Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat has officially begun issuing labor permits to Nepali workers legally employed in Oman who had not previously obtained one from Nepal. This initiative, the first of its kind abroad, was launched on January 31, 2025, in Salalah, Oman. Nepali workers currently employed in Oman without prior labor approval… Continue reading Nepali Embassy in Muscat begins issuing labor permits for Nepali workers in Oman
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Nepal govt to establish Nepal’s first Consumer Court
Kathmandu: The government has decided to set up the country’s first consumer court, a move long envisioned by the Consumer Protection Act, which was endorsed six years ago. A Cabinet meeting on Monday approved the establishment of the first judicial body of its kind. Initially, the consumer court will operate in the Kathmandu Valley to… Continue reading Nepal govt to establish Nepal’s first Consumer Court
NCC signs MoU to boost E-sports, sports, and fitness industry in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) Education & Sports Committee has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support major sports, fitness, and esports events in Nepal. The agreement, inked in the presence of NCC President Kamlesh Agrawal and Senior Vice President Deepak Malhotra, aims to strengthen Nepal’s esports ecosystem and promote the… Continue reading NCC signs MoU to boost E-sports, sports, and fitness industry in Nepal
ChildSafeNet and TikTok conducting Digital Safety Training for children in 7 districts
Kathmandu: ChildSafeNet has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 14 schools across seven districts in Nepal, spanning Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, to conduct digital safety training sessions and workshops for students, teachers, and parents. This initiative is being implemented in collaboration with TikTok. As part of this initiative, ChildSafeNet organised a three-day Training of… Continue reading ChildSafeNet and TikTok conducting Digital Safety Training for children in 7 districts
UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Kathmandu: The United Kingdom is set to become the first country to enact legislation targeting artificial intelligence tools used to create sexualized images of children. The move aims to tackle a growing issue, which Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned is on the rise. The government announced on Saturday that it will criminalize the possession,… Continue reading UK to introduce groundbreaking laws against AI-generated child abuse images
Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
Kathmandu: The government has introduced the Air Service Authority of Nepal (ASAN) Bill, which seeks to designate key responsibilities, previously held by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), to a newly established aviation authority. The proposed changes aim to streamline operations, enhance safety, and modernize Nepal’s air services. Under the ASAN Bill, the new… Continue reading Nepal govt reopens discussion to split CAAN
SC directs government to safeguard NID Data
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government to establish legal safeguards to protect individual data on national identity cards, aiming to prevent misuse of personal and biometric data while promoting governance and service delivery reforms. In a ruling on a case concerning the national identity card, the full bench of Chief Justice Prakash… Continue reading SC directs government to safeguard NID Data
CAN confirms coach Desai’s departure
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has officially decided not to extend the contract of national cricket team head coach Monty Desai, citing a mutual agreement. On Saturday evening, CAN took to Facebook to acknowledge Desai’s contributions. “From defending our ODI status against the odds to locking horns against Asian giants India and Pakistan… Continue reading CAN confirms coach Desai’s departure
Nepal’s first inter-school hackathon kicks off in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Nepal’s first-ever inter-school hackathon, Hack-अ-Thon, has commenced in Kathmandu, bringing together 235 students from 33 schools to tackle educational challenges under the theme “The Future of Learning.” The event is organized by Adhyayan School and Leapfrog Technology, in collaboration with Code for Nepal and Veda. Spanning from January 26 to February 19, 2025, the… Continue reading Nepal’s first inter-school hackathon kicks off in Kathmandu
Suspended MP Rabi Lamichhane meets speaker, seeks reinstatement
Kathmandu: Suspended Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane met with Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday, seeking the lifting of his suspension from Parliament. Lamichhane, accompanied by RSP lawmakers, arrived at Singha Durbar to submit an application arguing that his suspension was unlawful and against House regulations. According to sources, Lamichhane cited the case of… Continue reading Suspended MP Rabi Lamichhane meets speaker, seeks reinstatement