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Nepal’s Department of Labour and Occupational Safety has directed private businesses and schools to ensure workers receive the festival allowance guaranteed under the Labour Act, 2074.
Nepal Government Proposes Paying 80% Of Loan Interest For Teachers Buying Vehicles, With Up To Rs. 50 Lakh For Senior Secondary Teachers
Nepal’s government has proposed new restrictions on civil servants’ social media activities under the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083, including limits on political comments and personal promotion of official government work. The bill also proposes restrictions on public statements that contradict government policy or harm relations between different levels of government, the public or foreign countries.
The Nepal government has officially declared the Ram-Janaki Temple area in Janakpurdham a Protected Monument Zone, setting defined boundaries around the historic religious area and bringing development inside the zone under stricter heritage-protection rules. The decision is also an important step in Nepal’s long-running effort to strengthen the case for Janaki Temple’s future inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
UN Backed Loss And Damage Fund Responds To Nepal’s Emergency Request After Devastating Bhote Koshi Flood, Moves Support Process Forward For Relief, Rehabilitation And Climate Disaster Recovery
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.
A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.
Prime Minister Balen Shah has presented Parliament with a detailed account of the government’s response following the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood, including helicopter rescues, free treatment, relief funding, evacuation, road restoration and emergency coordination. The government also allocated additional disaster funds, declared affected local levels crisis zones for three months and continued coordinating with provincial, local and international partners as rescue and recovery operations continued.
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi speaks with Nepal PM Shah, offers tents and blankets for flood victims and urges urgent efforts to rescue five missing Japanese citizens.
Nepal Government Says 9,435 People Have Been Rescued And 781 Bodies Recovered After The Devastating Bhotekoshi Floods, With Over 20,000 Security Personnel Deployed, 26 Relief Centres Operating And Billions Of Rupees In Aid Being Collected As Search, Rescue, Treatment And Road Restoration Efforts Continue
The Cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry to prepare a Business Recovery Package for people and businesses affected by the Rasuwagadhi-Bhotekoshi flood, while the Prime Minister and all ministers will contribute one month’s salary to the disaster relief fund. The government also approved in principle the G2G purchase of 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertilizer from India.
Nepal introduces a one-door system for Bhotekoshi flood relief, centralising cash and material donations and warning against unauthorised fundraising.
The Nepal government has announced a 100% exemption from import taxes and duties on qualifying vehicles for officially recognized families of Gen Z movement martyrs and people classified as seriously or very seriously injured, if the vehicle is purchased for self-employment. The exemption applies to petrol or diesel vehicles with a transaction value of up to Rs 15 lakh and electric vehicles worth up to Rs 20 lakh, and is available only during FY 2083/84, or 2026/27.
Nepal’s first modern road tunnel has opened to private vehicles on a trial basis, allowing cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers to travel between Kathmandu and Dhading through the Nagdhunga Tunnel.
Government To Open One Residential School For Children With Autism In Each Of Nepal’s Seven Provinces, With Budget Already Allocated And Plans To Provide Education, Health Care, Therapy And Creative Activities
Government And Garima Chaudhary’s Parents Reach Three Point Agreement; A Seven Member Committee To Review Crime And Punishment Laws And Submit Recommendations Within Seven Days, Along With Plans For Her Statue And Funeral According To Family Traditions
Nepal’s Cabinet has approved the Software Development and Operation Committee Formation Order, 2083, clearing the institutional path for a government mechanism intended to develop, operate and maintain software used by public agencies while strengthening state control over digital systems. The government sees the initiative as a way to improve security, ownership and digital independence, while parts of Nepal’s private IT industry have questioned whether the state should become a software developer instead of working with domestic technology companies.
The government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.
Nepal government confirms the two-day weekly holiday will continue for now, citing work-life balance, cost savings, administrative efficiency and domestic tourism.
The remains of legendary Nepali mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja have arrived in the UK ahead of his funeral later this month. NRNA UK says he is expected to receive a guard of honour and is again urging Nepal to declare him a national hero.
The government has made public an investigation report on Ncell Axiata’s share transactions, highlighting concerns over offshore deals, transparency, tax obligations, and the valuation of the company’s ownership transfers. The report, prepared by a committee led by former Auditor General Tankamani Sharma, has recommended stronger regulatory checks and further review of Ncell’s past and recent share transactions.
The government has formed an expert task force to assess the condition of the historic Biratnagar Jute Mill and explore options for bringing it back into operation. The committee will review its assets, machinery, liabilities and previous studies before submitting a revival strategy within one month.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.
Nepal Government is preparing to increase the VAT-free electricity consumption limit from 50 to 150 units. The proposal could benefit over 46 lakh households by reducing monthly electricity bills.
The Nepal government has proposed extending paid maternity leave from the current 98 days to six months through amendments to the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act. If approved by Parliament, the new provision would apply to women working in government, private and non-government sectors, with the proposal now open for public feedback before the legislative process moves forward.
The Nepal government has announced a major incentive package for international airlines operating from Pokhara International Airport. The decision includes full waivers on several airport charges and discounted ground handling fees to encourage regular international flights, with Fly Dubai set to launch daily direct services from Pokhara to Dubai.
The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.
The Nepal government has cleared a proposal allowing Nepal Rastra Bank to introduce redesigned Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins with lower weight, smaller dimensions and a stainless-steel body. The Re. 1 coin will feature Mustang’s historic Lo Gekar Monastery, while the Rs. 2 coin will continue to carry Nepal’s updated national map.
The Government of Nepal has blacklisted 10 construction and supply companies under the Public Procurement Act, barring them from participating in public procurement for periods ranging from one to three years. The decision, made by the Public Procurement Monitoring Office on Asar 25, includes major firms such as Mahadev Khimti Construction Service and Pappu–Mahadev JV.
Nepal Government To Cover Full Treatment Cost Of Burn Victim Ganesh Nepali And Prepare Immediate Transfer To AIIMS New Delhi For Advanced Medical Care After Passport Department Incident
The Nepal Government has introduced the National Integrity Policy 2083, making moral education and integrity lessons compulsory in school and higher education curricula. The policy also incorporates integrity-related topics into Public Service Commission and other government recruitment examinations to strengthen ethical values and good governance.
NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.
The Nepal government has cancelled an international tender for technical support of the National Identity Card Management Information System (NIDMIS) and plans to operate the system internally. The decision comes despite printer failures, server disruptions, reduced card production, and a backlog affecting millions of applicants waiting for their national identity cards.
India has handed over 10 prisoner transport trucks to Nepal in Birgunj, saying the vehicles will help strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s security and law enforcement agencies.
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.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah Brings National Investigation Department Back Under Prime Minister’s Office Through Government Work Division Regulation Restructuring 18 Ministries While Previous Home Ministry Control Is Reversed And Earlier Centralization Model From 2018 Is Partly Restored
Development Projects Still Moving Slowly as Government Uses Less Than 28% of Capital Budget Despite Flexible Spending Rules
NIMB CEO Jyotiprakash Pandey Arrested From Sindhuli While Allegedly Trying To Escape With Mobile Phones Switched Off, Investigation Moves Forward In Fraud And Criminal Breach Case Linked to Smart Telecom Scam
