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After 200 days, the Balen government’s 100-point agenda shows a mix of completed reforms, ongoing work, and missed deadlines. The key question now is not just how many promises are marked complete, but how much real change citizens have actually seen.
Australia Changes Student Visa Rules, With Many Current Student Visa Holders Now Required To Leave Australia, Apply From Overseas And Remain Outside Australia Until Their New Subclass 500 Student Visa Is Granted
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.
Nepal’s Department of Immigration has introduced a new facility allowing citizens to access their international arrival and departure records through the Nagarik App, ending the need to visit immigration offices physically for such details. The digital service aims to make the process more convenient, secure and technology-based while allowing individuals and organisations to use verified travel records from an official platform.
Nepali and foreign victims who cannot be recognized after the Bhote Koshi flood may still be identified through photographs, fingerprints, dental information, personal records and DNA. Even when unidentified remains are temporarily buried, documented reference numbers, forensic evidence and recorded burial locations can allow authorities to identify and return them to families later. For foreign victims, formal identification is followed by ID verification, embassy coordination and repatriation so their remains can be returned home.
Nepal Police has requested DNA samples from first-degree relatives of people missing after the Rasuwa Bhote Koshi flood to help identify recovered bodies and body parts. Relatives in Nepal can provide fresh blood samples, while those abroad can send DNA profiles for comparison.
Lawmakers Warn Against Attempts To Turn CIAA Into Government Branch As They Raise Concerns Over Reports That CIAA Officials Were Kept At The Prime Minister’s Office For Seven Hours Over A Passport Procurement Case
Nepal’s Constitution divides responsibilities among the federal, provincial, and local governments. Different problems such as roads, schools, hospitals, passports, waste, and disasters may fall under different levels of government. Knowing who has the legal authority helps citizens understand who should actually be held responsible.
A technical problem in Nepal’s National ID Management Information System has disrupted verification services across 16 government agencies, including the Department of Passports.
A long-running fake refugee investigation has resurfaced after CIB arrested Foreign Ministry Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai over allegations that travel documents issued during his time at the passport division were misused.
Police have arrested a 38-year-old Lalitpur resident in Thamel after five vape devices seized from him tested positive for THC. He is currently under investigation in a drug-related case.
The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.
Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.
Nepal’s NID aims to simplify identity verification across public services, digital wallets and possible India travel. However, card delays, implementation issues and privacy concerns remain.
Nepal has officially asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity Card as a valid travel document for cross border journeys. If approved, the move could make visa free travel easier while supporting Nepal's plan to replace traditional citizenship certificates with a secure digital identity system.
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Ashika Tamang has donated an amount equal to one month's salary to the family of Ganesh Nepali to help with funeral expenses following his death by self-immolation. She also urged the government to provide long-term support by ensuring employment for his wife, free education for his children, and full implementation of the commitments made under the government's agreement with the family.
The Government of Nepal and Kathmandu Metropolitan City have signed a nine-point agreement with the family of Ganesh Nepali, promising an independent investigation, financial relief, employment for his wife, education support for his daughter, and other assistance following his death after a self-immolation attempt.
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.
Prime Minister Balen Shah is facing public questions after Ganesh Nepali’s death, with many recalling his earlier statement that self-immolation reflects the extreme failure of the state.
The death of 25-year-old Ganesh Nepali after a self-immolation attempt has triggered a youth-led protest at Maitighar Mandala, where demonstrators demanded justice and a full investigation. The case has drawn wider attention to the pressures faced by low-income workers and the conduct of public authorities during enforcement actions.
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 Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away
A statement given to Nepal's anti-corruption agency has linked former Prime Minister and UML chairman KP Sharma Oli to the controversial passport procurement process, with a Foreign Ministry official claiming he instructed authorities to split the tender into two packages. The allegation has surfaced as the CIAA pursues a corruption case over the passport contract, arguing that dividing the tender may have facilitated irregularities and caused financial losses to the state.
The CIAA has brought former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba into its investigation into the e-passport procurement case and has issued a notice asking her to appear for questioning. The inquiry, which already involves several detained officials, is examining allegations of irregularities in the passport tender process that may have caused significant financial losses to the state.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has detained Passport Department Director General Tirtha Raj Aryal as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the e-passport procurement process. The case involves complaints over tender conditions, contract awards worth billions of rupees, and allegations that influential political and business figures attempted to influence the procurement process.
Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh has come under fresh legal pressure after the Parsa District Court issued an arrest warrant against him in a document forgery case. The case is connected to allegations involving citizenship-related documents and claims of false personal details being used in official records.
