Nepal's AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready? More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders.
The 10-day country: Why Nepal must legislate its way out of the energy crisis Every time the price of fuel rises in Nepal, the country performs a familiar ritual. Taxes are cut. Allowances are slashed. A longer weekend is announced.
One-stop service reform: Must walk the talk The country’s push for one-stop service delivery is being presented as a bold new reform in public administration. It is a key part of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government’s 100-day agenda, conceived in the wake of the Gen Z movement that called for more accountable, transparent, and citizen-centric governance.
Environment Nepal issues new plastic bag directive, bans bags thinner than 40 microns The Government has issued a new Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082, replacing the earlier directive of 2068, establishing comprehensive standards for the production, import, storage, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags across the country. Environment
Lifestyle Thus Nepal participates UCI Para Cycling World Cup On 10th March 2026, I got a call from a woman cycling activist Asmita Rajbansi. She was seeking a help to bid farewell and good luck to Ranjana Dhami, who was rushing to participate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para Cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai Thailand. Lifestyle
Kathmandu RSP wins 1 seats, leads in 52 as Election Commission posts early results from 69 of 165 constituencies The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)has won 1 seat and is leading in 52 more constituencies, according to early results posted on the Election Commission of Nepal's official portal covering 69 of the 165 House of Representatives constituencies as vote counting continues Friday. Kathmandu
World Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World
Nepal Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar. Nepal
Entertainment Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53 Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy†and “Euphoria†and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. Entertainment
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal. Nepal
Health No Nipah case in Nepal, Health Ministry adopts high vigilance Nepal has not recorded any case of Nipah virus infection so far, but the government has placed the country on high public health alert following confirmed cases in neighbouring India and heightened regional surveillance, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said on Monday. Health
