Kathmandu: The Central Film Censorship Board has denied screening permission for ‘Rajagunj’, a Nepali film that has already been showcased at international festivals, citing its inclusion of a speech by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The board objected to a 2015 public speech in which Oli compared political parties leaving the Constituent Assembly to… Continue reading Censorship board blocks Nepali film ‘Rajagunj’ over PM’s speech
Month: March 2025
Nepal’s telecom sector nearing crisis, urgent reforms needed
Kathmandu: Nepal’s telecom sector is on the brink of crisis, requiring urgent government intervention for sustainability, industry experts warned at a discussion organized by the Society of Economic Journalists Nepal (SEJON) on Wednesday. Telecom expert Manohar Kumar Bhattarai highlighted that while 90% of the population has 4G coverage, only two out of ten users regularly… Continue reading Nepal’s telecom sector nearing crisis, urgent reforms needed
Ncell to shut down 3G services in Nepal by 2025
Kathmandu: Ncell, a private telecom operator in Nepal, has announced plans to shut down its 3G services by 2025 as part of its transition to newer technologies. Speaking at an event organized by the Society of Economic Journalists-Nepal (SEJON) in Kathmandu, Ncell CEO Jabbor Kayumov said that with many South Asian countries already discontinuing 2G… Continue reading Ncell to shut down 3G services in Nepal by 2025
EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after steel, aluminum tariff hike
Kathmandu: The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods, hours after the Trump administration raised tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. The EU countermeasures target industrial and agricultural products, including motorcycles, bourbon, peanut butter, textiles, and poultry, with a focus on goods from Republican-led states.… Continue reading EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after steel, aluminum tariff hike
Jio, Airtel sign deals with Musk’s Starlink for India’s satellite internet
Kathmandu: India’s largest telecom firms, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have signed separate agreements with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet service to the country, the BBC reported. The deals come despite past tensions between Musk and the companies and are conditional on government approval. SpaceX has faced regulatory hurdles since 2021. Jio… Continue reading Jio, Airtel sign deals with Musk’s Starlink for India’s satellite internet
DAO warns against disorderly holi celebrations, vows legal action
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a stern warning against unruly Holi celebrations, urging the public to observe the festival in a dignified and disciplined manner. In a notice issued Tuesday, the DAO emphasized maintaining public order and social harmony, citing concerns over increasing disorderly conduct during the festival in recent years.… Continue reading DAO warns against disorderly holi celebrations, vows legal action
At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege
Kathmandu: Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. The separatist group said it had bombed… Continue reading At least 100 passengers freed from Pakistan train siege
Visa enters strategic partnership with Fonepay
Kathmandu: Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, is partnering with Fonepay,a leading payment network in Nepal, to introduce its Scan to Pay solution for international travelers to pay in Nepal using Fonepay’s QR scheme. This collaboration is expected to make cross-border payments by incoming tourists using Visa credentials secure, seamless and convenient.… Continue reading Visa enters strategic partnership with Fonepay
Kathmandu ranks 5th most polluted city in the World
Kathmandu: Kathmandu’s air quality has worsened significantly, ranking it as the fifth most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 180, according to the latest data. Beijing, Kampala, Delhi, and Kuwait occupy the top four spots, with AQI levels ranging from 184 to 240. The deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu… Continue reading Kathmandu ranks 5th most polluted city in the World
Former ANFA President Ganesh Thapa files defamation case against General Secretary Kiran Rai
Kathmandu: Former All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Ganesh Thapa has filed a defamation case against ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai at the Kathmandu District Court. Thapa alleges that Rai committed an offense under Section 306(1) of the Muluki Criminal Code Act, 2074, and has sought legal action in accordance with Section 307 of the… Continue reading Former ANFA President Ganesh Thapa files defamation case against General Secretary Kiran Rai