Nepal News Digest May 13, 2025: Politics, Economy, Sports, Society & Global Updates Nepal News Kathmandu News
Kathmandu, Nepal – On May 13, 2025, Nepal buzzed with breaking news and major developments across Nepal Politics, Nepal Economy, Nepal Society, Nepal Sports, and International News. From political statements to economic trends, social milestones, and sporting events, this comprehensive Nepal news roundup covers the day’s top stories. Nepal Updates Daily News Nepal
Nepal Politics: Government Updates and Controversies
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced that Nepal’s State Treasury is critically low, hindering new infrastructure projects, unlike the surplus during his previous tenure. Nepal Politics 2025 Oli Government
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak unveiled plans to reform Nepal Prisons into rehabilitation centers and industrial hubs, prioritizing inmates’ human rights and productivity. Lekhak also confirmed the imminent appointment of the NRB Governor, backed by a Nepali Congress-CPN (UML) pact. Prison Reform Nepal Nepal Banking
CPN (Maoist Centre) MPs slammed the government for neglecting Flood Relief Nepal efforts post last year’s floods, highlighting NPR 7 billion in unutilized disaster funds. Nepal Disaster Management
Rabi Lamichhane and others were detained for five more days in a Cooperative Fraud Case probe, while the Film Development Board land misappropriation scandal is under investigation. Nepal Corruption Media Investigation Nepal
Parliament raised alarms over Monsoon Floods Nepal and landslides, with skepticism about the upcoming Nepal Budget 2025 being pro-citizen. Nepal Parliament Budget News
Nepal Economy: Stock Market, Remittance, and Fiscal Policy
The NEPSE Stock Market index dropped 14.87 points to 2,634.23, with transactions surpassing NPR 9 billion, reflecting volatility in Nepal Stock Market.
Nepal Remittance surged 10% to NPR 1191.31 billion in the first nine months of FY 2081-82, per Nepal Rastra Bank, boosting Nepal Economy 2025.
Over 358,000 Nepalis obtained Foreign Employment Permits, underscoring strong Nepal Labor Migration trends.
Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel emphasized improving Nepal Economic Indicators during budget discussions with development partners, signaling robust Fiscal Policy Nepal.
A Corruption Case Nepal involving NPR 53.5 million misappropriated from Bara’s Post Office Savings Bank targeted six individuals. Post Office Fraud Nepal Nepal Financial News
Nepal Society: Social Progress and Challenges
Jumla’s Hima Rural Municipality achieved a historic Child Marriage Free Nepal status, marking significant Nepal Social Progress. End Child Marriage
Allegations of Caste Discrimination Nepal emerged at Pokhara’s Prithivinarayan Campus, while three children escaped a Biratnagar reform home. Nepal Prison Escape
Nepal Dairy Farmers face payment delays since December, and Maya Rai was charged in a NPR 3.7 million Cooperative Fraud Nepal case. Nepal Agriculture
The Shera Durbar Land Scam in Nuwakot is under investigation, with plans to nationalize 163 ropani of land. Nepal Land Reform
Weak Nepal Border Security in Kanchanpur has spurred smuggling and safety concerns. Public Health Nepal campaigns promoted Vaccination Nepal for children against 14 diseases. Nepal Healthcare
International News: Climate Crisis, Global Conflicts, and Media Freedom
The Sagarmatha Dialogue 2025 will host 175 foreign delegates to tackle the Climate Crisis Nepal, with high-level talks planned. Nepal International Relations
Donald Trump kicked off his Gulf Tour 2025 in Saudi Arabia, focusing on business deals. World News 2025
India Pakistan Tensions delayed the IPL and disrupted flights. South Korea NOC suspensions affected Nepali students, and 23 more Nepali deaths were reported in the Russia Ukraine War. Nepal Foreign Affairs
The Lomanthang Declaration from the Nepal Press Union’s summit championed Media Freedom Nepal and climate action. Digital Media Nepal Nepal Press
Nepal Sports: Cricket, Football, and Global Competitions
Nepal’s women’s cricket team fell to Hong Kong in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Cricket Nepal Nepal Women Cricket
The IPL Cricket 2025 season resumes May 17, while Virat Kohli announced his Test Cricket Retirement. Nepal Sports News
Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-3 El Clasico 2025 victory in La Liga, and FIFA expanded the Womens World Cup to 48 teams for 2031. Football Nepal and Nepal Volleyball events also gained traction. Nepal Sports 2025
Social Media in Nepal: Opportunities and Risks
With 1.5 million users, Nepal Social Media fuels communication, business, and Nepal Digital Economy but raises concerns about Misinformation Nepal, Cybersecurity Nepal, and Mental Health Nepal. Nepal Police reported over 10,000 Cybercrime Nepal complaints this year. Digital Nepal Online Safety Nepal
This Nepal news digest encapsulates the dynamic events of May 13, 2025, highlighting the nation’s progress and challenges. Nepal News 2025 Kathmandu Updates
