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NEA's 'Digital Infrastructure Company' comes into operation
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (258+ words) KATHMANDU, April 30:" The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)'s subsidiary company 'Nepal Digital Infrastructure Company' has come into full operation." The Company has been brought into operation to completely transform the information technology and telecommunication sectors of the country, the NEA…...
IGP hails govt decision not to relocate police academy as historic
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (220+ words) KATHMANDU, April 24: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has expressed satisfaction after the government decided not to relocate the National Police Training Academy located in Maharajgunj. The Cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided that all land of the…...
Lack of formal registration of social media in Nepal hindering cybercrime investigations: IGP Karki
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (322+ words) KATHMANDU, April 23: Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has said that the absence of formal registration of social media platforms in Nepal is seriously affecting cybercrime investigation and control. Briefing a meeting of the Federalism Strengthening and National Concerns…...
Birgunj customs collects Rs 177. 66 billion revenue in nine months
1+ week, 2+ day ago (162+ words) KATHMANDU, April 21: The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 177. 66 billion in revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The revenue collection marks an increase of Rs 16. 20 billion, or around 10 percent, compared to the same period in…...
Harka Sampang files complaints with cyber bureau over death threats
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (214+ words) KATHMANDU, March 30: Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harka Sampang, said that he has lodged a complaint at the Cyber Bureau of the Nepal Police against an individual for allegedly issuing death threats via social media." Sampang, also Member of…...
Nepal's Digital Crossroads: Building a Transparent Future
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (271+ words) The government recently introduced the Personal Data Protection Policy, 2082 (2025) (PDPP), which is a welcome step, but its success depends on whether it can translate fine promises into enforceable rights. A Patchwork System in Need of Reform Together, these laws reflect…...
High Court orders FNJ to conduct labor negotiations peacefully
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The Patan High Court has directed the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) to ensure that labor negotiations conducted for the welfare and rights of journalists are carried out peacefully. A joint bench of judges Rishi Rajbhandari and Netra…...
NRB reports improvement in financial inclusion
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Nepal has witnessed a significant improvement in financial service in terms of access, use and quality." A Financial Inclusion Index released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Sunday, showed that Nepal's financial inclusion index rose from 0. 47 to 0. 53 in…...
CIAA Must Continue Chasing Bigger Fish
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) Nepal's trusted English news portal and The New York Times partner, delivering the latest news, analysis, and opinions on politics, business, society, and more. Beyond Borders, Beyond News CIAA Must Continue Chasing Bigger Fish The arrest of Pradeep Adhikari, Director…...
Concern grows as India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt app
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (520+ words) NEW DELHI, Dec 2: India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy. The country has a massive 1. 16 billion mobile phone users, according to government…...