — From AI Health Tracking to 'Brain Wealth' and Longevity Living

From AI-powered biomarker tracking to cold therapy, longevity homes, and "bioharmony" nutrition — here are the biggest wellness trends shaping how people live and feel in 2026.

May 10

Kathmandu unveils five-year action plan to tackle hazardous air quality

Targeted EV adoption, brick-kiln modernisation and green-belt expansion form the core of the new plan.

Apr 29