Friday, November 6, 2026

Author: Dipendra Dhungana

Meta’s Monetization Triggers Flood of Misinformation in Nepal Due to Weak Regulations

Gaining “likes” and “views” on social media is no longer just a matter of popularity—it has become a direct source of income. With the ease of monetization on platforms like

Nepal Deports 287 Foreign Nationals in Seven Months, Including Americans, as Penalty Revenue Falls

Nepal deported 287 foreign nationals in the first seven months of 2026, including 219 who had overstayed their visas and 68 convicted in serious criminal and legal cases, according to

Nepal to Require E-Visas for U.S. Citizens and Others Next Month; Chinese Travelers to Get Free Visas on Arrival

Nepal plans to fully roll out its e-visa system on August 17 as part of a broader effort to digitize government services and make the country’s administrative machinery more technology-friendly,

Nepal’s Multimillion-Dollar Fake U.S. Refugee Scam: 16 Face Up to 4 Years, $260 Fine

A Kathmandu District Court on Monday sentenced 16 individuals, including senior politicians and bureaucrats, for their roles in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam that defrauded hundreds of Nepali citizens of

U.S. Deports 9 Nepalis in June, Marking Lowest Monthly Total of 2026

The number of Nepali nationals deported from the United States dropped sharply in June to its lowest monthly total this year, with only nine individuals returned, according to Nepal’s Department

Nepal Records Over 35,000 Self-Inflicted Deaths in Five Years as Kathmandu Incident Spurs National Debate

The self-immolation death of a young ride-share driver in Kathmandu has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of Nepal’s worsening mental health crisis, with more than 35,000 suicides recorded over

Nepal’s ‘Other’ Gender Citizenship Marks Progress but Faces Legal, Administrative Hurdles

Nepal’s provision for “other” gender identity citizenship, introduced to safeguard the rights of sexual and gender minorities, has marked more than a decade of implementation, showing both progress and persistent

The Peaks Are Changing: Record-Breaking Climber Shrestha Warns of Climate Crisis on Everest

Nepali climber Purnima Shrestha, who made history by summiting Mount Everest three times in a single season, says she has seen “significant changes” in the world’s highest peak between her

After 32nd Summit, Kami Rita Warns: Everest Traffic Jams and Climate Change Escalate Risks

Renowned Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest for a record-breaking 32nd time on May 17, breaking his own world record for the most successful ascents

Nepali Deportations From U.S. Drop to Lowest Level in May Since Trump Took Office

The number of Nepalis deported from the United States dropped sharply in May, despite an ongoing push by U.S. authorities to intensify deportations of undocumented immigrants. Only 15 Nepali nationals