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Before the Flood Arrived: What Did Nepal Know And When?

Nepal's official timeline shows that authorities began receiving information about the devastating Rasuwa flood around 9 AM, with mass SMS warnings following shortly afterward. While communities farther downstream potentially had more time to react, those near the Tibet border faced a much shorter warning window. The key unanswered question is whether information from upstream could have reached Nepal earlier and provided more time to save lives.

16 hours ago

Nepal Telecom Brings 4G to Badimalika Above 4,200 Metres After Army Helicopter Airlifts Equipment

Nepal Telecom officially launched 4G mobile and internet service in the remote Badimalika area of Bajura on August 24, with the tower installed at Lauri Binayak at around 4,230 metres above sea level. The project required roughly 4,000 kg of equipment and materials to be transported by Nepal Army helicopter, bringing connectivity to pilgrims, tourists, local people and organizations in an area where communication had long been difficult.

4 days ago

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

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

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

Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chair Bhupendra Bhandari Arrested In Smart Cell Scam Investigation

Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chairman Bhupendra Bhandari has been arrested by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau in connection with the ongoing Smart Cell asset sale investigation.

Jul 31

Ncell Admits Technical Error Caused Wrong Balance Deductions, Claims Refunds Completed

Ncell has acknowledged that a technical error caused unexpected balance deductions from some customers, including users connected to WiFi with mobile data turned off. The company says the issue has been fixed and refunds have been issued, but some users claim they are still waiting.

Jul 28

Former Nepal Telecom MD Sunil Poudel Convicted of Illicit Wealth Accumulation, Sentenced to 2 Years 6 Months in Jail

Former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Poudel has been convicted by Nepal's Special Court for illicit wealth accumulation. He has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison, ordered to forfeit illegal assets worth Rs 12.75 crore, pay an equal fine, and provide additional compensation after the court found a large gap between his legitimate income and total expenses.

Jul 15

Money Laundering Department Summons Deuba’s Son Jaybir For Statement

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Jul 7

Smart Telecom Scandal Explained: How Rs 30 Arba Liability Turned Into A Major Political And Financial Controversy

Smart Telecom’s collapse has become one of Nepal’s biggest telecom controversies, raising questions over Rs 30 arba in dues, licence cancellation, asset control, bank loans and political decisions.

May 26