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RSP’s historic 182-seat victory is now facing scrutiny as controversies involving its MPs, ministers and leaders raise questions about candidate screening and party accountability.
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.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has departed for Bangkok, Thailand, to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, scheduled for October 12–18. He is expected to participate in more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on Nepal's economic priorities, development financing and international cooperation.
Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation has raided the home of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and the homes of several people linked to him, according to sources.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has warned that officials and employees who leak sensitive state information to unauthorized individuals or organizations will face legal action.
The government has decided to suspend the search and rescue phase following the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods, except for essential operations, and accelerate reconstruction and rehabilitation in affected areas.
Nepali Congress Central Committee member Binod Chaudhary is preparing to contest for the post of vice president at the party’s 15th General Convention.
Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction
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.
Police have clarified that former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has not been arrested but was placed under police protection after authorities received information about a possible threat to his safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane said he had not read the widely discussed ‘Gray Zone’ report, questioning its credibility when asked about it by journalists after an all-party meeting.
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.
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.
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.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Cuts Short Speech And Leaves With Security After Being Booed And Heckled At Curriculum Consultation In Siraha
Apple Original Film Tenzing, which brings the historic first successful ascent of Mount Everest to the screen, is set for a special screening in Kathmandu to support people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing the charity screening, with proceeds set to support the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, connecting a story rooted in Nepal’s mountains with communities now recovering from disaster.
RSP lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh has criticised Prime Minister Balen Shah’s government, accusing it of undermining constitutional principles, interfering with state institutions and moving toward an “authoritarian” style of governance.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane told Parliament that the strongest response to people asking “Where is the state?” is to visibly show the rescue, relief and recovery work being carried out after the devastating Bhotekoshi disaster. He said the state is searching for missing citizens in dangerous ruins and tunnels, supporting displaced families, restoring damaged infrastructure and must now rebuild public trust while preparing Nepal better for future disasters.
British travel creator Harry Jackson came to Nepal while riding a small motorcycle from Thailand toward the United Kingdom, but his unexpected arrival during the 2025 Gen Z uprising turned his travel camera into one of the international windows on a defining moment in Nepal’s recent history. A year later, as Nepal struggles with the devastation of the Rasuwa flood, Jackson has again used his international platform to acknowledge the disaster and help keep global attention on a country he once planned to simply pass through.
A foundation stone has been laid at the Parliament premises in Singha Durbar in memory of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement, with the government pledging to work toward fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the movement.
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
Pragya Timilsina, a young Nepali-origin municipal council member in Bruges, Belgium, raised the need for emergency support for people affected by the recent disaster near the Nepal-Tibet border. Her request received broad council support, with €20,000 in emergency assistance committed, and the required formal application has already been submitted.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli says the party will provide at least Rs 1.2 crore in relief to people affected by the floods, with the party deciding whether to deliver the support directly or through the government relief fund.
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.
Prime Minister Balen Shah has submitted an eye examination report to the Federal Parliament Secretariat explaining his need to wear dark glasses during House meetings because of sensitivity to bright light and dry eyes.
Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang has questioned the purpose of Prime Minister Balen Shah’s private visit to Mustang, arguing that the prime minister’s position carries public responsibilities even during personal travel.
Dor Bahadur Bista, a pioneer of Nepali anthropology and outspoken critic of caste hierarchy, helped reshape the study of Nepal’s diverse society. His mysterious disappearance in January 1995 remains unresolved, leaving behind an influential intellectual legacy and unanswered questions about his fate.
Nepal is exploring ways to store data generated by electric vehicles within the country, as officials and cybersecurity experts warn that foreign-hosted vehicle data could create privacy and national security risks.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has confirmed that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit to Mustang is a private trip.
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
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Khadgendra Sunar has alleged irregularities in Nepal Police uniform procurement, claiming requested documents have not been provided even as new tenders worth millions of rupees were issued.
Donald Trump shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “New U.S. Territory,” prompting strong rejection from Iran amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
