Nepal Blocks Social Media Platforms Over Non-Registration

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

International

The Government of Nepal has ordered the shutdown of several major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Reddit, after they failed to register under new regulatory requirements. Mandatory Registration Ignored The new directives

International

Nepal PM Distances Country from China’s Global Security Initiative

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to have expressed explicit support for China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The statement claimed Nepal looked forward to deeper

International

India, Nepal Finalise Assistance Pact

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in nine years. […]

Asia

Resurgence of Pro-Monarchy Sentiments in Nepal Amid Political Dissatisfaction

By Editor - News Desk March 11, 2025

In recent days, Nepal has witnessed a notable resurgence in pro-monarchy sentiments, culminating in significant public demonstrations advocating for the reinstatement of the Hindu monarchy. On March 9, 2025, thousands of supporters gathered in Kathmandu to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah upon his return from a two-month visit to Pokhara and various holy shrines.

Trade

Nepal Considers Importing Specific Dairy Products from India

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

Nepal agrees to explore importing Indian dairy products like whey and cheese to address trade concerns.