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Immediate 24-Hour Ban on Betting Apps

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to shut down Betting Apps and related websites within 24 hours.

सञ्चार तथा सूचना प्रविधि मन्त्रालयले सट्टेबाजी एप (Betting App) र त्यससम्बन्धी वेबसाइट २४ घन्टाभित्र बन्द गर्ने।

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Public urged not to download unverified apps for World Cup viewing

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has urged the general public not to download and install unnecessary and suspicious apps that are being advertised, tempting audiences to watch the 2026 World Cup for free. In a statement issued by the Bureau's spokesperson and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dilip Kumar Giri, it is noted that there has been a rise in activities where people are asked to install Android apps to watch the 2026 World Cup through social media and various online platforms,

Annapurna Express·Jun 17, 2026·Positive80% match

Why matched: The article warns the public against downloading unverified apps, which aligns with the action item to enforce a ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article promotes public safety and awareness regarding unverified apps, indicating a positive stance towards the enforcement of regulations.

विश्वकप अमेरिकामा : भौतिक सुरक्षा र डिजिटल स्क्यामको चुनौती नेपालमा

भौतिक सुरक्षा चुनौतीसँगसँगै डिजिटल सुरक्षा मुख्य चुनौतीको रूपमा देखा परेको छ । अनलाइन बेटिङ तथा बाजीदेखि स्क्यामिङ, फिसिङ, ठगी जस्ता विषयहरू यसमा जोडिएका छन् ।

OnlineKhabar·Jun 13, 2026·Neutral60% match

Why matched: The article discusses challenges related to physical and digital security in the context of online betting and scams, which relates to the immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article presents factual information about security challenges without expressing a clear positive or negative stance on the ban itself.

विराटनगरमा तास खेलिरहेका १२ जना पक्राउ

खेमराज सापकोटारानी, जेठ २५ गते । विराटनगरमा तास खेलिरहेका १२ जना पक्राउ परेका छन्। उनीहरूको साथबाट अढाई लाख रुपियाँभन्दा बढी नगद बरामद भएको छ।जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय मोरङका अनुसार व...

Gorkhapatra·Jun 8, 2026·Negative70% match

Why matched: The article discusses the arrest of individuals playing cards, which relates to the enforcement of laws against gambling activities.

Sentiment: The article highlights the police action against illegal gambling, indicating a negative sentiment towards the current enforcement of gambling laws.

अमेरिकी डलरसहित चिकित्सक पक्राउ

अनुसन्धानका क्रममा निजको मोबाइल तथा अन्य विद्युतीय उपकरणका माध्यमबाट वाइनान्स र बाइविटजस्ता प्रतिबन्धित एप्लिकेसन प्रयोग गरी अभौतिक मुद्राको अवैध सञ्चय तथा कारोबार गरिरहेको फेला परेको छ।...

Nagarik·Jun 2, 2026·Positive80% match

Why matched: The article discusses the illegal use of banned apps, which relates to the immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article highlights the enforcement of the ban on illegal apps, indicating a positive step towards regulation.

जुवातास खेलिरहेका ११ जना पक्राउ, २ लाख नगद बरामत

उदयपुर प्रहरीले गाईघाट बजारबाट ११ जना जुवाडेलाई नगदसहित नियन्त्रणमा लिएको छ।

Nagarik·May 31, 2026·Negative70% match

Why matched: The article discusses the arrest of individuals involved in illegal gambling, which relates to the immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article highlights law enforcement actions against gambling, indicating ongoing issues with illegal betting activities.

जनताको मुहारमा मुलुकको अर्थतन्त्र

केही दिन भयो, हाम्रो मोबाइलको फेसबुक हेरी नसक्ने अवस्थामा अघि बढिरहेको भान हुन्छ । सजिलै मोबाइल चलाएर धन कमाउने अथवा कुनै नयाँ किसिमका खेल खेलेर आफ्नो सान–शौकत बढाउने जुवाहरू, हो जुवाहरू खेल्न नेपाली जनतालाई अभिप्रेरित गर्ने खालका सामग्रीहरू । त्यस्ता खेल चलाउने स्वदेशी तथा विदेशी निकायहरूले डिजिटल माध्यमबाट हाम्रा मौलिक आदर्शका मान्यताहरूलाई चुनौती त दिइरहेका […]

Karobar Daily·May 29, 2026·Negative70% match

Why matched: The article discusses the prevalence of gambling and the negative impact of betting apps on the economy, which relates to the need for a ban on such apps.

Sentiment: The article expresses concern about the influence of gambling on the public, indicating a negative view towards the current situation and the need for stricter regulations.

आन्तरिक जानकारी प्रयोग गरेर सट्टेबाजी गरेको आरोपमा गुगलका कर्मचारीमाथि मुद्दा दायर

क्यालिफोर्निया । अमेरिकाको बहुराष्ट्रिय प्रविधि कम्पनी गुगलका एक जना इन्जिनियरलाई कम्पनीको गोप्य आन्तरिक जानकारी प्रयोग गरेर अनलाइन बेटिङ प्लेटफर्ममा ठुलो रकम जितेको आरोपमा पक्राउ गरिएको छ । अमेरिकाको साउदर्न डिष्ट्रिक्स अफ न्यूयोर्कका अभियोजकले इटालियन नागरिक

Ratopati·May 28, 2026·Positive90% match

Why matched: The article reports on legal actions against illegal betting practices, which aligns with the government's initiative to impose a ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article discusses the prosecution of an individual for illegal betting, indicating a proactive approach to enforcing the ban, which is a positive development.

जुवातास खेल्दै गरेका नौ जना पक्राउ, ५९ हजार नगद बरामद

कास्की समाचारदाताकास्की, वैशाख २८ गते ।जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय कास्कीले जुवातास खेल्नेखेलाउने नौ जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ । उनीहरूको साथबाट ५९ हजार र २१२ पत्ती तास समेत बरामद गरेको छ ।...

Gorkhapatra·May 11, 2026·Negative70% match

Why matched: The article discusses the arrest of individuals involved in gambling, which relates to the government's recent ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article highlights illegal gambling activities, indicating a failure to enforce the ban effectively.

19 Nepalis held in Bhairahawa casino gambling raid

Bhairahawa, May 6: Police have arrested 19 Nepali nationals for gambling inside a casino in Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi. A joint team from the Lumbini Province Police Office and the District Police Office, Rupandehi, carried out a late-night raid at the Royal Kalinga Casino, operating inside Hotel Gautam Buddha International in Siddharthanagar-10, and detained the individuals. According […] The post 19 Nepalis held in Bhairahawa casino gambling raid appeared first on Peoples' Review.

People's Review·May 6, 2026·Positive90% match

Why matched: The article reports on police action against illegal gambling, which aligns with the government's initiative to enforce a ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The successful police raid demonstrates effective enforcement of the ban on gambling, indicating a positive step towards governance reform.

रूपन्देहीका क्यासिनोमा प्रहरीको छापा, १९ नेपाली पक्राउ

रूपन्देहीका क्यासिनोमा प्रहरीले छापा मारेर १९ जना नेपालीलाई नियन्त्रणमा लिएको छ ।भैरहवास्थित गौतमबुद्ध इन्टरनेसनल होटलमा (भैरहवा विमानस्थलबाट केही दुरीमा रहेको) सञ्चालित रोयल कालिङ्गा क्यासिनोमा प्रहरीले छापा मारेर क्यासिनोको म्यानेजरसहित १९ जना नेपाली नागरिकलाई नियन्त्रणमा लिएको हो ।लुम्बिनी प्रदेश प्रहरी कार्यालय र जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय रूपन्देहीबाट खटिएको संयुक्त प्रहरी टोलीले सिद्धार्थनगर नगरपालिका–१० स्थित रहेको उक्त क्यासिनोमा चेकजाँच गर्दा जुवा खेल्ने र खेलाउने कार्यमा संलग्न १९ जन

Lokantar·May 6, 2026·Positive60% match

Why matched: The article discusses police action against illegal casinos, which aligns with efforts to enforce regulations and curb illegal activities.

Sentiment: The police raid and subsequent arrests are framed positively as a step towards enforcing law and order, reflecting support for anti-corruption measures.

धनगढीको होटलमा तास खेलिरहेका १० जना पक्राउ

१८ वैशाख, धनगढी । कैलालीको धनगढीमा होटलमा तास खेलिरहेका १० जनालाई प्रहरीले पक्राउ गरेको छ । धनगढी  उपमहानगरपालिका–५ हसनपुरको रोहित होटलमा तास खेलिरहेको सूचनाका आधारमा पुगेको प्रहरीले छापा हानेर १० जनालाई नगदसहित पक्राउ गरेको हो । पक्राउ पर्नेमा होटल सञ्चालक ४२ वर्षीय कालुराम चौधरी, ३८ वर्षीय बिरेन्द्र थापा, २४ वर्षीय रोहित खड्का, २० वर्षीय क्रिस […]

OnlineKhabar·May 1, 2026·Positive60% match

Why matched: The article reports on police action against illegal gambling, which relates to the immediate ban on betting apps as part of governance reforms.

Sentiment: The article's focus on police enforcement against illegal gambling activities suggests a proactive approach to curbing such activities, aligning with the intent of the reform.

महावीर पुनको सम्पत्ति विवरण : करिब २८ रोपनी जग्गा, ३ तोला सुन र २९ लाख नगद

१६ वैशाख, काठमाडौं । पूर्वमन्त्री तथा प्रतिनिधि सभा सदस्य महावीर पुनले सम्पत्ति विवरण सार्वजनिक गरेका छन् । उनले आफूसँग करिब तीन तोला सुन र कास्कीको पोखरा महानगरपालिका वडा नम्बर ७ माझठानामा चार ठाउँमा करिब २८ रोपनी जग्गा रहेको जनाएका छन् । सो जग्गा जम्मा २०५२ सालमा जम्मा ४ लाख जतिमा पदम पुनसँग मिलेर किनेको उनले […]

OnlineKhabar·Apr 29, 2026·Neutral60% match

Why matched: The article mentions the asset details of a politician, which could relate to the enforcement of a ban on betting apps if the assets are linked to gambling activities.

Sentiment: The article does not provide any commentary on the legality or ethical implications of the assets mentioned.

उज्यालो नेपाल पार्टीद्वारा इन्धन मूल्यवृद्धिको विरोध, सरकारसमक्ष ६ बुँदे माग

उज्यालो नेपाल पार्टीले पेट्रोलियम पदार्थमा भइरहेको निरन्तर मूल्यवृद्धिप्रति विरोध गरेको छ । प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन शाहले कार्यभार सम्हालेको छोटो अवधिमै इन्धनको मूल्यमा भारी वृद्धि भएको भन्दै पार्टीले सरकारको आलोचना गरेको हो ।पार्टीद्वारा जारी विज्ञप्तिमा गत २६ मार्चमा प्रतिलिटर १८७ रुपैयाँ रहेको पेट्रोलको मूल्य १६ अप्रिलसम्म आइपुग्दा २१९ रुपैयाँ पुगेको छ भने १६७ रुपैयाँ रहेको डिजेलको मूल्य २३७ रुपैयाँ पुगेको छ । यसरी छोटो समयमै पेट्रोलमा ३२ रुपैयाँ र डिजेलमा ७० रुपैयाँको वृद्धि हुनुले आम सर्वसाधारण

Lokantar·Apr 18, 2026·Negative80% match

Why matched: The article discusses the continuous rise in fuel prices, which is a direct concern related to the government's handling of petroleum pricing.

Sentiment: The article highlights criticism from the Ujjyalo Nepal Party regarding the government's failure to control fuel price increases, indicating dissatisfaction with current policies.

१० हजारभन्दा बढी अनलाइन सट्टेबाजी एप र वेबसाइट बन्द

काठमाडौँ । अनलाइन सट्टेबाजीसँग सम्बन्धित १० हजारभन्दा बढी एप्लिकेसन (एप) र वेबसाइट (यूआरएल) बन्द गरिएको छ । नेपाल दूरसञ्चार प्राधिकरणका उपनिर्देशक सूर्यप्रसाद लामिछानेका अनुसार अवैध रूपमा सञ्चालनमा रहेका सट्टेबाजीसम्बन्धी एप तथा वेबसाइटहरू पहिचान गरी बन्द गरिएको हो । ‘सबैजसो इन्टरनेट सेवा प्रदायकले हालसम्म १० हजारभन्दा बढी यस्ता एप र वेबसाइट बन्द गरिसकेको जानकारी गराएका छन्Continue reading "१० हजारभन्दा बढी अनलाइन सट्टेबाजी एप र वेबसाइट बन्द"

Artha Sarokar·Apr 15, 2026·Positive70% match

Why matched: The article reports on the closure of over 10,000 illegal online betting apps and websites, which is directly related to the action item calling for an immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The closure of these apps is presented as a successful enforcement action, reflecting positively on the government's commitment to curbing illegal gambling.

१० हजारभन्दा बढी अनलाइन सट्टेबाजी एप र वेबसाइट बन्द

काठमाडौं । नेपालमा अवैध रूपमा सञ्चालन भइरहेका अनलाइन सट्टेबाजीसँग सम्बन्धित १० हजारभन्दा बढी एप्लिकेसन र वेबसाइट बन्द गरिएको छ। नेपाल दूरसञ्चार प्राधिकरणका उपनिर्देशक सूर्यप्रसाद लामिछानेका अनुसार इन्टरनेट सेवा प्रदायकहरूको समन्वयमा यस्ता अवैध एप तथा यूआरएलहरू पहिचान गरी निष्क्रिय पारिएको हो। उनका अनुसार हालसम्म १० हजारभन्दा बढी सट्टेबाजीसम्बन्धी एप र वेबसाइट बन्द गरिएका छन्। नेपाल टेलिकमले […] The post १० हजारभन्दा बढी अनलाइन सट्टेबाजी एप र वेबसाइट बन्द appeared first on राजधानी राष्ट्रिय दैनिक (लोकप्रिय राष्ट्रिय दैनिक)-RajdhaniDaily.com - Online Nepali News Portal-Latest Nepali Online News portal of Nepali Polities, economics, news, top stories, national, international, politics, sports, business, finance, entertainment, photo-gallery, audio, video and more....

Rajdhani Daily·Apr 15, 2026·Positive90% match

Why matched: The article reports on the closure of over 10,000 illegal online betting apps, which aligns with the immediate ban on betting apps as part of governance reforms.

Sentiment: The article presents a successful enforcement action against illegal betting, reflecting positively on the government's commitment to curbing unregulated gambling.

कञ्चनपुरमा जुवातास खेलिरहेको अवस्थामा १२ जना पक्राउ
Baahrakhari·Apr 13, 2026·Negative90% match

Why matched: The article reports on the arrest of individuals engaged in illegal gambling, which directly relates to the action item regarding the immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article presents a negative situation regarding gambling activities, indicating ongoing issues with illegal betting despite the government's ban.

कञ्चनपुरमा जुवा खेलिरहेका ७ जना पक्राउ

३० चैत, कञ्चनपुर । कञ्चनपुरको भीमदत्त नगरपालिका-१८ स्थित महाकाली प्रादेशिक अस्पताल नजिक चिया पसलबाट ७ जना जुवातास खेलिरहेको अवस्थामा पक्राउ परेका छन् । आइतबार बेलुकी सोही स्थानका पदमराज पन्तले सञ्चालन गरेको चिया पसलमा जुवातास भइरहेको भन्ने गोप्य सूचनाका आधारमा जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय कञ्चनपुरबाट खटिएको प्रहरी टोलीले छापा मारेको थियो। प्रहरीले पसल सञ्चालक पदमराज पन्तसहित ७ […]

OnlineKhabar·Apr 13, 2026·Negative80% match

Why matched: The article discusses the arrest of individuals involved in illegal gambling, which relates to the government's initiative to enforce a ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article highlights the ongoing issue of illegal gambling, suggesting that the government's efforts to enforce a ban are not fully effective, indicating a negative sentiment toward the reform.

Govt shuts down over 7,000 online betting apps and websites

KATHMANDU: More than 7,000 apps and websites related to online betting have been shut down by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA). In line with the government’s governance reform initiatives, the NTA coordinated with internet service providers to identify and close illegal betting platforms. Deputy Director Surya Prasad Lamichhane stated that internet service providers were instructed […]

Khabarhub·Apr 5, 2026·Positive90% match

Why matched: The article discusses the government's action to shut down illegal online betting apps, which directly relates to the immediate ban on betting apps as part of governance reforms.

Sentiment: The article highlights the government's proactive measures in shutting down over 7,000 illegal betting platforms, indicating a successful implementation of the reform.

Nepal Shuts Down Over 7,000 Online Betting Apps and Websites

Kathmandu. More than 7,000 applications (apps) and websites (URLs) related to online betting have been shut down.As part of the...

Ratopati·Apr 5, 2026·Positive90% match

Why matched: The article discusses the shutdown of over 7,000 online betting apps and websites, which directly relates to the immediate ban on betting apps.

Sentiment: The article reports on the successful action taken to shut down illegal betting platforms, indicating a positive development in enforcing the ban.

Police raid three gambling dens in Bhaktapur, 19 arrested

Kathmandu. Police have raided three gambling dens operating in Bhaktapur. During the operation, 19 gamblers were arrested. SP Surya Khadka...

Ratopati·Apr 5, 2026·Positive70% match

Why matched: The article discusses police raids on gambling dens, which relates to the enforcement of laws against illegal betting activities.

Sentiment: The article reports successful police action against illegal gambling, indicating progress in enforcing the ban on betting apps.