Balendra Shah government’s first 100 days raise press freedom concerns
Media groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press.
Media groups point to ministerial warnings, online intimidation, a disputed advertising policy and court rulings as evidence of growing pressure on the press.
Data show Prime Minister Shah’s administration has met key targets on digital governance and anti-corruption, but nearly two-thirds of its 100-point agenda remains unimplemented or on paper.
Former DIG Rajeev Subba and retired government attorney Guru Prasad Wagle picked for election commissioners.
Amid high-profile arrests and pledges of police reform, Sudan Gurung’s push for rapid action has raised questions about due process and institutional safeguards.
Balendra Shah has millions of social media followers but almost no interest in explaining himself. One hundred days into his premiership, Nepal is still trying to figure out the man running the country.
As this year's monsoon revives fears of fresh disasters, many families remain without permanent housing, damaged infrastructure has yet to be restored, and authorities have failed to relocate settlements in high-risk areas.
The youths were handed over to Nepali authorities at Tatopani after Chinese officials completed legal procedures following their detention near the Lapchi border.
Rescue teams, including divers, are battling deep, murky water and strong currents to locate the microbus that fell off the Karnali Highway in Dailekh, as authorities try to identify passengers.
A new policy adopted by the Supreme Court permits artificial intelligence in legal research, case management and administrative work, but prohibits its use in judgments, writ petitions or other decisions requiring judicial discretion.
For decades, foreign experts helped Nepal solve its infrastructure problems. Today, Nepali engineers are exporting the fix and connecting communities across Asia, Africa and Central America with a low-cost bridge system perfected in Nepal.
Concerns raised over wildlife disturbance as community forests plan sunset safari in Barandabhar corridor.
Koiri was taken into custody in Mahottari a day after the Janakpur High Court sentenced him to five years in prison for the 2015 killing of Armed Police Force assistant sub-inspector during the Madhesh movement.
Court grants third extension as investigators continue questioning over alleged abuse of authority and suspicious equity transaction.
The vehicle travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged around 400 metres from Karnali Highway, prompting a rescue operation.
Police detain six labourers after Anand Kumar Sah was attacked during a site inspection when he questioned the quality of an under-construction retaining wall.
Police teams have been deployed after a Force microbus travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged into the river in Sangetada area; details on casualties are not yet known.
Police arrested Bhandari following court orders after he was found guilty in a case linked to his reporting on the Nirmala Panta rape and murder case.
Investigation concludes Kumar Thapa Magar killed senior Nepali Army warrant officer Ishwori Bhujel after escalating marital disputes linked to his relationship with Pratikshya Acharya. Both have been charged with murder.
Personal accounts and expert views show how parental separation significantly affects childhood, mental health, and family stability.
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun says the academy has become overstaffed and politically influenced, while NAST warns the proposed reforms threaten its autonomy and put scientific research under bureaucratic control.