NepalNews is Nepal’s first online news portal. Originally registered in 1998 and launched in 1999, it was re-launched in 2018 after a few years of hiatus, with a renewed focus on delivering real-time news in Nepali. NepalNews is an independent, privately owned digital news platform that covers a wide range of topics, from local to global news, as well as views, analysis, and opinions. After several years of pause,
the English version of the portal was re-launched in January 2021. It is now managed by a professional team of advisors, editors, and journalists. NepalNews is committed to providing authentic, verified news and updates, delivering content without bias, favor, or fear. The platform strives to keep its visitors informed about both national and international events, ensuring they stay updated at all times.

After beginning its operations in 1999, NepalNews quickly became a vital source of information during some of the most tumultuous periods in Nepal’s history. Its coverage of critical events, such as the Maoist insurgency, the royal massacre, political instability, frequent changes in government, states of emergency, mass uprisings, the Constituent Assembly elections, and the abolition of the monarchy, helped establish NepalNews as a trusted platform for news. Through its comprehensive reporting on these significant developments, NepalNews reached a wide audience both locally and internationally, providing a crucial window into the country’s evolving political landscape. From 1999 to 2015, NepalNews was Nepal’s number one news portal and a trusted source of digital information. However, following a series of challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and management transitions, its influence began to decline. After a change in ownership and new management, the focus shifted to a renewed mission: to restore its reputation for reliable reporting and insightful analysis. The goal is to reclaim NepalNews’ position as Nepal’s premier news portal.

NepalNews was once regarded as one of the most reliable and frequently cited media outlets in Nepal, especially by international news organizations. It earned recognition from prominent global media brands such as BBC, CNN, and others, who often referenced its coverage during pivotal moments in Nepal’s history. During times of political instability or national crises, when domestic news was scarce or difficult to access, NepalNews became a primary source of information, both within Nepal and internationally.

NepalNews has proudly embraced several mottos throughout its history. Initially, in 1999, the foundation motto was “News from Nepal as it Happens.” In 2017, it was updated to “Nepal’s First Online News Portal.” After a change in management in 2018, the motto evolved again to “Vision of Nepal.” The current motto is “Nepal’s First, Fast, and Factual/Favourite,” reflecting its commitment to providing timely and reliable news.

Nepal News follows a strict advertising policy, publishing only ads that are safe, responsible, and aligned with our commitment to integrity. Our Advertising team is dedicated to maintaining the values of truth and transparency, ensuring that all advertisements uphold the company’s standards. We strive to reflect these principles across all our platforms and sections. For more detailed organizational guidelines, please refer to our complete [Advertising Policy].

Yes, Nepal News is proud to dedicate a portion of its profits toward social initiatives as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. We also collaborate with partners to amplify our social impact. Through this commitment, Nepal News actively supports social issues such as healthcare, gender and racial equity, sustainability, and privacy. Our goal is to contribute positively to society by aligning our efforts with causes that make a meaningful difference. Some of our CSR efforts also support public service announcements (PSAs), educational videos, and other awareness content.

Nepal News may update its policies as needed to meet the evolving needs of our audience, newsroom, and the media landscape. As our guidelines adapt, we are committed to ensuring that Nepal News remains deserving of our audience’s trust, maintaining transparency and accountability. Various supplemental guidelines are also in place to support the unique requirements of each Nepal News team, website, and product.

Yes, but in a limited capacity. Nepal News continues to explore the use of generative AI tools for certain content-generation tasks, always with full editorial oversight. Our guiding principle is to use new technologies, including generative AI, with honesty and transparency. Nepal News believes that generative AI  presents opportunities to enhance media workflows, but it should never replace the human creativity, initial drafts by writers, voice, and judgment that make our content worthy of our audience’s time and trust. We apply AI tools thoughtfully, weighing the pros and cons of each use case each time. Each section within Nepal News may develop its own standards and guidelines for AI use.

NepalNews does not accept gifts or incentives from anyone as a condition or encouragement to write favorable or unfavorable reviews, news, or stories. The management team, staff, journalists, and support staff may accept gifts as gestures of goodwill and friendly intention, provided these are of minor valueand do not compromise our organizational standards or editorial guidelines. Accepting such gifts does not guarantee any editorial coverage of the event, product, or service.