Spotify officially launching in 80 new markets, including Nepal

Spotify, the most popular audio streaming and media service provider based in Sweden has announced an extensive expansion introducing the service to more than 80 new markets across the globe that will include 36 new languages to the platform. This…

You can finally book international flight tickets right from the eSewa app

You can now book international flight tickets directly from eSewa. It was possible to book international flights using eSewa earlier as well via SastoTicket, Meroflight.com, Nepal Airlines, Megabyte Travels, and XcelTrip. However, you needed to verify your registration on these…

Nepal is getting its own satellite, thanks to a plan from NTA

Recently the Government of Nepal announced to put up its own satellites in space. Following the announcement, Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has come forward with a plan to launch its satellite. This is said to save billions of rupees that…

WorldLink to build data centers across 14 cities in Nepal

WorldLink Communication will be building data centers across 14 cities in Nepal. The company organized a press conference today announcing a budget worth 3 billion Nepalese rupees for the project that will span over the next three years. WorldLink is…

Government of Nepal launches Nagarik App for public services

The much anticipated “Nagarik App” has finally launched albeit in the beta stage. The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) under its Digital Nepal Framework project has launched the app with an aim to provide all…

Here’s how you can pay IRD taxes via eSewa

eSewa now allows you to pay your property; business or any other taxes related to the Inland Revenue Department, Government of Nepal through its platform. This new addition on top of earlier ones including payment of electricity and water bills…

Presidential Business School IT Career Conclave to start from January 9

Presidential Business School, located in Bhakti Thapa Sadak, Thapagaun, Kathmandu, together with Living with ICT is organizing the Presidential Business School (PBS) IT Career Conclave on its premises from 25 to 26 Poush 2077 (9 to 10 January 2021). The…

Government to penalize e-commerce businesses without websites, could fine up to NPR 1 lakh

E-commerce businesses or online shops without an electronic medium that have been carrying out their business via social media (like Facebook and Instagram) could now be subjected to government litigation in Nepal. Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Government of…

Nepal Telecom launches NTTV, its new IPTV service

After several delays, Nepal Telecom has finally launched its IPTV service starting today called NTTV. It was most likely going to start from 13 April 2020, and the state-owned telecommunication service provider did complete all preparations, however, the service halted…

Bugv: Nepal’s first bug bounty platform launches with rewards system

Cynical Technology Pvt. Ltd. introduces the first-ever bug bounty platform called “Bugv” in Nepal, aimed towards more affordable and accessible cybersecurity services. Naresh LamGade, Founder of Bugv Nepal stated that the software owners can leverage the platform in order to…

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) allows international payment up to $500

You can now pay for international goods and services, courtesy of prepaid Dollar Cards — which your banks can now issue — all thanks to Nepal Rastra Bank’s (NRB) new rule regarding international payments. This means you can directly pay…

Huawei ICT Award 2020 Grand Finale held successfully

The 5th edition of Huawei ICT Awards 2020 has been concluded last Saturday at Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza, Kathmandu. The event was organized and presented by Living with ICT and Huawei respectively, with awards given to 12 competitors including 11…

International payment a part of the plan of Nepal Rastra Bank, says the Governor

Nepal Rastra Bank is looking forward to facilitating digital international payment in Nepal soon. Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari, Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, made the announcement during Fonepay Digital Economy Conclave. “We are looking to allow users to create…