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Nepal’s First Podway Moves Forward: Biratnagar Pilot Enters DPR Stage

Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.

2 days ago4 MIN READ

Low-Cost Internet Packages End: What Changes for Nepal’s Internet Users

Internet service providers across Nepal will stop offering existing low-cost and low-speed internet packages from October 5 after ISPAN said rising operating expenses have made such packages difficult to sustain. The change could mean higher costs for customers using discounted plans, although its impact on existing subscribers will depend on individual providers and renewal dates.

2 days ago3 MIN READ

Itahari Job Fair Opens With Skills Training, Career Advice and Employer Connections

Itahari Skills and Employment Fair 2083: Training and Jobs

The Skills and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari to connect young people with employers and training providers. Running until Asoj 20, the fair will offer practical training in 10 fields, job matching, and career advice.

6 days ago2 MIN READ

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CG Launches Nothing Ear (3a), CMF Buds Pro 2 and CMF Clip Pro in Nepal: Prices and Features with Festive Offer on CMF Buds pro 2

Chaudhary Group has introduced three Nothing and CMF audio products in Nepal, offering noise cancellation, audio capture features and an open-ear design. Launch prices start at Rs 8,599.

6 days ago

CG Introduces Three Nothing and CMF Audio Products in Nepal

iPhone 18 Pro Arrives in Nepal: Why Are Buyers Ready to Pay Over Rs 5 Lakh?

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are set to officially enter Nepal this Thursday, with prices reaching more than Rs 5 lakh for the highest storage variant. The latest Pro series brings upgraded performance, advanced camera features, and larger storage options for users looking for Apple’s premium smartphone experience.

Sep 30

“The Era of Managing Traffic by Waving Hands Must End”: IGP Karki Calls for AI-Powered Traffic Management

Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has called for an end to the practice of traffic police standing in the middle of busy roads and controlling vehicles with hand signals, urging wider use of AI-powered CCTV and modern technology.

Sep 13

“The Era of Managing Traffic by Waving Hands Must End”: IGP Karki Calls for AI-Powered Traffic Management

Yatri Motorcycles — The electric bike built in Kathmandu

Apple Enters Foldable Era With iPhone Duo As New iPhones, Apple Watch And AirPods Take Centre Stage

Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo led its 2026 event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, new Apple Watches and the awaited arrival of Siri AI.

Sep 10

Apple Enters Foldable Era With iPhone Duo As New iPhones, Apple Watch And AirPods Take Centre Stage

Jacob Coxon Leaves Anthropic, Raises Alarm Over the Race Toward Superintelligent AI

AI researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the race toward self-improving superintelligence is moving too fast and could create serious risks for humanity.

Sep 9

Nepal’s Driving Lessons Could Soon Enter The Virtual World Under New National Transport Policy

Nepal’s new National Transport Policy 2083 opens the way for modern technology to be used in driver training, including plans for virtual and simulator-based learning that could allow new drivers to practice difficult road situations in a controlled environment. The wider policy replaces the 22-year-old National Transport Policy 2058 and aims to make Nepal’s transport system safer, greener, more organized and more technology-friendly.

Aug 25

Nepal Moves to Secure EV Data Locally as Foreign Servers Raise National Security Concerns

Nepal is exploring ways to store data generated by electric vehicles within the country, as officials and cybersecurity experts warn that foreign-hosted vehicle data could create privacy and national security risks.

Aug 23

Nepal Discusses Keeping EV Data Inside the Country

Pathao Ready to Revise Fares if Common Minimum Rate Is Introduced for Riders

Pathao Nepal says it is ready to revise its fare structure if the government, rider representatives and digital platforms agree on a common minimum fare to ensure fair rider earnings.

Aug 21

Pathao Ready to Revise Fares if Common Minimum Rate Is Introduced for Riders

Ncell Pays More Than Rs 4.96 Arba in License Renewal Fees and Interest

Ncell Axiata has paid more than Rs 4.96 billion to the government toward its mobile service license renewal, including the latest installment and interest accumulated over two periods.

Aug 20

Ncell Pays More Than Rs 4.96 Arba in License Renewal Fees and Interest

Nepal Government Wants To Build Its Own Software, But What Happens To Private IT Companies?

Nepal’s Cabinet has approved the Software Development and Operation Committee Formation Order, 2083, clearing the institutional path for a government mechanism intended to develop, operate and maintain software used by public agencies while strengthening state control over digital systems. The government sees the initiative as a way to improve security, ownership and digital independence, while parts of Nepal’s private IT industry have questioned whether the state should become a software developer instead of working with domestic technology companies.

Aug 20

overnment Takes Software Development In-House

WorldLink Discontinues ‘Limited Mobility’ WiFi Feature After NTA Directive

WorldLink has discontinued its seamless WiFi hotspot login feature following a directive from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority, requiring customers to use OTP authentication at each hotspot.

Aug 19

Nepal and India Move to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Digital Payments

Nepal and India are preparing to expand cross-border digital payment connectivity, including wider UPI acceptance and real-time person-to-person money transfers between the two countries.

Aug 19

Nepal and India Move to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Digital Payments

From Mahabir Pun’s Innovation Center To MrBeast’s Global Audience: How Nepal’s Nyano Nani Is Helping Save Newborn Lives

Before appearing in MrBeast’s Nepal healthcare project, Nyano Nani had already earned international recognition. Developed through Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center, the Nepali baby warmer represents the power of local innovation.

Aug 17

A Nepali-Made Baby Warmer That Won International Recognition Later Became Part Of MrBeast’s Rural Hospital Project In Nepal

Nepal And ndia Set Three-Year Deadline to Map Cross-Border Land Occupation

Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.

Aug 16

UAVs to Map Land Occupied Across Nepal-India Border

Claude’s Invisible Mark: Anthropic Moves To Make AI Content Traceable Worldwide

Anthropic has begun adding invisible machine-readable watermarks to text and digitally signed provenance information to supported files generated by Claude, following EU AI transparency rules that became applicable on August 2, 2026. The system is being rolled out globally, meaning Claude users in Nepal are also covered when using supported models, although older models are still being updated and the markings are not a perfect way to prove AI authorship.

Aug 13

Government’s Remote Connectivity Drive Takes 4G To Badimalika As Telecom Equipment Delivered By Army Helicopter

The government’s remote connectivity initiative has reached Bajura’s Badimalika, where Nepal Telecom has delivered equipment for 4G service using a Nepal Army helicopter due to challenging terrain and lack of road access.

Aug 12

YouTube Raises The Bar: New Creators Will Need Double The Watch Time And Views To Earn

YouTube is introducing stricter Partner Program requirements from February 1, 2027, requiring new creators to achieve double the watch hours and Shorts views before earning through advertisements and premium revenue sharing. While existing monetized creators will remain unaffected, the new rules aim to reward established creators and strengthen YouTube’s creator economy.

Aug 12

YouTube Doubles Creator Monetization Requirements

Nepal Police Seeks Call Interception Power, Raising Fresh Privacy Concerns

Nepal Police has requested legal powers to intercept telephone calls and digital communications in real time during serious criminal investigations. While police argue the move is necessary to fight technology-based crimes, lawyers and rights advocates warn that such powers could threaten citizens’ constitutional right to privacy without strong safeguards.

Aug 12