Department of Passports is in final negotiations with French and German firms to secure a short-term supply of machine-readable passports: stock has fallen below 170.000 units and the new biometric passport contract doesn’t begin until mid-March 2026

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  Many Tharu youths in Nepal's Far West are reversing migration trends by choosing local construction jobs over migrating; Growing demand for skilled labour and better earnings at home are helping them build stable livelihoods within their own communities

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  Karki's government is mired in controversy for disputed political appointments, alleged misuse of authority, and infighting within the ruling coalition; These issues have stalled key reforms and eroded public trust

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  Kathmandu Metropolitan City has renewed efforts to enforce a long-ignored ban on public smoking; An awareness drive with fines is underway and though past attempts failed, the city says strict enforcement is vital for public health and pollution control

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  A dialogue of government officials with Gen Z representatives and political parties will be held today; the meeting aims to create a conducive environment for the upcoming elections and ensure broad participation in the process

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