Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu- As Nepal accelerates its digital transformation with the implementation of the National AI Policy and the establishment of the National AI Centre, the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB) organized a keynote program titled “AI for Humanity: Navigating the Great Societal Challenges of the AI Age” at The Soaltee in Kathmandu. Addressing the event, Dr. Sanjay Pradhan, President of WFEB, highlighted the immense opportunities and emerging challenges that artificial intelligence presents for Nepal. He said AI has the potential to accelerate national development, improve governance, and empower young people, while emphasizing that its development must remain ethical,...

Kathmandu- The British Council has announced the South Asia TeachingEnglish Online Conference 2026, a free three-day virtual event that will bring together educators, researchers and teacher educators from across South Asia to discuss the future of English language teaching. Scheduled to take place from July 23 to 25, the conference will explore how creativity, inclusion and emerging technologies can help prepare learners with the communication, collaboration and critical-thinking skills needed in a rapidly changing world. The event comes as education systems across South Asia seek innovative ways to balance curriculum demands with evolving learner needs. While English remains a...

Kathmandu-  NMB Bank Limited has launched ‘Pradesh Bachat Khata’, a new savings scheme offering province-specific savings accounts tailored to customers across all seven provinces of Nepal. The initiative aims to provide localized banking solutions by recognizing the unique cultural identity and financial needs of each province while promoting greater financial inclusion. Under the scheme, the bank has introduced seven specialized savings accounts: Koshi Bachat Khata for Koshi Province, Mithila Bachat Khata for Madhesh Province, Bagmati Bachat Khata for Bagmati Province, Phewa Bachat Khata for Gandaki Province, Buddha Bhumi Bachat Khata for Lumbini Province, Rara Bachat Khata for Karnali Province,...