WORLD
Pakistani Taliban kill 2 border troops as presence increase
Pakistani Taliban kill 2 border troops as presence increase
Militancy has resurged in the border regions with Afghanistan since the return to power of the Afghan Taliban in Kabul in 2021.
Sep 04, 2025
POLITICS
Preparations for UML's Statute General Convention over
Preparations for UML's Statute General Convention over
According to the Chief of the party's Publicity Department, Rajendra Gautam, Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma is scheduled to inaugurate the event, which will be attended by 2,026 representatives and 315 organizing committee members.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Meta seeks registration details in Nepal after government’s ban decision
Meta seeks registration details in Nepal after government’s...
According to a ministry official, Meta representatives emailed the minister’s expert advisor, Shalikram Parajuli, on Thursday afternoon requesting the list. The ministry responded within five minutes, sending information on the required documents for registration.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
NTA directs internet service providers to block unregistered social media platforms
NTA directs internet service providers to block unregistered...
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority issued the directive to ISPs on Thursday to implement the ministerial-level decision of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal, GGGI ink host country agreement to boost green growth
Nepal, GGGI ink host country agreement to boost green growth
The newly signed HCA is expected to strengthen Nepal’s ability to mobilize green finance and implement green growth initiatives, according to the release.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
FNJ condemns govt decision to ban unregistered social media
FNJ condemns govt decision to ban unregistered social media
The Federation urged the government to reverse its decision. It said, “Access to digital networks should not be cut off. The government must withdraw its decision,”
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
India revises free travel rules for Nepali and Bhutanese nationals
India revises free travel rules for Nepali and Bhutanese nat...
The law comes with a few restrictions. Nepali nationals will no longer be allowed to enter India via third countries such as China, Macau, Hong Kong and Pakistan.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal cracks down on unregistered social media: Here are a few platforms that will remain...
Nepal cracks down on unregistered social media: Here are a f...
The government decided to ban other social media platforms after they failed to register within a 7-day window. The order follows a Supreme Court directive and the Ministry says platforms will be reactivated once they comply with Nepal’s rules.
Sep 04, 2025
Market
Daily turnover inclines to Rs 5.14 billion while NEPSE drops 6.55 points
Daily turnover inclines to Rs 5.14 billion while NEPSE drops...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday decreased 6.55 points to close at 2,719.77 points.
Sep 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Social media platforms disobeyed Nepal’s constitution, will be shut today: Minister Gurung
Social media platforms disobeyed Nepal’s constitution, will...
Talking to a group of journalists on Thursday, Gurung said, “When we asked them to register, they made claims as if they would not follow Nepal’s Constitution and laws. After repeatedly ignoring our requests and diplomatic efforts, we decided to block them.”
Sep 04, 2025