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The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a directive order for the implementation of right to social justice at all layers of government- federal, provincial and local.

A full text of the directive order issued by a division bench of Justices Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma and Mahesh Sharma Paudel has been released recently. 

The order was, however, issued seven months back. 

The apex court has reminded the governments that it enforced citizen's right to social justice as enshrined in Article 42 of the Constitution of Nepal.

"Adopt constant and active engagement to translate the provisions in Article 42 of the Constitution in letter and spirit," asked the SC to all bodies under the federal, provincial and local governments. 

The order had come in response to a writ petition filed by Khajanti Mahto Nuniya from Phatuwa Bijaypur municipality of Rautahat district making defendants to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister, the Parliament Secretariat and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.

Article 42 of the Constitution has explicitly mentioned the rights to the marginalized communities which are socioeconomically and educationally backward. Such groups are women, Dalit, indigenous, Madhesi, Tharu, Muslim, minorities, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities and the oppressed ones. 

In order for the protection, elevation and empowerment of such communities, the State is obliged to provide education, shelter, health, foods and social securities. They deserve special opportunities to live a dignified life, the SC underlined in the order.

Nepal welcomed 92,573 foreign tourists in the first month of the year 2026. 

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the number of foreign travelers in January this year is 15.7 percent more compared to January 2025.

The number of Indian tourists visiting Nepal in a month was the highest among visitors. 

The NTB shared that 26,624 tourists arrived in Nepal in January. 

Likewise, 9,101 tourists arrived in Nepal from China, 8,406 tourists arrived from the USA and 4,957 tourists from Australia. 

It is shared that SAARC countries comprised 39.3 percent of total visitors in the review period, while 26.1 percent tourists visited Nepal from other Asian countries, 12.3 percent from Europe, 10.8 percent from America and 5.7 percent from Oceania.

The Communist Party of Nepal has unveiled its election manifesto, addressing critical issues such as the necessity for state economic policies aimed at enhancing the living conditions of impoverished citizens. 

During a press conference held today, the manifesto was presented for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, with General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplav' in attendance. 

As the party engages in elections for the first time after transitioning to peaceful politics, it has vowed to eradicate capitalist, comprador, and imperialist practices and to bridge the divide between the affluent and the underprivileged. 

On the occasion, party General Secretary Chand asserted that education and healthcare must be universally accessible, employment opportunities should be guaranteed, and the private sector should not impose arbitrary fees or operate without regulation. 

He highlighted the importance of making agriculture self-sufficient, increasing investments in science and technology, and attracting youth to these sectors. 

The party is dedicated to fostering national prosperity through enhanced trade and investment, he said. .

Nepal has expressed its gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting pardon to 267 Nepali inmates there.

"The Government of Nepal conveys its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the pardon so generously granted to the 267 Nepali inmates on the auspicious occasion of the 54th National Day (Eid Al Etihad) of the UAE," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release today.

The Government of Nepal highly values the friendly and humanitarian gesture of pardon as the manifestation of friendship, goodwill and cordiality in the existing bilateral relations between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, it added.

According to the Ministry, the decision of the pardon was taken by the government of the UAE in response to the repeated requests made by the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi as per the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The press release stated that the pardoned Nepali citizens, provided they have no other pending legal cases or restrictions, will be able to return to Nepal upon completion of the requisite legal procedures as stipulated by the prevailing laws of the UAE.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has formed a 51-member Federal Election Execution Committee under coordination of its Vice Chairperson Dol Prasad Aryal for the elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5.

According to General-Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the Committee was formed as per the Central Committee’s decision in order to launch election-centric activities.  

Shankar Shrestha is member-secretary of the Committee.  

The party also appointed province coordination secretary on provincial basis as well as internal coordination sub-committee, administrative coordination sub-committee and communication coordination sub-committee.

A passenger bus rolled off a road in southern Turkey’s Antalya province on Sunday, killing eight people and injuring 26 others, some critically, provincial officials said to AP. The accident occurred in Dosemealti district, northwest of Antalya city.

AP reported, State broadcaster TRT aired images showing the bus lying on its side on an embankment along a highway slip road. The bus was traveling overnight from Tekirdag in northwestern Turkey, and some passengers were reportedly thrown from the vehicle during the crash.

Antalya Governor Hulusi Sahin said heavy rain and fog had affected road conditions in recent days. He said the ground was wet and the bus appeared to be speeding, even though the area is not suitable for high speed

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 19. 85 points to close at 2, 694. 20 points on Sunday.  

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 76 points to close at 459. 91 points.

A total of 22,060,454-unit shares of 329 companies were traded for Rs 1. 53 billion.

Meanwhile, Mithila LaghuBitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 70 percent.

Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) was the top loser as their price fell by 10. 00 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 52 trillion.

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity on Sunday as Israel began a test reopening, a key step in the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The crossing, closed since May 2024, is seen as Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world.

According to AP, Israel’s military agency COGAT said preparations are underway for limited travel, with Palestinian security officials and a European Union mission supervising entry and exit. Ambulances also crossed from the Egyptian side, though no goods will be allowed initially.

AP reported, Israel said around 50 medical patients a day will be permitted to leave Gaza, each accompanied by relatives, while some Palestinians stranded abroad may return. The number of travelers is expected to increase gradually if the trial is successful.