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9 Labour Rules Every Employee and Employer in Nepal Should Know

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 Manpower Agencies Begin Nationwide Shutdown, Worker Departures And Recruitment Services Stopped

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.

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.

Changing Universities? Nepal’s New UGC Rules Let Students Carry Eligible Academic Credits

Nepal’s University Grants Commission has introduced the Academic Credit Bank Establishment and Operation Directive, 2082, creating a common framework for storing, verifying and transferring academic credits between recognized higher education institutions. Students may carry eligible credits to another institution or program instead of losing their previous academic work, but transfers depend on subject equivalency, institutional approval and limits set by the directive.

Traffic Police Ordered to Stop Cash Deals and Improve Public Conduct

Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashish Gajurel has instructed traffic police to improve the way they speak to and treat citizens while maintaining strict financial discipline, following complaints that some officers allegedly take money from traffic violators instead of issuing official tickets. He also stressed better technology, nationwide traffic awareness and stronger enforcement, while clarifying that proposed fines of Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 are only under discussion and have not been implemented.

The Legacy Of Pur Bahadur Gurung: Remembering A Nepali Climber Who Left His Mark On The World's Highest Peaks

Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of veteran high-altitude guide Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), whose career included guiding climbers on 28 expeditions above 8,000 metres and reaching the summits of 12 of the world's 14 highest mountains. Beyond his achievements in the Himalayas, he was remembered as a mentor, community leader and one of the driving forces behind the first recorded ascent of Khumjungar (6,759m) in 2023.

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.

Avoid a 32% Vehicle Tax Penalty! Here's How to Check Your Bike or Car Renewal Date

Learn everything about Vehicle Tax in Nepal (2026 Update), including how to check your Bluebook, renewal dates, the 90-day grace period, latest penalties, online tax payment, and tips to avoid unnecessary fines.

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.

Not Fighting Back Does Not Mean Saying Yes: Understanding Nepal’s Consent Gap

Why didn’t a survivor fight back, show injuries, or report immediately? Trauma can cause freezing, silence, compliance, and delayed reporting none of which automatically means consent was given. Nepal’s law focuses on whether consent was freely and voluntarily provided, not whether a survivor behaved the way society expected.

From a Wheel Lock to a Tragic Death: The Final Two Hours of Ganesh Nepali and the Questions Facing Kathmandu Metropolitan City

A dispute over a wheel lock outside the Department of Passports was followed by nearly two hours of waiting before 26-year-old ride-hailing driver Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire. Videos, family accounts, official statements, and public protests have raised serious questions about what happened that afternoon.

Gandaki Province Becomes First in Nepal to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

The Gandaki Provincial Assembly has unanimously approved a landmark bill allowing the regulated cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The new law introduces a strict licensing and monitoring system, making Gandaki the first province in Nepal to legally permit cannabis cultivation under government supervision.

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.

Government Proposes Mandatory GPS Devices For Passenger And Goods Vehicles

Nepal has proposed GPS tracking for passenger and goods transport vehicles to improve monitoring, tax compliance, and the movement of commercial goods

Nearly Half Of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Actions Now Based On CCTV Surveillance

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police say around 40 to 50 percent of traffic actions are now based on CCTV footage under the faceless traffic policing system.

Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced To Seven Years In Luxury Gifts Bribery Case

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political and business favours. The ruling deepens the legal downfall of South Korea's former presidential couple, with her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already serving a life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

Traffic Enforcement Generates Rs 22.39 Lakh Revenue In 24 Hours

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,556 drivers for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours. The enforcement campaign generated Rs 22.39 lakh in government revenue through fines and penalties.

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

Gandaki Police Arrest 1,022 Absconding Convicts In Province-Wide Crackdown, Rs 14.36 Crore Fine To Be Recovered

Police in Gandaki Province have arrested 1,022 absconding convicts during the fiscal year 2082/83, with authorities set to recover more than Rs 14.36 crore in fines and penalties.