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Finance Minister Wagle Assures Diaspora: “Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali”

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has assured Nepalis living abroad that the government remains committed to protecting their connection with Nepal. He invited the diaspora to contribute knowledge, capital and international networks to the country’s economic development.

2 days ago

Buddha Air Brings Nepal’s First ATR 72-600, Signalling a New Phase in Domestic Aviation

Buddha Air has added Nepal’s first ATR 72-600 to its fleet, bringing a modern glass cockpit, advanced navigation tools, digital flight controls and upgraded safety technology to the country’s domestic aviation sector. The aircraft is expected to enter regular passenger service next month once all required inspections, certifications and regulatory procedures are completed.

2 days ago

Questions Online Minutes Into TU Exam? Government Launches Investigation Into Alleged MBS Paper Leak

Nepal's government has ordered an official investigation after the question paper for Tribhuvan University's MBS First Semester examination was allegedly shared online while the test was still underway. Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has instructed authorities to carry out a thorough investigation and pursue legal action if anyone is found responsible, while TU and the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau continue examining the incident.

2 days ago

Nepal Seeks India’s Approval to Accept National Identity Card for Cross Border Travel

Nepal has officially asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity Card as a valid travel document for cross border journeys. If approved, the move could make visa free travel easier while supporting Nepal's plan to replace traditional citizenship certificates with a secure digital identity system.

2 days ago

Nepal-Born Space Innovator Jagriti Luitel Selected To Represent Nepal And Canada At World’s Largest Space Congress

Nepal-born space innovator Jagriti Luitel has been selected to represent Nepal and Canada at the 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Türkiye. She will speak as a panelist on the "Emerging Space Nations" plenary, highlighting Nepal's growing role in the global space sector.

5 days ago

Four Noodle Batches Recalled: What Consumers Need to Check Before Eating

Nepal’s food-safety regulator has ordered the immediate recall of specified batches of Golmol, Wai Wai, Premium Piro and MAMA instant noodles after laboratory testing found that they did not meet required quality standards. The order applies only to the listed batches manufactured at CG Foods Enterprises’ Bansgadhi facility in Bardiya, while sellers and distributors have been instructed to stop their sale and distribution.

6 days ago

Facebook Browser Version Goes Down, Thousands Of Users Report Access Issues

Facebook's browser version went down on Sunday afternoon, preventing many users from accessing their accounts. Users were shown an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" message as reports of the outage surged on Downdetector.

Jul 19

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

Nepal Begins Drafting First Hydrogen Vehicle Policy To Support Future Clean Transport

Nepal is preparing its first policy for hydrogen-powered vehicles, with the government seeking expert recommendations on safety standards, regulations, infrastructure, and the country’s long-term transition toward cleaner transportation.

Jul 17

Government Proposes Mandatory GPS Devices For Passenger And Goods Vehicles

Nepal has proposed GPS tracking for passenger and goods transport vehicles to improve monitoring, tax compliance, and the movement of commercial goods

Jul 9

Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.

Jul 9

Nearly Half Of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Actions Now Based On CCTV Surveillance

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police say around 40 to 50 percent of traffic actions are now based on CCTV footage under the faceless traffic policing system.

Jul 8

DDC Reports 50 Percent Sales Growth As Major Reforms Improve Milk Quality And Farmer Payments

DDC Milk Quality Improves After PMO Action As Substandard Milk Is Destroyed, Staff Face Action, Farmer Payments Speed Up, Sales Grow Strongly, And New Export Plans Move Ahead

Jul 8

Adora Holding Fined Rs. 2.5 Lakh Over Food Safety Violations

Adora Holding in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, has been fined Rs. 2,50,000 after a complaint claimed that a cockroach was found in a potato dish served by the hotel. A sudden inspection later found expired syrup, unlabeled chow mein, artificial food color, unsafe used oil, and poor fridge management.

Jul 2

TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes Asia's Second Richest Person

Chinese tech entrepreneur Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance and owner of TikTok, has become Asia's second-richest person, overtaking Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani after a sharp rise in ByteDance's valuation. The latest wealth rankings highlight the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence alongside traditional sectors such as infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in shaping Asia's richest individuals.

Jun 28

NepaConnect Appears on Google Play Store Ahead of Official Launch, Revealing Nepal Government's Secure Messaging Platform

NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.

Jun 26

Kathmandu’s Bibhas Shrestha Becomes First Nepalese To Work At WWE Headquarters

Bibhas Shrestha from Kathmandu has become the first Nepalese ever to work at WWE Headquarters, serving as a Digital Products Operations Lead. His achievement highlights how Nepalese youth can reach global platforms through education, skills, and hard work.

Jun 26

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

Latest Update On Nepal FDI Situation: How Much Money Did Nepal Receive From Abroad?

Nepal Received Rs 47.61 Arba In Foreign Investment Commitments Across 914 Projects, With IT Leading Project Count And Agro Leading Investment Value.

Jun 19

SpaceX Rally Pushes Elon Musk's Net Worth To Record $1.3 Trillion

Elon Musk's net worth climbed to a record $1.3 trillion after SpaceX shares jumped nearly 20% on the company's first full trading day following its IPO. The surge added almost $165 billion to Musk's fortune, further strengthening his position as the world's richest person.

Jun 17

Nepal Rastra Bank Introduces New Rs. 500 Banknotes with Enhanced Security Features

Nepal Rastra Bank has introduced a new series of Rs. 500 banknotes featuring improved security measures, color-shifting elements, tactile marks for the visually impaired, and the signature of Governor Prof. Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel.

Jun 16

China Commits To Accelerating Nepal Projects During High-Level Talks In Beijing

China has assured Nepal that it will speed up the implementation of ongoing bilateral projects and previously agreed development initiatives. The commitment was made during talks between the foreign ministers of the two countries, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

Jun 16

Anthropic Disables Fable 5 And Mythos 5 Worldwide Following US Government Directive

Anthropic has suspended global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after receiving a US government export control directive citing national security concerns. The company said it is complying with the order but disputes the decision, arguing that the reported vulnerability does not justify removing the models from public use.

Jun 14

Ncell’s Nakkhu Data Center Receives International Tier III Certification, Becoming A Major Digital Milestone For Nepal

Ncell’s Nakkhu Data Center in Lalitpur has received ANSI/TIA-942-C Rated 3 certification, marking a major step for Nepal’s digital infrastructure, cloud services, and secure data center growth.

Jun 10

Nepal is set to establish a major AI Computer Center

Nepal is set to establish a major AI Computer Center in Syuchatar under the Budget 2083/84 plan

May 29

Pathao Nepal Launches Helicopter Booking Service Pathao Heli In Partnership With Simrik Airlines

Pathao Nepal Launches Helicopter Booking Service ‘Pathao Heli’ In Partnership With Simrik Airlines, Allowing Users To Book Flights To Major Tourist Destinations Through Its Mobile App

May 28

Jorpati Dairy Sealed After Chemicals And Inedible Fat-Like Substance Found During Government Inspection In Bhaktapur

The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has sealed Jorpati Dairy in Bhaktapur after officials discovered chemicals and suspicious fat-like substances during an inspection of the milk processing facility.

May 26

Uber Officially Begins Test Ride Hailing Service In Kathmandu Valley Through TaxiMandu Partnership

Uber Officially Begins Test Ride Hailing Service In Kathmandu Valley through TaxiMandu Partnership, Offering Discount Rides And Entering Competitive Market With Pathao, inDrive, and Yango, While Expanding Global Mobility Services To Nepal

May 21

Government Preparing OTT Service Regulation Rules To Bring Platforms Like Netflix, YouTube Premium Under Legal Registration And Tax System

Government Preparing OTT Service Regulation Rules With Proposed Rs 1 Crore License Fee And Separate Registration Charges As Ministry Plans To Bring Platforms Like Netflix, YouTube Premium Under Legal Registration And Tax System

May 19

Government Officials Banned From Using Personal Social Media During Office Hours

The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has introduced a new code of conduct for its employees, restricting the use of social media during office hours.

May 19

Mountain Dew Batch No. 168 Removed From Market After Food Safety Inspection

Government Orders Immediate Removal of Mountain Dew Batch Produced by Varun Beverages After Reported Health Issues Raise Safety Concerns

May 15

Nepali QR Payment Service Officially Launches In Sri Lanka

Nepali QR Payment Service Officially Launches In Sri Lanka, Allowing Nepali Travelers To Make Direct Digital Payments At More Than LankaQR Merchant Stores

May 13

Kathmandu-based AI startup raises $4.2M Series A led by Sequoia SEA

Fusemachines spin-off Sahaayak.ai will use the funds to expand its on-prem document-AI platform across South Asia.

Apr 29

Government finalises Data Protection Rules under Personal Information Act

Rules require explicit consent, breach notification within 72 hours, and a Data Protection Officer for large processors.

Apr 28

ChatGPT: How AI is Changing the Way We Work and Communicate

A quick look at how ChatGPT is transforming industries, communication, and everyday digital life.

Apr 24

ChatGPT: How AI is Transforming Communication and Digital Work

A quick look at how ChatGPT is changing the way people communicate, work, and create content in the digital age.

Apr 24

Government Announces Major Economic Reforms to Boost Growth

New policies aim to accelerate economic growth and create millions of jobs across key sectors including manufacturing and technology.

Apr 22

Bangalore Startup Raises $500 Million in Record Funding Round

The AI-focused company plans to expand operations globally and hire thousands of engineers.

Apr 22

ISRO Successfully Launches Next-Generation Satellite

The satellite will enhance communication capabilities across rural areas.

Apr 22