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Fake Love, Real Loss: Kaski Woman Loses Rs 3.1 Million (रु 31 Lakh) in Romance Scam

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.

New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Harm To Young Users

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.

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

Government To Support Promising Nepali Innovations Stalled By Lack Of Funding

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 Threatens Hunger Strike If MBBS Classes Do Not Begin At Geta

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.

RSP MP Aashika Tamang Rejects Cheque Bounce Allegation, Says She Is The Victim

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 Browser Version Goes Down, Thousands Of Users Report Access Issues

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.

Mexico’s ‘Batman’ Vigilante Case Sparks Debate Over Crime And Mob Justice

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 Responds After Class 12 Students Protest Over NEB Results

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.

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.

Government Introduces New Conduct Rules For Local Government Officials

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 Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Sudan Gurung But Fact Check Confirms Image Is Edited

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

Government Officials Banned From Using Personal Social Media During Office Hours

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.