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Singapore has introduced a programme that rewards citizens for spending time reading books, aiming to reduce excessive phone scrolling and improve concentration. The initiative raises a question for Nepal, where smartphone and social media use among young people continues to grow.
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.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Cuts Short Speech And Leaves With Security After Being Booed And Heckled At Curriculum Consultation In Siraha
A 32-year-old woman from Ramechhap has been sent to judicial custody pending trial after a senior government employee alleged that she threatened to expose details of their private relationship and obtained Rs 27 Lakh from him. The woman has denied the allegations, claiming much of the money was given voluntarily or for living expenses, while the case is proceeding under criminal extortion and electronic transaction laws.
Pragya Timilsina, a young Nepali-origin municipal council member in Bruges, Belgium, raised the need for emergency support for people affected by the recent disaster near the Nepal-Tibet border. Her request received broad council support, with €20,000 in emergency assistance committed, and the required formal application has already been submitted.
The National Child Rights Council has urged people not to share photos or videos of children affected by the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli floods, warning that displaced and separated children may face greater risks of exploitation and human trafficking.
A woman in Kaski reportedly lost Rs 3.1 million (रु 31 lakh) after an online relationship that began on Facebook developed into an elaborate scam involving a supposed wealthy British man and callers posing as Indian police. Police say the case highlights how online fraudsters increasingly exploit emotions, trust and fear alongside techniques such as fake identities, OTP theft and fraudulent foreign opportunities.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million and make major changes to its platforms for young users after finding the company responsible for harming children’s mental health.
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.
The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.
Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Aashika Tamang has rejected reports suggesting that she issued a bounced cheque. She says she is the victim because a cheque issued to repay Rs 1.35 crore owed to her was dishonoured.
Facebook's browser version went down on Sunday afternoon, preventing many users from accessing their accounts. Users were shown an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" message as reports of the outage surged on Downdetector.
An unknown person or group in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, has gone viral after several suspected motorcycle thieves were found beaten and duct-taped to public poles with words like “rata” or “ratero” written on them. Police are investigating the case as assault and illegal detention, warning that public frustration over theft cannot justify citizens taking the law into their own hands.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.
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.
The government has introduced a new code of conduct for chief administrative officers in local governments, restricting the use of social media for personal purposes during office hours. The guidelines also impose stricter rules on gifts, hospitality, official resources, foreign travel, and professional conduct both inside and outside the workplace.
Harka Sampang Shares Viral Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung, But Fact Check Confirms Image Is Edited, And No Matching Verified Post Exists, Raising Concerns Over Growing Spread Of Misleading And Altered Content On Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has introduced a new code of conduct for its employees, restricting the use of social media during office hours.
