Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today Amid Continuing Internal Dispute
Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction

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Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction

Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Karki has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nepal’s Parliament, saying lawmakers must not allow technology to replace their own judgment and responsibility.

The Nepal government has announced a “Secure Future Scholarship Scheme” worth around Rs 1 Arba to help children affected by the Bhotekoshi flood continue their education, with approximately 1,000 students expected to benefit. The program covers children from early childhood development through Grade 12 and can provide full, partial or residential scholarships along with textbooks, uniforms, educational materials, accommodation and meals.

Gandaki Province has opened a regulated path for medicinal and industrial cannabis farming under licenses, testing and government monitoring, but recreational use remains illegal and questions remain over how the provincial law will operate alongside Nepal’s federal narcotics law.

Nepal has reached a major sporting milestone with the launch of its first professional men's franchise volleyball league, beginning with a nationwide player auction that brings together six regional teams. The initiative is expected to create professional opportunities for athletes, attract private investment into the sport and establish a stronger pathway for the future of volleyball in Nepal.

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.

Five vehicles were mysteriously parked outside major media houses, BhatBhateni Super Market, and Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa’s residence in Kathmandu, raising concerns over possible political pressure and threats to press freedom.

Nepal is preparing to revise the Rs 100 customs duty-free limit for goods brought through Nepal–India border areas after complaints from daily shoppers and border residents.

Government Preparing OTT Service Regulation Rules With Proposed Rs 1 Crore License Fee And Separate Registration Charges As Ministry Plans To Bring Platforms Like Netflix, YouTube Premium Under Legal Registration And Tax System
