A $90 million joint project from ADB and the World Bank aims to upgrade Nepal's digital public infrastructure, digitize key government services, and strengthen cybersecurity. Here is what the project actually covers, and what it means for citizens, businesses, and Nepal's broader digital ambitions.
Mahabir Pun, the Magsaysay Award winner who brought wireless internet to remote Nepal villages and built the National Innovation Center, is now Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation. Here is why his appointment could reshape Nepal's tech future.
From a sovereign AI computing center in Kathmandu to 50% income tax exemption on IT exports, Nepal's 2026/27 budget is the most ambitious tech policy package the country has ever seen. Here is what is in it, who benefits, and what still needs to happen.
The long-awaited UPI-NPI payment corridor between Nepal and India went live on June 9, 2026. Here is who can use it, how it works, what it costs, and why this changes remittances, travel, and digital payments for Nepalis.
A new fare-payment system using smart cards and offline QR codes is starting to appear on Nepali buses. If it expands well, it could reduce cash hassles, fare disputes and small overcharging in everyday travel.
A new Supreme Court interim order has brought the WorldLink tax dispute back into focus. This matters not just for one ISP, but for internet pricing, regulatory clarity and the wider broadband sector in Nepal.
Nepal Police now lets citizens file complaints through its official app instead of only visiting a police office in person. The change could matter for access, evidence handling and faster reporting in Nepal.
NTA’s decision to give Nepal Telecom an extra 5 MHz in the 800 MHz band is not just a technical allocation. It could improve 4G capacity, indoor coverage and rural network quality for users across Nepal.
The so-called Nepse AI scam is not just another fake app story. It shows how criminals can use AI branding, social ads and remote-access software to target Nepali investors, bank accounts and digital identities at the same time.
Smart Telecom’s collapse is no longer just a failed private operator story. It has become a major test of how Nepal handles telecom regulation, political intervention, unpaid public dues and state asset recovery.
Nepal Telecom’s move toward online prepaid SIM KYC correction could remove one more branch-only hassle for users, if the service expands reliably beyond the trial stage.
Nepal’s new online law-feedback platform could make draft laws more visible and public participation easier, if the system is updated consistently and people actually use it.
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Telegram’s application to register in Nepal is not just a company compliance story. It could become an important test of how Nepal regulates global platforms, handles bans and balances fraud concerns with digital rights.
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Nepal Telecom says its 4G network now covers 750 local levels and all 77 districts. That is more than a telecom milestone: it is a useful signal about Nepal’s connectivity gap, service quality and what still remains unfinished.
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Nepali users now have several mainstream ways to pay digitally, but they are not interchangeable. This guide explains where eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay and ConnectIPS are strongest, where they are weaker, and which one fits which kind of user in Nepal.
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A new government signal on OTT regulation and last-mile internet expansion could shape how digital platforms, telecom operators and users in Nepal are governed in the coming months.
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A reported billing bypass at Nepal Telecom is not just an outage story. It raises bigger questions about aging telecom infrastructure, delayed modernization and how disruptions can affect millions of users in Nepal.
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The race to lead NTA is not just an appointments story. Nepal’s next telecom regulator leadership will shape 5G timing, licensing disputes, market enforcement and the broader credibility of digital policy execution.
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Uber is no longer just showing signs of a Nepal launch. It has started ride-hailing operations through TaxiMandu, a move that could reshape competition, driver economics and customer expectations in Kathmandu.
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The Smart Telecom asset sale to Ncell is no longer just a distressed telecom story. It now raises bigger questions about who controls failed telecom assets, how public dues are protected and how Nepal enforces telecom rules.
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Ncell’s new appeal to the government is not just a corporate lobbying story. It could shape telecom competition, 5G investment, ownership structure, regulatory credibility and service continuity for millions of users in Nepal.
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Dollar cards have become one of the most important workarounds for Nepali users who need to pay for global subscriptions, software, ads and online tools. But many people still do not understand the limits, fees and trade-offs.
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More than Rs 16.21 crore in unpaid RTDF fees and penalties is not just an accounting issue. It raises bigger questions about rural-connectivity funding, regulatory enforcement and whether money meant for underserved areas is being handled effectively.
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This is not just a niche telecom contract story. Questions around Ncell’s reported A2P SMS gateway arrangement could matter for competition, revenue transparency, regulatory oversight and how strategic telecom deals are scrutinized in Nepal.
