Good morning Nepal!
1. 24-Hour Driving License Rollout Begins
Starting Wednesday, the government plans to issue driving licenses within 24 hours of passing trials. If it actually works, this might be one of the rare moments bureaucracy moves faster than traffic in Kathmandu.
2. 46 Nepalis Rescued from Cambodia
A total of 46 Nepalis trapped in scam networks and human trafficking rings in Cambodia have been rescued. The dark side of “foreign employment” continues to expose how vulnerable many are to global fraud operations.
3. Fuel Prices Keep Climbing
Petroleum prices have been hiked for the 5th time in just 31 days. Diesel and kerosene jump by Rs 30 per litre, aviation fuel up by Rs 5. Global oil prices and West Asia tensions blamed—your wallet takes the hit.
4. Corruption Case of the Day
A former development authority official now faces a corruption case over illegal assets. In other news, water is wet and systems leak. The real surprise would be a day without one.
5. Khulamanch Finally Breathes Again
After years of being locked, Khulamanch is reopening to the public. A public space returning to the public—revolutionary concept. Only took a few years and some grass.
7. Even VIP Drivers Need Driving Lessons
Drivers linked to the Speaker were fined for traffic violations and sent to class. Turns out sirens don’t replace road rules. Accountability, but only after getting caught.
8. Immigration Officer Learns the Hard Way
An officer who added “no employment” notes in UAE-bound passports is now under investigation. Freelancing policy decisions isn’t part of the job description. Ink is powerful—until it becomes evidence.
9. Trust Issues in Asset Investigation
The Nepali Congress has raised concerns about possible government interference in the new asset probe. They support the idea, just not the people running it. In Nepali politics, even agreement comes with a disclaimer.