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In a sweeping move that could reshape Nepal’s digital landscape, the government has decided to block 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, after they failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The decision, made during a ministerial-level meeting chaired by Communications and IT Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung on Thursday, follows a Supreme Court directive mandating tighter regulation of online platforms. Sources in the ministry confirmed that the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has been instructed to begin enforcing the ban immediately. “ We gave them enough time to register and repeatedly requested compliance, but they ignored the notices, leaving us no choice but to shut their operations in Nepal ,” Minister Gurung said. Why the ban was imposed? The move stems from a mandamus order by the Supreme Court, where a joint bench of Justices Tek Prasad Dhungana and Sha...

For years, Bhutan has spoken of its youth as the “future of the nation.” Yet today, many of those very young people are quietly leaving, seeking opportunities beyond the country’s borders. This silent departure, often unnoticed in daily conversations, is reshaping Bhutan’s social and economic landscape. The reasons behind this movement are clear. Limited job prospects, low wages, and a lack of recognition have left many young Bhutanese feeling undervalued and uncertain about their future at home. While some stay out of deep love for the country and a commitment to serve, others see migration as the only path to survival, growth, and dignity The impact of this exodus runs deeper than numbers. Each young person who leaves carries the skills, ideas, and energy that Bhutan needs for its progress. When the educated and talented choose to build their lives abroad, the nation loses potential entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who could have driven development and strengthened ...