Kathmandu, Jan. 28 -- Nepal has drafted a social media bill with stringent provisions which includes measures to control spread of fake news and deep fakes.

The social media bill, which was tabled in the National Assembly to regulate the use and operation of social media, proposes severe penalties for individuals involved in spreading misleading or false information through fake IDs or pages on social media.

Under the Section 27 of the proposed law, individuals are prohibited to create or use anonymous or fake profiles on social media- fake IDs, pages, or groups to post or share false information.

"Anyone found guilty of engaging in such actions could face up to three months in prison, a fine of up to 50,000 (Nepali) rupees, or both pe...