Assessing RONB’s impact on the public and its trustworthiness

The operator of Routine of Nepal Banda ( RONB ), which is among the most widely followed social media pages in Nepal, has recently decided to close down its Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram pages. Whether it is temporary or permanent, only time will tell but the reaction in the public sphere is evidence of how influential the page has been for Nepalis living both in Nepal and abroad.

RONB was created in 2011 for a specific purpose – disseminating news related to general strikes to the public so that everyone could manage their schedule accordingly. Back then, these strikes were common and people suffered a lot due to sudden strikes by various political parties.