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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.
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.
Nepal’s Privacy Act protects private chats, emails, electronic data and private digital conversations from certain unauthorized access, disclosure and recording. Sharing or publishing a private conversation without authorization can raise legal issues, while hacking or accessing computer data without permission may also trigger the Electronic Transactions Act. However, every screenshot or leaked message is not automatically the same offense the way it was obtained, consent, content and how it was used all matter.
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 Sunsari clash has reminded Nepal that peace, religious tolerance and national unity must come before differences as communal tension raises concerns over the country’s secular identity.
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.
DSP Prasanna Raj Chaudhary of Area Police Office Sukhad has been called to Kailali district headquarters for clarification after his viral remarks on Nepal Police neutrality, and Prime Minister Balendra Shah drew public debate.
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.
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.
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus were arrested after reaching the upper spire of the Empire State Building in New York City, an area closed to the public. The pair displayed a large peace message banner, appeared to stage a proposal, and were later taken into custody by police.
MP Sumnima Udas Says Global Trust In Economy Depends On Financial Credibility Warns FATF Grey List Status May Hurt Remittance, Investment, and Tourism In Nepal And Calls For Strong Action Against Informal Economy And Regulatory Weakness
