• How False Headlines and Thumbnails on YouTube Spread Misinformation in Nepal

    How False Headlines and Thumbnails on YouTube Spread Misinformation in Nepal

    Google-owned YouTube is facing criticism for not tackling misinformation. Despite calls for greater transparency and collaboration with fact-checkers, YouTube fails to take action to prevent the spread of false information.

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  • Claims Rabi Lamichhane praised PM Dahal lack context

    Claims Rabi Lamichhane praised PM Dahal lack context

    Videos purportedly voiced by the television show host-turned-politician Rabi Lamichhane have gone viral on TikTok with the claim that he lauded Prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda.’ Nepal Check found the viral clip to be missing its context.

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  • Was re-polling peaceful in Dolakha?

    Was re-polling peaceful in Dolakha?

    Several news outlets reported that re-polling at 10 polling stations in Dolakha district on December 1 concluded peacefully. But social media users posted videos, some of which went viral, claiming that supporters of rival parties clashed on re-voting day. We fact-check the claims.

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