Inside WeNepal
What is WeNepal? Independent, bilingual news for Nepal and Nepalis abroad
WeNepal is independent news for Nepal in Nepali and English, on the web and in the app, for readers at home and Nepalis abroad. Here is what it is.
WeNepal is an independent news platform for Nepal. We publish the day's news in two languages, Nepali and English, in short stories you can read in a few minutes. Our line is simple: Nepal, in minutes.
We are not attached to any political party, government office, company or sponsor. The WeNepal newsroom decides what we cover and how, under rules that are published on this site for anyone to read.
Who WeNepal is for
WeNepal is built for anyone who needs to know what is happening in Nepal without spending an hour on it.
- Readers in Nepal who want the main news of the day, checked and in plain words, before work or on the way home.
- Nepalis abroad, in the Gulf, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Australia, Europe, the Americas and elsewhere, who want to stay close to home news in the language they prefer.
- Families that read in two languages: a parent who prefers Nepali and a child who prefers English can read the same day's news side by side.
- Anyone outside Nepal who follows the country for work, study or travel and needs clear English coverage.
Two editions, written separately
WeNepal has two full editions. The English edition lives at wenepal.com and the Nepali edition at wenepal.com/ne. You can switch between them on any page.
The two editions are not machine translations of each other. Each story is written in each language in that language's natural order, so the Nepali reads like Nepali and the English reads like English. Dates are shown in both calendars, Bikram Sambat and the Gregorian calendar.
What you can read on WeNepal
The news, in short
Our stories cover twelve sections: politics, economy, NEPSE, society, Kathmandu, provinces, world, sports, technology, culture, environment and health. A typical story gives you the facts in a short summary, three key points and a line on why it matters. You can find everything, newest first, on Latest news.
The Pulse
The Pulse is our morning and evening digest: the stories that matter most, each in one line with a link to the full story. In the app you can also listen to it. Read more in WeNepal Pulse and videos.
Short videos
Many stories also become short vertical videos with on-screen captions, which you can watch on our video page, in the app and on our YouTube channel.
The governance tracker
The governance tracker follows promises made in public by the government, ministries, provinces and local bodies, and records where each one stands. Every status is decided by a person and can be checked against its source. See The WeNepal governance tracker.
Daily rates
We publish Nepal Rastra Bank exchange rates and the daily gold and silver price, which many readers abroad check before sending money home.
Where to find WeNepal
- On the web, at wenepal.com in English and wenepal.com/ne in Nepali.
- In the app, free on Google Play for Android and on the App Store for iPhone. See The WeNepal app.
- On social channels: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and our Telegram channel. The full list is on the contact page.
- In any feed reader, through our RSS and Atom feeds.
Who runs WeNepal
WeNepal is run by its own newsroom. Staff build, edit and approve stories, and automated tools help them find, sort and draft. Some routine stories are prepared and published automatically after strict checks, and they are always marked with their own byline. The details are in How the WeNepal newsroom works and in our AI policy.
Technology infrastructure: Powered by Lacspace. Lacspace provides the hosting and technology that the site and app run on. It has no say over what we cover or publish.
For the team, registration and contact details, see About WeNepal.
What WeNepal is not
- Not an opinion site. We report what happened and who said it. When we publish our own opinion, it is labelled "Editorial".
- Not a copy of other outlets. We write in our own words and do not republish other publications' articles, photos or videos.
- Not a government service. WeNepal does not represent the Government of Nepal or any public body. Official bodies are named only as the source of their own statements.
- Not a place for invented numbers. We do not show made-up view counts, likes or ratings. A number is real or it is not shown.
Frequently asked questions
Does WeNepal have an app?
Yes. The WeNepal app is free on Google Play for Android and on the App Store for iPhone, in Nepali and English, with alerts, the Pulse, videos and daily tools.
Is WeNepal free to read?
Yes. The website and the app are free to read. WeNepal is supported by advertising, and every ad or sponsored item is clearly labelled.
Is WeNepal linked to a political party?
No. WeNepal is independent and is not affiliated with any party, government, company or sponsor. Our governance tracker reports facts about whoever is in government, in the same way for every party.
Can I read WeNepal in Nepali?
Yes. Every page has a Nepali edition at wenepal.com/ne, and the app works in Nepali or English. The two editions are written separately, not translated word for word.
Where do WeNepal stories come from?
From public sources and the WeNepal research team: public reports, official information such as government notices and court orders, and our own checks. We keep our sources on record for review and corrections.
How do I report a mistake?
Use the contact page or write to corrections@wenepal.com. Corrections are made on the story and listed on our public corrections page.