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Nepal government to launch website for live official updates

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nepalese government is launching a new website to provide live updates on its decisions and activities.
  • The platform aims to improve public access to information and counter misinformation.
  • It will integrate websites from all ministries and allow for public feedback.

The Nepalese government is preparing to launch a dedicated online platform to offer the public real-time updates on government decisions, policy discussions, and activities across all ministries and state agencies. A team at the Prime Minister's Office is finalizing the website, which is expected to go live "very soon."

The dedicated website will provide live updates from every ministry, including what ministers are doing, what decisions have been taken, and which bills are under discussion.

— Aide to the prime ministerDescribing the planned content of the new government website.

The platform will feature live updates on cabinet decisions, bills under discussion, and developments within ministries and other government offices. Officials stated the initiative aims to enhance transparency and improve public access to government information by providing instant updates as key decisions and activities unfold. This marks a first-of-its-kind effort for the federal government.

Since fake news, misinformation, and disinformation are spreading rapidly, we have decided to introduce an integrated platform that provides verified information directly from the government.

— Aide to the prime ministerExplaining the rationale behind the new platform.

According to an aide to the prime minister, the website will provide live information from every ministry, detailing ministerial actions, decisions made, and bills being discussed. The initiative is partly a response to the rapid spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation. "We have decided to introduce an integrated platform that provides verified information directly from the government," the aide explained.

The idea is similar to the live update formats used by international media outlets. We want to create a dedicated, integrated platform that continuously updates people about government activities.

— A member of the team developing the platformComparing the platform's concept to international media practices.

The concept draws inspiration from live news services offered by international media organizations like the BBC and CNN. The platform will also include interactive features, enabling the public to submit comments and feedback on ongoing discussions, such as bills being debated by ministries. However, it will focus exclusively on the executive branch's work and will not provide live updates on parliamentary proceedings.

It will be an interactive website where people can send their feedback.

— A member of the team developing the platformHighlighting the interactive features of the planned website.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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