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inDrive Brings Kathmandu’s Bargaining Culture to Life Through “Rate Milau, Momo Khaau” Campaign

inDrive Brings Kathmandu’s Bargaining Culture to Life Through “Rate Milau, Momo Khaau” Campaign

Posted by | Jun 2, 2026 | ,

kathmandu- With approximately 2,400 Kathmandu residents engaged, the activation brought Kathmandu’s bargaining culture to life Kathmandu, Nepal: inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, successfully concluded its three-day street activation campaign, “Rate Milau, Momo Khaau” across key locations in Kathmandu, engaging hundreds of participants through an interactive cultural experience inspired by Kathmandu’s everyday bargaining culture. The campaign was designed to boost awareness among Kathmandu’s urban youth by showcasing inDrive’s core feature, allowing riders to propose their own fares, while drivers have the freedom to accept, decline, or make a counteroffer in a relatable and engaging local context. Built around...

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25 Nepali Startups Join Second Cohort of India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network

25 Nepali Startups Join Second Cohort of India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network

Posted by | Jun 2, 2026 | ,

Kathmandu – The Embassy of India in Nepal has announced the commencement of the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme, bringing together 25 promising startups from Nepal. The selected startups represent a wide range of sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, cleantech, fintech, healthtech, agritech, e-commerce, mobility, manufacturing and construction technology, FMCG, aerospace, Internet of Things (IoT), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The inaugural ceremony was held at IITM Pravartak and attended by academics from IIT Madras, along with IITM Pravartak Chief Executive Officer M. J. Shankar Raman. Addressing the event virtually, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen...

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“India–Nepal Ties in Focus as Rabi Lamichhane Begins India Visit”

“India–Nepal Ties in Focus as Rabi Lamichhane Begins India Visit”

Posted by | Jun 2, 2026 | ,

Keshav Nepal – Recent strains in Nepal–India relations, reportedly triggered by Kathmandu’s decision not to receive India’s Foreign Secretary over protocol concerns, have attracted considerable attention across South Asia. Against this backdrop, New Delhi’s invitation to Rabi Lamichhane, Chairperson of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), represents a calculated diplomatic gesture aimed at restoring momentum in bilateral engagement. The invitation carries significance beyond symbolism. It reflects India’s recognition that while diplomatic protocol matters, sustained political engagement remains indispensable. For Nepal, the visit presents both an opportunity and a challenge. For Lamichhane personally, it offers a chance to demonstrate whether...

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Nepali Students Shine at Codeavour 7.0, Six Teams Win International Awards

Nepali Students Shine at Codeavour 7.0, Six Teams Win International Awards

Posted by | Jun 1, 2026 |

Kathmandu- Nepali students and young innovators demonstrated exceptional talent in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, IoT, and coding at Codeavour 7.0, achieving remarkable success on the international stage. During the two-day competition held last week in Jakarta, Indonesia, six teams from Nepal won awards in different categories, highlighting the country’s growing potential in STEM education and technological innovation. Students from SkillsUp Global, Uthan Robotics Lab, and Beyond Apogee, as well as Asia Pacific School, Kathmandu New Castle School, Laligurans National Academy, Reliance Public School, Bagmati School, Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu Valley School and College, Morang Pathibhara School, Gyanodaya Balbatika School, St....

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PM Shah furnishing responses to lawmakers’ queries in HoR

PM Shah furnishing responses to lawmakers’ queries in HoR

Posted by | May 31, 2026 | ,

Kathmandu – Prime Minister Balendra Shah is currently furnishing responses to the queries raised by lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting. In response to Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Narsing KC’s query over delayed official release of the Gauri Bahadur Karki-led commission report on Gen Z movement, PM Shah said government would not only officially make public the Karki-led report on Gen Z movement but all other issues of human rights violations perpetrated in different agitations and related reports. PM Shah said government is committed to human rights, so it studies well and make public all reports. In...

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