In Nepal, 76 protesters were arrested by police for organizing a general strike in response to the dissolution of the country's parliament by Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. The arrests occurred in Kathmandu amid ongoing sit-in protests and rallies by a faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party. The Supreme Court is hearing petitions regarding the parliament's dissolution.

The author recounts a paragliding adventure in Sarangkot, Pokhara, overcoming initial apprehensions to experience the exhilarating freedom of flight. Guided by pilot Roshan Gautam from e-paragliding, the journey offers breathtaking views of the valley, Phewa Lake, and mustard fields. The narrative highlights the delicate balance between the pilot's skill and the passenger's cooperation, ultimately leading to a newfound courage and appreciation for taking chances.

Climate misinformation continues to spread despite scientific consensus on climate change, with fossil fuel companies, political agendas, and disinformation networks fueling falsehoods. Mainstream media's inadequate science reporting and the journalistic norm of presenting 'both sides' contribute to the problem. ExxonMobil's disinformation campaign, debunked by Inside Climate News, exemplifies corporate denialism. Misinformation undermines trust in science and hampers climate action. Terms like climate denialism, skepticism, discourse of distraction, delay, conspiracy theories, and greenwashing describe various misinformation tactics. John Cook's FLICC taxonomy helps counteract misinformation by promoting critical thinking and awareness.

A doctored photo of Toshima Karki, a lawmaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gone viral on social media, falsely depicting her protest against her party leader Rabi Lamichhane. The original photo was from a protest Karki led against the killing of job aspirants in Lalitpur. The doctored images were intended to discredit Karki and her party. The article uses reverse image search and multiple sources to debunk the misinformation.

A photo of Toshima Karki, a former state minister and lawmaker, was doctored to falsely depict her protest as being against her party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), and its president, Rabi Lamichhane, over financial misappropriation. The original protest, led by Karki on December 30, 2023, was against the killing of two young men during a demonstration. The doctored images were shared widely on social media, misleading the public. Fact-checking revealed the true context of the protest and the digital manipulation of the images.

A video that went viral claiming to show a procession in Nepal for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, is misleading. The video actually depicts a July 2023 ceremony in Greater Noida, India, not a procession from Goddess Sita’s maternal home in Nepal. The claim was debunked by Nepal Check through keyframe analysis and cross-referencing with news reports, including one from ETV India about a Kalash Yatra that took place before Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri's recitation of Bhagwat Katha in early July.

Heavy rains in Sikkim, India, led to flash floods on October 4, 2023, causing significant damage and loss of life. A TikTok user falsely attributed a video of a 2021 Japanese landslide to these floods, gaining substantial views. Nepal Check's investigation revealed the video's true origin, highlighting the spread of misinformation on social media platforms.

Following the earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal, AI-generated images depicting the disaster circulated widely on social media, shared by notable figures and organizations. These images, created using platforms like Midjourney and DALLE, were identified as fake by fact-checkers using tools like Illuminarty.ai and isitai.com. Experts emphasize the importance of skepticism, visual clues, and source verification to detect AI-generated content. The article highlights the challenges posed by AI in creating realistic images and the need for transparency in media regarding AI-generated content.

The author revisits his hometown of Phidim during Dashain, reflecting on its transformation from a quaint town to a more urbanized area. Despite new infrastructure and buildings, the town faces challenges such as a lack of quality higher education and specialist healthcare, leading to a mass exodus of residents. The author nostalgically recounts his childhood memories, the changes in the town, and the realization that Phidim is now more of a transit town for pilgrims heading to Pathibhara Devi Temple. The journey evokes a mix of nostalgia and acceptance of the town's evolving identity.