Kathmandu: TikTok and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly announced a partnership today to promote Nepal’s extraordinary landscapes, cultural heritage, and adventure experiences to a global audience. The initiative centers on #LifetimeExperiences, a creator-led campaign that will feature a dedicated in-app experience designed to help travelers discover the country’s must-see destinations and hidden gems. NTB… Continue reading TikTok partners with NTB to showcase Nepal tourism to the world
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Redmi launches new smartwatches in Nepal, targeting active lifestyle users
Kathmandu: Global technology brand Xiaomi has introduced two new smartwatches in Nepal under its Redmi sub-brand, expanding options in the country’s growing wearable market. The Redmi Watch 5 Active and Redmi Watch 5 Lite with GNSS aim to address consumer demand for longer battery life, precise navigation, and durable designs, the company announced. The Redmi… Continue reading Redmi launches new smartwatches in Nepal, targeting active lifestyle users
Nepal government endorses National AI Policy
Kathmandu: The government has decided to endorse the ‘National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, 2082 BS. The Policy presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology before the government was approved by the August 11 Cabinet meeting. Minister for Communications and Information and government Spokesperson Prithvi Subba Gurung shared this unveiling the decisions of the… Continue reading Nepal government endorses National AI Policy
Nepali parliament pass Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill
Kathmandu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives has passed the ‘Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill-2082’ unanimously. Though the proposal seeking its passage was tabled in yesterday’s meeting it could not be passed for lack of quorum, said Speaker Devraj Ghimire. He mentioned that a programme was set to table a bill related to… Continue reading Nepali parliament pass Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill
Cases of banking frauds, financial crimes up in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: The District Police Range has received a maximum number of cases related to the banking fraud in the last fiscal year. A total of 12,915 cases related to banking fraud and financial crime were registered in the Range in the last one year, according to the Chief of the Range, Bishow Adhikari. The Range… Continue reading Cases of banking frauds, financial crimes up in Kathmandu
Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to be enforced this year: Minister Gurung
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has announced that the government will implement the Digital Nepal Framework (DNF) 2.0 within this year. Speaking at a meeting of the Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly on Tuesday, Gurung said the updated framework has been prepared and will… Continue reading Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 to be enforced this year: Minister Gurung
Utilization of technology needed for culture preservation, says NA Chairman Dahal
Kathmandu: National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has shared that inclusive, equitable and creative use of technology was indispensable for the preservation of identity, language and culture of the indigenous nationalities. Addressing a programme organised at Basantapur Dabali on the occasion of 31st International Day of the World Indigenous People, Chairman Dahal opined that… Continue reading Utilization of technology needed for culture preservation, says NA Chairman Dahal
All Federal Hospitals in Nepal to Implement Online Payment System
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has mandated all federal hospitals in Nepal to implement digital payment systems, including online and QR-based transactions, for all billing services. The directive, issued on Wednesday, aligns with Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel’s broader initiative to digitize federal hospital services and improve service delivery. In an official… Continue reading All Federal Hospitals in Nepal to Implement Online Payment System
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the ‘digital divide’ has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone. Sharing experience of his participation, in four international conferences on IT and related issues held in the recent… Continue reading Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung
NRB to integrate National ID with banking dector
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled its monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), introducing a major reform to integrate the national identity card system with the country’s banking sector. According to the new policy, banks and financial institutions will be able to obtain Know Your Customer (KYC) information directly through the national ID… Continue reading NRB to integrate National ID with banking dector