Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Kathmandu: India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) has opened applications for Nepali entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the startup ecosystems of Nepal and India. According to the Embassy of India in Nepal, the selected participants will take part in an eight-week fully funded training and innovation program at the Indian Institute… Continue reading Applications open for India-Nepal startup partnership program

Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia

Kathmandu: China has announced plans to ease the chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company based in the Netherlands. The Netherlands had invoked a Cold War-era law in September to take over Nexperia, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and the need to ensure chip availability during emergencies.… Continue reading Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia

Horaa Esports shines as Nepali teams impress at PUBG MOBILE Super League 2025

Kathmandu: PUBG MOBILE Super League (PMSL) 2025 Central and South Asia Fall season concluded in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Nepali teams delivering notable performances in the international esports arena. According to the organizers, Horaa Esports, 4YONKO ROYAL JUTTI, and NEPEX Esports represented Nepal in the Group Stage of the tournament. Among them, Horaa Esports and… Continue reading Horaa Esports shines as Nepali teams impress at PUBG MOBILE Super League 2025

Ncell expands 4G network with 20 new towers across Nepal

Kathmandu: Ncell has brought 20 new 4G towers into operation across multiple locations in Nepal within the past 10 days, expanding coverage and improving service quality for its customers. According to a statement issued by the company on Wednesday, the new towers were installed in several local levels of Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces. The… Continue reading Ncell expands 4G network with 20 new towers across Nepal

Ncell appoints Michael Foley as new CEO

Kathmandu: Ncell has appointed Michael Foley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2025. Foley will succeed Syed MD Enamul Kabir, who had been serving as Acting CEO. Kabir will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company said in a statement. With over two decades of senior leadership experience… Continue reading Ncell appoints Michael Foley as new CEO

KMC launches new Digital Address System

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the Digital Address System (DAS) in its ward no 26 with an objective to make the ward more technology-friendly. Khyamraj Tiwari, Chairperson of Ward No 26 and Coordinator of the Good-Governance Committee of the KMC, today, inaugurated the digital metric house address system. The new system uses… Continue reading KMC launches new Digital Address System

Nepali team off to USA to compete in Startup World Cup

Kathmanu: Nepali Champion Startup Team has left here for Silicon Valley of the United States of America for global competition of Startup World Cup, 2025. Founder of DL Surf Arjun Ghimire left for USA on Thursday to participate in the global competition. DL Surf is the winner of the most prestigious international startup competition recently… Continue reading Nepali team off to USA to compete in Startup World Cup

Energy Minister stresses on use of electric vehicles

Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has laid emphasis on promotion of electric vehicles to control air pollution and take the country towards green economy. Inaugurating the charging stations operated by Change Digital at different places of the country including Samakhusi today, Minister Ghising pointed out the need of converting petroleum… Continue reading Energy Minister stresses on use of electric vehicles

Nepal’s first homegrown social platform ‘Global Diary’ launched

Kathmandu: Nepal’s first homegrown social media platform ‘Global Diary’, powered by AI technology, has been launched. The platform is a comprehensive one that aims to support digital transformation, promote commercial empowerment, and encourages inclusive technological development. Designed to empower businesses, individuals, and government agencies, Global Diary brings communication, trade, and opportunities together on a single… Continue reading Nepal’s first homegrown social platform ‘Global Diary’ launched

PM Karki owns no official ID in facebook, X: OPMCM

Kathmandu: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has clarified that there are no official social media accounts in the name of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. In a press statement issued on September 25, OPMCM spokesperson Rabilal Sharma confirmed that the Prime Minister does not have any Facebook or X (Twitter)… Continue reading PM Karki owns no official ID in facebook, X: OPMCM