| Election Commission Releases Citizen Education Resource Book on Elections
The Election Commission has published the Citizen Education Promotion Resource Book for the Election Program (2082) to strengthen election education and promote free and fair elections. Released through the Commission’s website, the resource book is designed for social studies teachers and is organized into seven sections. It covers democracy and the constitution; elections, political parties, and the electoral system; inclusivity and elections at different levels; the election cycle and procedures (including voting, NOTA, and counting); election management bodies and laws; enforcement of the code of conduct; and the roles, rights, and duties of citizens and teachers in the electoral process. Nepal Introduces Mandatory Digital Registration and Tracking of Foreign Nationals
Nepal has introduced a mandatory digital registration and movement tracking system for all foreign nationals entering the country. The system has been rolled out in phases, started on September 17 at five-star hotels in Kathmandu, and expanded nationwide from November 17 to include all star-rated hotels, airlines, travel agencies, money exchangers, and eventually all accommodation and service providers.
Operated through the NepaliPort platform, the system uses QR codes, mobile app authentication, and real-time data to monitor foreign visitors, streamline immigration processes, and improve tourism data management. Foreign nationals must update their personal, visa, and location details online, while service providers are required to register and generate QR codes for their premises and services. The Department of Immigration states that the initiative aims to strengthen national security, ensure visa compliance, support emergency response, and promote good governance and tourism, in line with Nepal’s immigration laws and international obligations. Government to Launch ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’ to Curb Foreign Employment Scams
The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security is launching the ‘Help to Help 10 Cell’ from Poush 8 to prevent fraud in foreign employment. Announced on International Migration Day, the initiative aims to counter misleading information and scams spreading through social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. The cell will provide workers with official answers to 10 key questions related to foreign employment, including demand by country, authorized manpower companies, eligibility requirements, costs, payment procedures, and safe migration channels. Integrated across all seven provinces, local employment centers, the Department of Foreign Employment, and the Solution Call Center, the initiative seeks to help workers rely on verified state information and avoid digital-era scams. Security Concerns Raised Over NTA Website
The official website of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has begun showing a “Not Secure” warning, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. Experts note that such warnings usually indicate issues with SSL/TLS configuration, which protects data exchanged between users and websites. The problem is particularly alarming as the site hosts services that collect sensitive personal information, including IMEI registration and complaint systems. An insecure connection increases the risk of data theft, including potential man-in-the-middle attacks, and reflects poorly on a key regulator responsible for national digital infrastructure. While NTA officials have stated that the SSL certificate remains valid and any technical issues will be addressed, users have been advised to avoid entering personal information until the website is fully secured. UN Reaffirms Multi-Stakeholder Internet Governance Model (WSIS+20)
16 December 2025, the UN General Assembly adopted the WSIS+20 Outcome Document following a high-level review of the World Summit on the Information Society. The resolution reaffirms the multi-stakeholder model of internet governance, confirming that governments, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the technical community all share responsibility in shaping the digital future.
Building on earlier commitments under the 2003 WSIS process and the 2015 review, the outcome reaffirms alignment with the 2030 Agenda, the Pact for the Future, and related UN resolutions. It recognizes inputs from key platforms such as the IGF, WSIS Forum, CSTD, and UNESCO consultations.
The document emphasizes a people-centred, inclusive, and development-oriented information society; protection of human rights online; closing digital divides (including gender and disability gaps); responsible governance of data and AI; and the role of ICTs in development, sustainability, and economic growth. Importantly, it reaffirms the Tunis Agenda and makes the Internet Governance Forum permanent with a call for stable funding and broader participation, setting a framework for follow-up through 2035. | 
