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
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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
Nepali students spend Rs 64.15 bn on foreign education in seven months
Kathmandu: Nepali students pursuing higher education abroad have taken Rs 64.15 billion out of the country in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The NRB report highlights that under the services account, overall travel expenses have surged by 10.6 percent, reaching Rs 115.88… Continue reading Nepali students spend Rs 64.15 bn on foreign education in seven months
Nepal declares 2025-2035 as Internal Employment Promotion Decade
Kathmandu: The Nepalese government has declared the decade from 2025 to 2035 as the Internal Employment Promotion Decade, aiming to generate more job opportunities within the country. The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the ‘National Labor and Employment Conference-2081’ organized by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security. As part of… Continue reading Nepal declares 2025-2035 as Internal Employment Promotion Decade