Author: Himalaya Post

UK Minister Malhotra for collaboration on technical education

Kathmandu- Visiting UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, has said the British government was willing to expand collaboration with Nepal in the sector of technical education. Malhotra, who is currently in a 3-day Nepal visit, said it during a high-level discussion organized by the Nepal-Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industries in the federal capital today. She was speaking on ‘British education partnership for Nepal’. The collaboration would further deepen Nepal-Britain ties, she said, arguing that expansion of educational access and employment could be promoted to link education with economy. “We’re thinking...

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Samsung Nepal Announces “Samsung Saving Days” giving up to 23% discount and 24 months EMI easy financing on essential home appliances

Kathmandu – Samsung Nepal has announced Samsung Saving Days, bringing exciting savings and easier monthly payment options across its washing machine and refrigerator range. Designed for customers who want to upgrade essential home appliances without stretching their budget, the campaign started from May 21 to July 19, 2026, so upgrading can feel simple and doable during the summer months. Under Samsung Saving Days, customers can enjoy up to 23% discount on select Washing Machine models and up to 17% discount on Refrigerators, along with an extended 24-month EMI plan that starts from as low as NPR 1,370/month on Washing...

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New Companions for Smarter Living: Xiaomi Tag and Redmi Headphones Neo

Kathmandu- Leading technology brand Xiaomi has unveiled two new AIoT devices in Nepal, Xiaomi Tag and Redmi Headphones Neo, designed to make everyday life smarter, simpler and more intuitive. Xiaomi Tag: Weighing just 10g, Xiaomi tag is designed to track personal items like keys, purse, and suitcases, with the use of dedicated tracking app. It is compatible with wide range of devices, improving location accuracy making it easier to be found once marked as lost with the Lost Mode function that provides owner’s contact details when found by others. It also sends alerts for unfamiliar locations while allowing users...

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OPINION- Bridging Forecasts and Communities: Scaling up Anticipatory Action in Nepal

Kathmandu-  Previous year, I visited Phalelung Rural Municipality of Panchthar district in order to provide an orientation on Anticipatory Action (AA) to the local community influencers. Leaders from various faiths- priests, monks, pastors and gurus- were picked as influencers so that they could convince people better to be mobilized during disaster management. The participants were made aware on foundational principles of Anticipatory Action by linking the ideas to the swift and strategic practices and empowering them to cope with hazards. By equipping such trusted voices with timely information and practical frameworks, Nepal Red Cross aimed to enhance community readiness...

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Yango Ride Introduces Passenger Completed Account Badge to Strengthen Trust Between Drivers and Passengers

Kathmandu- Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, is rolling out a completed passenger profile badge — a new feature that displays a passenger’s account status directly to partner drivers at the moment of order acceptance. The update marks the first time Yango Ride has made passenger profile a visible, shared signal of trust within the ride experience. Turning a profile into a shared safety signal When a passenger fully completes Yango Ride’s profile — which includes submitting their name and selfie — they receive a special badge that becomes visible to partner drivers reviewing an...

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