inDrive has pledged to address drivers’ demands, but no agreement has been reached on a minimum fare as Nepal lacks a clear legal framework governing ride-hailing services.

Outdated technology, shortsighted procurement, vendor dependency and a chronic shortage of technical personnel are routinely bringing state systems down, leaving citizens without access to basic public services.

The 25-year blueprint also envisions Bus Rapid Transit, car-free zones, road upgrades and major junction improvements to tackle worsening congestion.

Officials say the leaked credentials highlight long-standing weaknesses in government digital security, with immediate efforts underway to secure affected accounts.

Companies say former employees and insiders are walking away with proprietary code and turning it into rival products. Legal remedies remain slow, limited, and companies often suffer heavy losses before cases are resolved.

From home healthcare and Braille-to-Unicode tools to AI-powered farming and tourism, young innovators unveil practical solutions at the ‘Code for Impact’ hackathon.

DRS Gaming and Horaa Esports fly Nepal’s flag at the Esports World Cup as players chase historic success abroad while warning that a lack of domestic tournaments and government support threatens the industry at home.

As Nepal’s platform economy expands, thousands of workers shoulder rising costs, shrinking earnings and few legal safeguards.

Dhaka’s approval creates a technical pathway for satellite internet into Nepal, yet licensing rules and foreign ownership restrictions continue to keep Starlink out.

The National Advertising Policy 2026 introduces regulation for influencer marketing, sponsored content and AI-generated ads, while tightening oversight across digital platforms.

The report highlights a wide gap between the availability of digital infrastructure in the country and how effectively people use it.

Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun says the academy has become overstaffed and politically influenced, while NAST warns the proposed reforms threaten its autonomy and put scientific research under bureaucratic control.

With no legal framework and only a skeleton staff, Nepal’s newest ministry is taking shape under a minister whose unconventional methods are attracting as much attention as his ambitions.

The success of a new telecom license rests on whether the state can finally overcome the legacy of political interference and outdated infrastructure policies, experts say.

Tasks that once took weeks can now be done in hours, but experts warn that speed may come with security risks.