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Who Is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong? Understanding Nepal’s Federal, Provincial and Local Governments

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.

Gandaki Has Opened the Door to Cannabis Farming. But Is It Really Legal Under Nepal’s Federal Law?

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.

Two Killed, 10 Missing After Landslide Buries Homes In Rolpa

Nepal Ranks Among Top Five Countries In Global Narcissism Study: What The Research Really Says

A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

YouTube Raises The Bar: New Creators Will Need Double The Watch Time And Views To Earn

YouTube is introducing stricter Partner Program requirements from February 1, 2027, requiring new creators to achieve double the watch hours and Shorts views before earning through advertisements and premium revenue sharing. While existing monetized creators will remain unaffected, the new rules aim to reward established creators and strengthen YouTube’s creator economy.

From Eggs to Biscuits: How Nepal’s Football Crisis Is Reaching Young Players

More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.

Australia Tightens Visa Rules For Parents As Onshore Switching Pathways Face New Restrictions

Australia has introduced stricter migration measures to prevent visa hopping and control temporary migration numbers. The changes affect how parents can extend their stay, switch visas and apply for longer-term pathways while increasing scrutiny on visitor applications.

National ID Server Problem Disrupts Services Across 16 Government Agencies As Outdated System Causes Repeated Delays

A technical problem in Nepal’s National ID Management Information System has disrupted verification services across 16 government agencies, including the Department of Passports.

New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Harm To Young Users

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.

MECEE BL Uncertainty Grows As 60,000 Students Wait For Entrance Application Notice

Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.

Kathmandu Restricts Hookah and Cigarette Smoking in Hotels and Restaurants, Warns of Strict Legal Action

Kathmandu District Administration has ordered hotels and restaurants to allow smoking and hookah only in designated enclosed smoking areas. Surprise inspections and strict legal action await violators.

Kanti Children’s Hospital Director Dr. Pankaj Ray Removed Over Private Hospital Work Allegation

Dr. Pankaj Ray has been removed as the director of Kanti Children’s Hospital after the ministry concluded that he violated rules against private practice while heading a government hospital.

Jyoti Ranabhat Ends Hunger Strike After 19 Point Agreement With Government

Nurse Activist Jyoti Ranabhat Ends Hunger Strike After 19 Point Agreement With Government, Task Force To Set Pay And Benefits For Health Workers Within Six Months

Nepal Proposes Allowing 13-Year-Old Children To Do Limited Light Work Under New Labour Bill

Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.

Nepali Eye Specialists Restore Sight To Hundreds In Bangladesh Through Free Eye Camp

Nepali eye specialists have travelled to Bangladesh to provide free eye care services, helping hundreds of patients regain their vision through examinations and cataract surgeries.

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.

Nepal Could Soon Double Paid Maternity Leave To Six Months, What It Means For Every Working Mother

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.

Nationwide Hospital Services Resume Today After Government and Nepal Medical Association Reach Five Point Agreement

Hospital services across Nepal, including Outpatient Department (OPD) services, have resumed after the government and the Nepal Medical Association reached a five point agreement to end the nationwide doctors' strike. The deal includes stronger security measures for health workers, enforcement of existing laws, and plans to review key legal provisions affecting the healthcare sector.

The Border That Millions Cross Without a Passport

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 Performs First Minimally Invasive Triple Heart Valve Surgery, Marking Historic Medical Breakthrough

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has successfully performed Nepal's first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery. A 52-year-old patient has fully recovered and been discharged.

How Did Norvic Hospital Earn Rs 2 Kharba In Just Nine Months?

Norvic International Hospital generated more than Rs 2.04 billion in revenue during the first nine months of the last fiscal year, supported by rising patient numbers, healthy operating margins, and stronger cash reserves. As the hospital strengthens its finances through debt reduction and fresh equity investment, it is also completing a Rs 3.32 billion expansion that will increase its capacity from 116 to 275 beds, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2027.

Why Are Narayani Hospital Doctors Resigning Together? Here's What Happened

Nearly 40 doctors at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj have submitted collective resignations after a violent assault on a fellow doctor and alleging mistreatment by district authorities during talks over the incident. The dispute has escalated into a nationwide protest, with the Nepal Medical Association suspending all non-emergency hospital services while demanding legal action against the attackers and accountability from local officials.

Government To Support Promising Nepali Innovations Stalled By Lack Of Funding

The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.

Nepal's New Online Driving License System Faces Technical Problems as Conflicting Government Notices Create Confusion

Nepal's new online driving license system has launched with technical issues as the Department of Transport Management and Bagmati Province issue conflicting notices. New applications, category additions, and online services remain affected.

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal Threatens Hunger Strike If MBBS Classes Do Not Begin At Geta

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.

Nepal's Foreign Trade Reaches Record Rs 24.11 Trillion in FY 2082/83, But Rising Imports Push Trade Deficit to New High

Nepal's foreign trade reached its highest level ever during the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), with total trade increasing by 15.88 percent to Rs 24.11 trillion, according to the latest annual data released by the Department of Customs. While both imports and exports recorded healthy growth, imports continued to rise at a faster pace, causing the country's trade deficit to widen further.

Why Dr Govinda KC Is Risking His Health for Nepal’s Medical System—Again

Dr Govinda KC is preparing to begin his 24th indefinite hunger strike in Dhangadhi after accusing the government of ignoring his deadline and repeatedly failing to honour commitments on medical education, healthcare access and institutional accountability. His five-point agenda challenges disputed appointments, proposed scholarship reductions, expansion of private medical-college seats without adequate standards, weak public services in border regions, and the lack of action on major crimes and corruption.

Nepal Scraps 3% Education and Health Tax—But How Will Citizens Get Their Refunds?

Nepal’s Cabinet has withdrawn the three percent equity fees imposed on private education and healthcare services after strong public criticism that the charges would increase costs for students, parents and patients. Taxes collected after the measure took effect on July 17 will be refunded within 50 days, although the government has not yet publicly explained the detailed claim process.

Death Of Dissent: Political Hubris And Lack of Leadership In The Indian Protests

Nepal Cabinet Announces Six Major Decisions, Scraps Education And Health Equity Fees

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.

Four Noodle Batches Recalled: What Consumers Need to Check Before Eating

Nepal’s food-safety regulator has ordered the immediate recall of specified batches of Golmol, Wai Wai, Premium Piro and MAMA instant noodles after laboratory testing found that they did not meet required quality standards. The order applies only to the listed batches manufactured at CG Foods Enterprises’ Bansgadhi facility in Bardiya, while sellers and distributors have been instructed to stop their sale and distribution.

Inside Nepal’s New Prison Rules: Better Living, Family Rights And Work Beyond Bars

Nepal’s new Prison Regulations 2083 expand prisoner facilities through annual bedsheets, a higher festival allowance, health insurance, video court appearances and formally registered prison-based businesses. The rules also introduce spousal reproductive visits, digital prisoner records, psychosocial support and employment opportunities for eligible inmates under the open-prison system.

Arrested In Nepal: Know What Police Can And Cannot Legally Do

Being arrested in Nepal does not mean losing your rights or being found guilty. Police must have a lawful reason, explain the arrest, allow access to a lawyer, present the detainee before a judicial authority within 24 hours, and protect them from torture or unlawful detention.

Nepal Approves Major Redesign of Re. 1 and Rs. 2 Coins

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.

20 Children Under Two Rescued From Nepal Children’s Organisation Home After Serious Health And Safety Risks Found

Twenty children under the age of two have been rescued from the Nepal Children’s Organisation home in Naxal after an inspection found extremely poor sanitation, contaminated bathrooms, stagnant water and unsafe living conditions. The rescued children include 12 boys and eight girls.

Private Healthcare To Become 3% More Expensive From Friday As Nepal Imposes ‘Health Equity Fee’

Treatment at private health institutions across Nepal will become more expensive from Friday after the government imposes a 3 percent Health Equity Fee on all service charges collected from patients. The fee will apply to private hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, polyclinics, medical colleges and other private healthcare providers.

Nepal's Economy In Mid-2026: What The Latest NRB Macroeconomic Update Really Means

Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.

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.

Another Self-Immolation Attempt Raises Fresh Alarm, Rautahat Youth Airlifted To Kathmandu

A young man from Rautahat suffered serious burn injuries after attempting self-immolation and has been referred to Kathmandu for specialized treatment. The incident has renewed concern as Nepal witnesses another case of extreme self-harm within days of a similar tragedy that shocked the nation.

After Ganesh Nepali's Death, MP Ashika Tamang Steps Forward With Personal Support And A Bigger Appeal

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.