4G keeps growing fast in Nepal, while users still face slow speeds and patchy coverage
By Sajana Baral With 26.58 million users and rising penetration, 4G dominates Nepal’s internet market amid uneven service quality and limited progress on next-generation networks.
Why is Nepal’s private press covered in question marks today?
By Sajana Baral Dozens of newspapers are blanking out their front pages to fight a new government rule that pulls state ads from private media.
Tackling complex telecom, digital, and regulatory challenges
By Sajana Baral New communication minister must navigate social media policy gap and fragile digital governance.
Lack of digital awareness puts Nepali migrants abroad at legal risk
By Sajana Baral Recently, seven Nepalis have been arrested in the Gulf for allegedly filming and posting photos and videos of explosions, missile strikes and military activities.
Nepal moves to redefine digital payments under NRB law, stirring debate over tax, regulatory overlap
By Sajana Baral This has generated cautious optimism among digital payment stakeholders, alongside concerns about possible legal ambiguities and tax implications.
Parties ramp up social media spending ahead of elections
By Sajana Baral Data from past three months show parties and candidates spending lavishly, raising concerns over transparency and targeted campaigning.
Bulk SMS calling for royalist protests sparks privacy concerns
By Sajana Baral Around six million messages sent via Nepal Telecom network; regulator probes possible data breach.
Crowdfunding for Gen Z victims sees slow disbursement, transparency gaps
By Sajana Baral, Daya Dudraj & Samarpan Shree Dozens of Nepalis are raising funds for Gen Z protest victims, but many are to get aid amid limited oversight.
Gen Z protests shake Nepal’s political order, force interim government
By Sajana Baral Young demonstrators vow to decide the nation’s future as discontent over corruption and inequality spills from social media onto the streets.
Surge in GoFundMe campaigns after Nepal Gen Z protests
By Sajana Baral Thousands of dollars have already been collected, but such campaigns have not been without controversies in the past.
141 countries grant voting rights to citizens abroad, why not Nepal
By Sajana Baral From astronauts casting ballots in space to millions of overseas citizens voting by post or online, global practices show what Nepal has yet to achieve.
Nepal’s digital infrastructure withstands unrest as backup systems avert major collapse
By Sajana Baral While key offices suffered fire and looting, data centres and telecom networks kept essential services running.
Nepal’s social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate
By Sajana Baral Experts warn government action could tarnish international image, disrupt relations with global tech giants and affect economy.
Nepal’s social media ban explained in six questions
By Sajana Baral From why the decision was taken to its impact on creators and the digital economy, here’s what you need to know.
Nepal bans Facebook and other major social media platforms over non-compliance
By Sajana Baral Government enforces mandatory registration rule, allowing only listed platforms like TikTok and Viber.