National ID authentication failures disrupt public services

Authentication failures involving national ID cards have disrupted multiple public and financial services in Nepal. The disruptions, which began affecting individuals who applied for the cards after July 1, have impacted critical procedures including passport issuance and banking operations.

The technical failures have prevented citizens from successfully verifying their identities through the national ID system, creating significant hurdles in accessing essential services. The ongoing issues highlight vulnerabilities in the implementation of the digital identification rollout.