‘Site can’t be reached’: Why Nepal banned WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and in the country?

The Government of Nepal has blocked major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, after the companies failed to comply with new regulations requiring them to officially register with Nepali authorities.

Several social media users report receiving error messages such as “Hmm… something went wrong.” “This site can’t be reached,” and “Safari can’t connect to the server” when trying to log in through browsers, sparking frustration and speculation online.