Death toll rises to 61 in Nepal's rain-induced disaster, people struggle to return homeHeavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation across southern Nepal, resulting in at least 61 deaths and submerging homes, fields,...
06 Oct, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
The Internet Still Bites Back: The role played by Discord in the Nepal uprisingRecent events in Nepal and Bangladesh highlight the internet's evolving role in democracy. Initially seen as a force for good, it now faces...
21 Sep, 2025, 08.40 AM IST
Nepal bans 26 social media platforms: Full list from Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to YouTubeNepal is facing widespread unrest as Gen Z protesters clash with police over the government's ban on 26 social media apps. The ban, justifi...
09 Sep, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
Nepal Protests: What is viral ‘nepo kids’ trend targeting politicians’ children that erupted from social media onto the streets?Kathmandu witnessed violent protests led by Generation Z against the Nepalese government's social media ban, resulting in casualties and in...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.29 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Nepal banned Instagram, X, YouTube and other social media platformsNepal has imposed a nationwide ban on 26 social media and messaging platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsAp...
07 Sep, 2025, 01.24 PM IST
Satcom has the potential to connect the hitherto unconnected: Communications minister Jyotiraditya ScindiaAt the 25th meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council, Indian officials highlighted the potential of non-terrestrial...
12 Nov, 2024, 12.05 AM IST
Nepal faces widespread internet outages over India payment disputeInternet providers in Nepal are facing widespread outages due to payments owed to Indian companies. The country has experienced service dis...
03 May, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
Decks cleared for Assam State Electronics Development Corporation Limited for high speed internet connectivityAMTRON stated, “Assam Electronics Development Corporation (AMTRON) becomes the first state PSU in the country to acquire a National level N...
31 Jul, 2021, 12.39 AM IST
Nepal allows internet, telecom services during international flightsThose airlines receiving permission from the International Civil Aviation Organisation would be granted permission to avail internet and te...
01 Apr, 2021, 05.56 PM IST
China uses corrupt leaders to make inroads into economically weaker countries like Nepal: ReportKathmandu [Nepal], July 13 (ANI) China uses corrupt leaders of economically weak countries to make inroads into those nations- Nepal being ...
13 Jul, 2020, 10.35 AM IST
Plan to cut roaming tariffs across South Asia in the worksA committee of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulatory Council (Satrc) is studying intra-region roaming rates being offered by various...
27 Oct, 2017, 09.52 AM IST
Plans to rebuild Nepal in 3 years: Consul GeneralThe official was speaking on the "Status of Nepal after Earthquake" organised by the MCC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
21 May, 2015, 08.40 PM IST
Tibet quake death toll 17; China sends rescue team to NepalThe temblor damaged several temples in Tibet's border area, but no casualties have been reported from there so far.
26 Apr, 2015, 09.40 AM IST
5 dead, 13 injured as earthquake jolts TibetThe quake was felt in the cities of Lhasa and Shigatse. Houses were damaged in Nyelam County and telecommunication services were interrupte...
25 Apr, 2015, 06.09 PM IST
India establishes crucial air navigation link with NepalIndia has established a crucial air navigation link with Nepal for exchanging real-time data on various aviation-related aspects.
13 Jun, 2014, 07.15 PM IST
Nepal to turn into a free wifi zone?In an ambitious move, Nepal, sandwiched between IT giants India and China, is planning to turn the country into a free wifi zone.
03 Jan, 2014, 06.06 PM IST
- Earthquake: 7 killed in Tibet, many left homeless
Earthquake has caused hundreds of landslides that have disrupted traffic, power & water supplies and telecommunications.
19 Sep, 2011, 10.58 AM IST