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Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, marking his first foreign trip since taking office in March. Shah will address the General Debate on September 24, where Nepal will highlight climate justice, climate-related losses and the need for stronger international support for vulnerable countries.
Sajha Yatayat has launched a new digital ticketing system alongside a centralized Command and Control Center, allowing passengers to pay fares using bank cards, NepalPay QR and other supported QR payments while buses are monitored in real time. The upgrade, fully operational since September 17, is part of Sajha’s push to make public transportation more transparent, convenient and technology-driven.
US Confirms For First Time It Has Deployed A Space Weapon In Earth’s Orbit As Officials Say The System Is Needed To “Protect American Forces From Growing Space Threats”, While China Warns Against An Arms Race; Details Of The Weapon Remain Secret
Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Karki has raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Nepal’s Parliament, saying lawmakers must not allow technology to replace their own judgment and responsibility.
Youth from Samagaun in Gorkha have announced an indefinite hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp from September 18, demanding stronger monitoring of glacial lakes, early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and greater action on climate justice.
Nepal will host “Sagarmatha to the Sea: A Call to Action for a Climate-Resilient Future” on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the Himalayan region and vulnerable communities. The event will form part of Nepal’s wider international push for climate justice, Loss and Damage support, accessible climate finance and stronger support for climate-resilient development.
The government is preparing to establish a new constituent campus of Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering in Madhesh Province, with plans to begin academic programmes within three years.
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.
Nepal’s Department of Immigration has introduced a new facility allowing citizens to access their international arrival and departure records through the Nagarik App, ending the need to visit immigration offices physically for such details. The digital service aims to make the process more convenient, secure and technology-based while allowing individuals and organisations to use verified travel records from an official platform.
The Trump administration has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary work visa holders to find new employment or a sponsor after losing their jobs in the United States.
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.
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.
The US Iran war has expanded into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes, as attacks on oil tankers increase risks to global shipping and oil supplies. The growing conflict also threatens the Persian Gulf’s marine ecosystems, fishing communities and desalination systems, raising fears that a major oil spill could turn the military crisis into a long term environmental disaster.
A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.
Six months pregnant and caring for their two-year-old daughter, Indira Yadav is still waiting for news of her husband, civil engineer Bikas Kumar Yadav, who disappeared after leaving for duty at the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project on the morning of the devastating Bhote Koshi flood. More than the uncertainty of her own future, Indira says she is haunted by one question: whether the baby growing inside her will ever get to see their father.
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.
Motorola and Chaudhary Group have launched the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion in Nepal through an exclusive collaboration with the Nepali movie ‘Masterni’. The smartphone will be available nationwide from August 29, 2026, at a starting price of NPR 69,999.
After remaining shut since 2057 BS, Hetauda Textile Industry has restarted trial production, with 10 looms now producing fabric and three upgraded with automated technology.
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.
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.
Heart Aerospace's full-scale X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, staying airborne for 27 minutes and reaching 1,100 feet while using approximately $5 worth of electricity, according to the company. The battery-electric aircraft is a technology demonstrator for Heart's planned 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which is currently targeted to enter commercial service in 2031.
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.
Nepal's proposed National Supply Policy 2083 seeks tighter controls over the way essential food products such as rice, lentils and other grains reach consumers, alongside stronger quality testing, packaging, labeling and market monitoring measures. The wider draft also proposes reforms aimed at controlling artificial shortages, syndicates and unusual price increases, but the policy remains a draft and has not yet taken effect.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
Nepali researcher Dr. Shiva Prasad Adhikari has been recognized as part of the team behind Electro-Lith, an Argonne National Laboratory and General Motors technology selected as one of the 2026 R&D 100 Award winners. The recognition places the battery-related innovation among 100 technologies chosen from 149 finalists in this year’s global competition.
Kathmandu Valley commuters can now use the KTM Public Transport app to see GPS-enabled buses in real time and estimate when they may reach their stop, with around 1,200 public vehicles reportedly connected to the system. The wider plan goes beyond tracking buses, with authorities also working toward GPS information displays at major stops, clearer pick-up/drop-off points, expanded night services and a future cashless fare system.
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.
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.
Authorities fined Oliz Store and New Family Girls Hostel a total of Rs 5 lakh during market monitoring in Kathmandu, while several other businesses were ordered to submit documents or improve their practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gatlang, Rasuwa has transformed a wildfire-damaged forest into an open-air digital library where visitors can scan QR codes to learn about forest restoration, biodiversity, and local heritage. The innovative project led by Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Forestry aims to preserve knowledge and inspire future generations through technology and nature.
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.
Nepal is preparing to introduce intraday trading and short selling, which could make NEPSE faster and more flexible. The reforms may create new opportunities, but also bring higher risks and bigger potential losses. For now, the systems are planned, not fully operational, and current NEPSE rules still apply.
A woman in Kaski reportedly lost Rs 3.1 million (रु 31 lakh) after an online relationship that began on Facebook developed into an elaborate scam involving a supposed wealthy British man and callers posing as Indian police. Police say the case highlights how online fraudsters increasingly exploit emotions, trust and fear alongside techniques such as fake identities, OTP theft and fraudulent foreign opportunities.
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police chief SSP Suresh Prasad Kafle has called for wider adoption of a technology-driven “faceless traffic” system, arguing that road deaths cannot be reduced through conventional roadside policing alone. He says Nepal needs to combine technology with better road engineering, traffic education and effective enforcement as reckless driving continues to put both offenders and rule-following road users at risk.
