Kathmandu: The Supreme Court on Sunday ordered the government to explain its decision to ban the social media app Telegram. A single bench of Justice Til Prasad Shrestha issued a show-cause order in response to a writ petition filed by advocates Abhaya Raj Joshi, Monika Dhakhwa and Gyan Basnet. The petitioners argued that the Nepal… Continue reading SC seeks clarification on Telegram ban
Month: August 2025
NRCS responds to cholera outbreak in Birgunj
Kathmandu: Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has launched a response to cholera that has already spread to the community level in Birgunj. The efforts aiming to prevent and contain the spread of infection have been implemented in financial and technical support of the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the International Federation of the Red Cross… Continue reading NRCS responds to cholera outbreak in Birgunj
Tiger and rhino census to be conducted in November and April respectively
Kathmandu: The rhino census, which was halted last year after donors indicated they could not provide support, will be conducted this year. This year, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has allocated some budget for this purpose. Dr Ram Chandra Kandel, the Director General of the Department, said that the tiger count is… Continue reading Tiger and rhino census to be conducted in November and April respectively
OPPO launches world’s thinnest foldable smartphone in Nepal
Kathmandu: OPPO on Monday launched its flagship foldable smartphone, the Find N5, in Nepal, positioning it as the world’s thinnest and lightest book-style foldable device. At just 8.93mm thick and weighing 229 grams, the Find N5 features an 8.12-inch inner AMOLED display, the largest in its category, and a 6.62-inch cover screen for daily use.… Continue reading OPPO launches world’s thinnest foldable smartphone in Nepal
Nepali students spend Rs 138 billion for abroad studies
Kathmandu: Despite a large number of universities and colleges established in the country for higher studies, a hefty amount of money is spent for abroad studies by Nepali students. According to the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal released by the Central Bank on Sunday based on annual data, travel payments from the country… Continue reading Nepali students spend Rs 138 billion for abroad studies
Preparations complete for Teej festival at Pashupathinath
Kathmandu: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has said that it has completed necessary preparations to manage devotees expected come in large numbers to offer worships at Pashupathinath Temple on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej) festival on Tuesday. Preparations have been completed for necessary security, volunteering, offerings of prasad, management, and improvement of pilgrims’ queue,… Continue reading Preparations complete for Teej festival at Pashupathinath
Nepali content creators earn Rs 3.53 billion in FY 2024/25: NRB
Kathmandu: Nepali content creators earned over Rs 3.53 billion through social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The central bank said the number of content creators is steadily rising, with many earning tens of thousands of rupees by producing and… Continue reading Nepali content creators earn Rs 3.53 billion in FY 2024/25: NRB
Bipin Joshi’s mother and sister call on President
Kathmandu: The mother and sister of Bipin Joshi have met with President Ramchandra Paudel today. It may be recalled here that Joshi from Mahendranagar was taken hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas in course of its assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. With the coordination of the Nepalese embassy in Israel, Bipin’s mother Padma… Continue reading Bipin Joshi’s mother and sister call on President
Nepal’s economic growth of 4.61 percent estimated for FY 2024/25
Kathmandu: The economic growth rate has increased and inflation has decreased in the last Fiscal Year 2024/25 as compared to the previous fiscal year. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated this in its report entitled Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal (Based on Annual Data (Mid-July 2025 of 2024/25) which was issued today. According to… Continue reading Nepal’s economic growth of 4.61 percent estimated for FY 2024/25
Over 100,000 Nepalis apply for 5,300 Korea job quotas
More than 103,000 Nepalis have applied for just 5,300 job quotas offered by South Korea for 2025 under the Employment Permit System (EPS), according to the EPS Korea Branch in Nepal. South Korea has allocated the quota for workers in the manufacturing and agriculture, livestock sectors. Applications were open from August 10 to 15, during… Continue reading Over 100,000 Nepalis apply for 5,300 Korea job quotas