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Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has warned that officials and employees who leak sensitive state information to unauthorized individuals or organizations will face legal action.
Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction
More than 800 historical Nepali manuscripts and documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been formally handed over to Nepal’s National Archives after decades in the private collection of German collector Josef Peter Rindfleisch. The archive includes centuries-old palm-leaf records, royal orders, legal documents, manuscripts and travel accounts that provide valuable evidence of Nepal’s political, legal, social and cultural history.
Nepal’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) gives online shoppers clearer rights when products differ from what sellers advertised. Buyers may return goods that do not match their description and can receive a refund if they do not want a replacement. The law also sets responsibilities for sellers and platforms covering product information, delivery, complaints, returns, and misleading practices.
The Nagdhunga Tunnel has a 40 km/h maximum speed limit and a strict no-overtaking rule. But with no fixed minimum speed, could very slow vehicles be creating queues and encouraging risky overtaking?
The Government of Nepal has introduced the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083, proposing menstrual leave for female civil servants as part of broader reforms to government employment. The bill provides for nine categories of employee leave, although the exact duration, eligibility requirements and payment conditions for menstrual leave have not yet been confirmed.
Under Nepal’s Labour Act, 2074, eligible employees are entitled to an annual festival allowance equal to one month’s basic salary, while those who have worked for less than a year receive a proportional amount. The law also allows workers to request payment during their main religious or cultural festival, although student interns working under an approved academic curriculum are generally excluded.
Lawmakers have demanded that the government consider banning Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, arguing that the move could help bring hidden wealth into the banking system and control illegal money.
The Government of Nepal has approved several key decisions from the Cabinet meeting, including accepting USD 20.7 million in US government health assistance, allowing national forest land use for major infrastructure and security projects, and forwarding three important amendment bills to the Federal Parliament. The meeting also approved senior civil service promotions and announced plans to strengthen sports infrastructure and restart domestic leagues.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s government has completed six months in office, after beginning its term with a 100-point governance reform agenda covering administration, corruption control, public services, laws and the economy. At its first 100-day review, the government claimed 87.2% overall progress and said 70 of the 100 agenda items had been implemented, but six months into the term, several promised legal and institutional reforms remain unfinished.
Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana Arrested From His Maharajgunj Residence By Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office Team As Authorities Begin Legal Process
Nepal has introduced the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083, proposing free legal assistance for disadvantaged citizens from initial legal advice to court proceedings and implementation of decisions. Presented by Law Minister Sobita Gautam, the bill aims to create a wider legal aid system covering courts, judicial bodies and vulnerable groups.
Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.
Nepal’s proposed Waste Management Bill, 2083 seeks tougher rules for public waste disposal, including fines that can reach Rs 15,000 for repeated improper disposal of waste and Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for damaging or removing public dustbins. It also proposes requiring local governments to install covered public bins that separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable and hazardous waste.
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has told Parliament that floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems have caused an estimated Rs 3.90 Kharba in damage to Nepal’s energy sector, with more than 800 people still missing.
The Supreme Court has ordered Nepal Police to stop routinely handcuffing every person arrested for investigation, ruling that restraints should be used only after an objective assessment finds a genuine risk of escape, violent resistance, or harm to the arrested person or others. The interim order, issued by a joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Shanti Singh Thapa, also requires police to record why handcuffs were considered necessary in each case.
Nepal’s House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the National Cadet Corps Bill, 2083, which proposes military-led training for students and a framework to train and mobilize citizens as volunteers for national service.
The arrest of the main accused in the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector Laxman Prasad Yadav after 22 months has revived hope among his family members, who had lost faith in receiving justice. Police say the accused was involved in the fatal attack during an anti-smuggling operation near the Nepal-India border.
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 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.
Nepal has introduced a new digital decision-making system requiring government offices to process files electronically, track progress through QR codes, and take action against officials responsible for unnecessary delays.
Your recent digital purchase may have already given you a chance to win up to Rs. 10 lakh under Nepal’s Taxpayer Incentive Prize Program. Eligible transactions may be entered automatically, but winners have only five days to claim their prizes after the results are announced. Although the program is temporarily suspended due to Nepal’s current situation, the Inland Revenue Department has announced 33 winners for eligible transactions recorded up to Bhadra.
A torch rally was held in Malangwa, Sarlahi, on Tuesday evening against the arrest of CPN leader Ashok Yadav. Police stopped the rally at Balmandir Chowk and detained six protesters.
Former State Minister Taramana Gurung, Arrested Over Fraud Complaints Involving Rs 71.5 Lakh Taken From Three People After Promising To Arrange Houses In Kathmandu, Has Been Released After Eight Days In Custody Following Repayment And A Compromise With The Complainants
One year ago, on September 12, 2025, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, taking charge of an interim government after the Gen Z movement, deadly unrest and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli pushed the country into an extraordinary political crisis. Karki, already known as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and for her strong anti-corruption image, was given the immediate responsibility of restoring stability and taking the country toward a new House of Representatives election within six months.
Garima Chaudhary R@pe And M*rder Case: Bara Court Ordered 2 Accused Minors To Be Kept In Juvenile Correction Home During Trial, While Releasing One Adult On Rs 20,000 Bail, & 9 Others On Court Dates, And Rs 2 Lakh Relief Ordered For Her Family As Final Justice Is Still Awaited
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.
The Trump administration has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary work visa holders to find new employment or a sponsor after losing their jobs in the United States.
Nepal's domestic airlines are holding back the demand-driven fare increases often seen during the busy festival travel season as flood-damaged and disrupted roads push more passengers toward flights. Buddha Air says it will operate at minimum fares through Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, while Shree Airlines has introduced fixed fares on its domestic routes until the situation returns to normal.
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.
Nepal registers a new Payment and Settlement Bill to modernize digital payments, strengthen customer protection and allow qualified foreign payment providers to operate under Nepal Rastra Bank rules.
Ukraine is considering removing criminal penalties for consensual adult content and bringing the industry into the tax system, with officials estimating it could generate around $25 million a year as the country continues its war with Russia.
Green Army Nepal’s registration has reportedly been cancelled following controversy over its military-style name, uniforms, structure and disaster-response activities.
Nepal’s Consumer Court has ordered Berger Jenson & Nicholson (Nepal) and its dealer to pay Rs 12,78,400 in compensation to three consumers after paint promoted with warranties of up to 7–10 years allegedly began peeling and deteriorating within just 6–8 months. The ruling goes beyond three damaged homes, sending a wider message that companies cannot attract customers with major warranty promises and then rely on restrictive conditions or dealer agreements to escape responsibility.
After contributing to Nepal’s flood-relief efforts, Pasang Lama has announced an initiative to help children who lost their parents in the disaster find safe, long-term support through suitable families, individuals or organizations and the proper legal process. Lama is not personally adopting the children; he says his role is to help connect them with appropriate care while documenting the process publicly for transparency.
UN General Assembly Votes To Support A New World Map That Shows Africa’s True Size More Accurately, With 164 Countries Backing The Change, The US Voting Against And Six Nations Abstaining
The government has formed a committee led by Survey Department Director General Prakash Joshi to identify safe land for the temporary and long-term resettlement of families displaced by the Rasuwa-Bhote Koshi floods.
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 will observe five consecutive significant days from September 4 to 8, beginning with Krishna Janmashtami and Gaura Parva, followed by the regular weekend, a national mourning day for Rasuwa flood victims, and Gen Z Martyrs’ Day. September 7 is a national mourning day, not a public holiday, while September 8 has been declared a nationwide public holiday.
CIAA arrests NEA Itahari seventh-level officer Krishna Yadav in Sunsari with Rs 51,000 alleged bribe money linked to an electricity connection.
