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Why Are Nepal’s Unidentified Flood Victims Being Buried, And Can Families Get Them Back?

Unidentified victims recovered after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood are being temporarily buried after forensic evidence is collected because many bodies are rapidly decomposing and available mortuary space cannot accommodate the extraordinary number of remains. Each victim is documented through DNA and other identifying information, assigned a unique number, and placed at a recorded burial location so the remains can later be exhumed and returned to the family if their identity is established.

Sep 1

Khushbu Oli Pushes Death Penalty Debate for Heinous Crimes: Can Nepal’s Law Actually Change?

RPP lawmaker Khushbu Oli has called for Nepal to debate whether the death penalty should be considered for heinous crimes such as rape and murder, arguing that discussion should go beyond simply increasing prison terms. She also urged a review of the statute of limitations in rape cases and questioned whether Nepal’s existing constitutional and international commitments should stand in the way of tougher punishment.

Aug 24

Why Nepal Has No Death Penalty

Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.

Aug 24

Nepal Cabinet Approves 11 Major Decisions, Including Rs 5,000 Pay Rise and Rs 2.73 Billion Japan Grant

Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.

Aug 19

Gandaki Has Opened the Door to Cannabis Farming. But Is It Really Legal Under Nepal’s Federal Law?

Gandaki Province has opened a regulated path for medicinal and industrial cannabis farming under licenses, testing and government monitoring, but recreational use remains illegal and questions remain over how the provincial law will operate alongside Nepal’s federal narcotics law.

Aug 13

69 MPs Needed, Only 61 Show Up: House Meeting Postponed After Lawmakers Fail To Attend

A meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives was postponed after the required number of lawmakers failed to attend. The absence of ruling party MPs prevented the Mining and Mineral Bill 2083 from moving forward, prompting lawmakers to publicly apologise and question their own responsibility.

Aug 12

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

Aug 11

From Bullets to Drones: Nepal Plans a New Way to Control Crowds

Nepal is preparing to purchase drone-supported and other non-lethal crowd-control equipment after four people were killed by police gunfire during recent tensions involving communities in Koshi and Madhesh provinces. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung says the planned system could use drones for tear-gas deployment, surveillance and public announcements, while command centres monitor developing situations and authorities strengthen barricades to reduce risks to people and critical infrastructure.

Aug 9

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Sees Need To Amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act To Make Central Bank More Proactive, Accountable And Effective

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.

Aug 5

Nepal Proposes Allowing 13-Year-Old Children To Do Limited Light Work Under New Labour Bill

Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.

Aug 4

Nepal Could Soon Double Paid Maternity Leave To Six Months, What It Means For Every Working Mother

The Nepal government has proposed extending paid maternity leave from the current 98 days to six months through amendments to the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act. If approved by Parliament, the new provision would apply to women working in government, private and non-government sectors, with the proposal now open for public feedback before the legislative process moves forward.

Jul 30

Nationwide Hospital Services Resume Today After Government and Nepal Medical Association Reach Five Point Agreement

Hospital services across Nepal, including Outpatient Department (OPD) services, have resumed after the government and the Nepal Medical Association reached a five point agreement to end the nationwide doctors' strike. The deal includes stronger security measures for health workers, enforcement of existing laws, and plans to review key legal provisions affecting the healthcare sector.

Jul 30

Parliament Building Misses Sixth Completion Deadline as Government Plans Seventh Extension

Nepal's new Parliament Building at Singha Durbar has missed its sixth construction deadline after reaching 96 percent completion yet. The government is now preparing a seventh deadline extension to finish the remaining work, nearly four years after the project was originally scheduled for completion.

Jul 29

Oli Says Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Was More Frightening Than the Maoist Conflict—Why His Comparison Is Dividing Opinion

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.

Jul 23

Why Dr Govinda KC Is Risking His Health for Nepal’s Medical System—Again

Dr Govinda KC is preparing to begin his 24th indefinite hunger strike in Dhangadhi after accusing the government of ignoring his deadline and repeatedly failing to honour commitments on medical education, healthcare access and institutional accountability. His five-point agenda challenges disputed appointments, proposed scholarship reductions, expansion of private medical-college seats without adequate standards, weak public services in border regions, and the lack of action on major crimes and corruption.

Jul 23

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Jul 22

Relief for Nepali Living Abroad: NRB Relaxes National ID Rule For Bank Accounts After Public Complaints

Nepal Rastra Bank has eased the National ID rule for bank accounts, giving customers until Ashoj 2083 to self-declare their NID status and stopping banks from freezing accounts only because NID details are missing.

Jul 19

UGC To Take Over Foreign Degree Equivalency From TU Starting July 17

UGC will take over higher education degree equivalency from TU starting July 17, with new authority over foreign degree recognition, credit transfer and quality assurance.

Jul 16

Can Citizens Legally Record Police Officers in Nepal? Constitution and Existing Laws Explained

A legal discussion published by law student Bibek Chaudhary examines whether citizens in Nepal have the constitutional right to record police officers performing official duties in public places. The analysis concludes that no existing law explicitly prohibits such recordings and argues that they are protected under the rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

Jul 15

"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka: The Song Nepal Sings But Rarely Understands"

Nepal’s national anthem is more than a patriotic song it marks the country’s shift from praising a king to celebrating its people, diversity, sacrifice, and shared identity. This article explores what its 46 words really mean, how the anthem was chosen, and the legal rules most Nepalis still do not know.

Jul 12

Indigenous Nationalities Commission Proposes Rhino As Nepal’s National Animal Instead Of Cow

The Indigenous Nationalities Commission has proposed replacing the cow with the rhino as Nepal’s national animal, saying the cow may not represent all religious and cultural communities.

Jul 10

Gandaki Province Becomes First in Nepal to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

The Gandaki Provincial Assembly has unanimously approved a landmark bill allowing the regulated cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The new law introduces a strict licensing and monitoring system, making Gandaki the first province in Nepal to legally permit cannabis cultivation under government supervision.

Jul 10

Constitution Amendment Task Force Faces Credibility Test After Four Opposition Parties Walk Out

Government Constitution Amendment Task Force Reaches Final Report Stage But Four Opposition Parties Leave Over Questions On Its Legitimacy, Mandate And Protection Of Basic Constitutional Values

Jul 9

Government Approves 10th Amendment To Education Regulations, Bringing Major Changes To School Governance

The government has approved the 10th amendment to the Education Regulations, bringing changes to school levels, student protection, teacher transfers, principal appointments and local education governance.

Jul 7

Nepal Moves To End One-Year Divorce Waiting Period Under Major Civil Code Reform

Nepal has proposed removing the mandatory one-year waiting period for divorce, allowing courts to grant divorce sooner if reconciliation is impossible and both spouses agree. The amendment bill also includes changes to property rights, inheritance rules, and divorce application procedures.

Jun 23

RSP Begins First General Convention In Bharatpur With High-Tech Setup And Electronic Voting

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with thousands of delegates attending from Nepal and abroad. The convention will discuss party restructuring, policy direction, statute changes, and will use electronic voting to elect the chairman and central committee members.

Jun 21

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Constitution Amendment Task Force Holds Talks With Prachanda, Madhav Nepal And Jhalanath Khanal

Asim Shah-led constitution amendment task force met former PMs Prachanda, Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal in Lalitpur to collect suggestions for a discussion paper.

Jun 11

Finance Minister Wagle Says He Will Quit Public Life If EV Tax Misuse Is Proven

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has denied allegations of EV tax information leakage, saying he will quit public life if any misuse is proven as authorities investigate BYD vehicle imports and customs clearance.

Jun 11

HoR Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Speaker DP Aryal Says Opposition Failed to Support Dialogue Efforts as House Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy

Jun 1

Sher Bahadur Deuba And Arzu Deuba Could Still Face Arrest If Special Court Approves Fresh Warrant

Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Foreign Minister Arzu Deuba, stating that the arrest warrant approval was issued by a court lacking proper jurisdiction under the amended money laundering law.

May 26

Parliament passes amendment streamlining citizenship-by-descent process

The bill, debated for over a year, now moves to the President for assent.

Apr 29