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No More Branch Visits? Global IME Bank Lets Nepalis Open Accounts Directly Through the Nagarik App

Global IME Bank has partnered with the Nagarik App to introduce Nepal's first bank account opening service that allows eligible citizens to begin opening a personal savings account using their National ID through a QR code. The new system is designed to simplify the onboarding process by securely retrieving verified information with the user's consent, reducing paperwork and making banking more accessible.

Jul 26
Banking Goes Digital Through Nagarik

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Jul 22
The image represents Nepal’s current map bearing Re. 1 coin, its proposed monastery based redesign, and the wider debate over cost, heritage and national symbolism.

Years-Long Smart License Backlog Cleared As Government Promises New Cards Within 24 Hours

Nepal has completed the printing of all 2.7 million pending smart driving licenses, bringing an end to a backlog that had delayed card distribution for years. The government says newly approved licences will now be printed within 24 hours of receiving applicant details from the Department of Transport Management, aiming to significantly improve public service delivery.

Jul 17
Smart Licence Backlog Finally Cleared

"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka: The Song Nepal Sings But Rarely Understands"

Nepal’s national anthem is more than a patriotic song it marks the country’s shift from praising a king to celebrating its people, diversity, sacrifice, and shared identity. This article explores what its 46 words really mean, how the anthem was chosen, and the legal rules most Nepalis still do not know.

Jul 12
Nepal's journey from a monarchy-centered anthem to a people-centered national identity rooted in unity, diversity, history, and constitutional values.

Government Chooses In-House Control For National Identity Card Programme

The Nepal government has cancelled an international tender for technical support of the National Identity Card Management Information System (NIDMIS) and plans to operate the system internally. The decision comes despite printer failures, server disruptions, reduced card production, and a backlog affecting millions of applicants waiting for their national identity cards.

Jun 23
Government Takes Over National ID System