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Nepal’s social media ban pushes tech-dependent businesses into crisis

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s digital economy has been thrown into turmoil after the government’s sweeping decision to block 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp, citing lack of registration. The move has paralyzed the country’s online marketplace, leaving thousands of businesses scrambling for alternatives and threatening millions of livelihoods...

Nepal’s social media ban pushes tech-dependent businesses into crisis
Hamro Patro submits registration; MoCIT confirms X (Formerly Twitter) also seeks process in Nepal

Hamro Patro submits registration; MoCIT confirms X (Formerly Twitter) also seeks process in Nepal

Facebook, Whatsapp, Messenger go offline in Nepal as government enforces ban on 26 apps

Facebook, Whatsapp, Messenger go offline in Nepal as government enforces ban on 26 apps

Nepal’s social media ban strains ISPs as users turn to VPNs; Internet traffic data reveals heavy reliance

Nepal’s social media ban strains ISPs as users turn to VPNs; Internet traffic data reveals heavy reliance

Nepal bans unregistered social media platforms: Which apps will work and which are blocked? (Full List)

Nepal bans unregistered social media platforms: Which apps will work and which are blocked? (Full List)

Nepal government orders immediate ban on social media platforms without official registration

Nepal government orders immediate ban on social media platforms without official registration

Unregistered social media platforms to be disabled in Nepal: PM’s chief adviser

Unregistered social media platforms to be disabled in Nepal: PM’s chief adviser

Why are banks in Nepal closing at 4 PM? A look into the changing banking landscape

Why are banks in Nepal closing at 4 PM? A look into the changing banking landscape

BYD partners with Airlift to collect waste in Everest region using drone technology

BYD partners with Airlift to collect waste in Everest region using drone technology

Nepali consulate general in New York, in partnership with Genese Solution, hosted a dialogue with the Nepali tech diaspora

Nepali consulate general in New York, in partnership with Genese Solution, hosted a dialogue with the Nepali tech diaspora

NAS-IT charts bold path with new leadership, policy push, and global engagement

NAS-IT charts bold path with new leadership, policy push, and global engagement

NNET(Purple) launches nationwide internet and IPTV services with FTTR and IPv6 technology

NNET(Purple) launches nationwide internet and IPTV services with FTTR and IPv6 technology

Smart Choice Technologies joins PCI Security Standards Council’s first India–South Asia Regional engagement board

Smart Choice Technologies joins PCI Security Standards Council’s first India–South Asia Regional engagement board

Nepal government orders social media platforms to register within 7 days or face deactivation in Nepal

Nepal government orders social media platforms to register within 7 days or face deactivation in Nepal

Nepal endorses first ever National AI Policy amid concerns over readiness and regulation

Nepal endorses first ever National AI Policy amid concerns over readiness and regulation

Minister accuses Meta of disrespecting Nepal’s sovereignty, Says new Social Media Law inevitable

Minister accuses Meta of disrespecting Nepal’s sovereignty, Says new Social Media Law inevitable

NTA, NT sign major deal to extend optical fiber in Gandaki and Lumbini under RTDF

NTA, NT sign major deal to extend optical fiber in Gandaki and Lumbini under RTDF

PM Oli urges social media platforms to register and pay taxes

PM Oli urges social media platforms to register and pay taxes

Google Maps launches street view in Nepal

Google Maps launches street view in Nepal

Man hospitalized after following ChatGPT diet advice involving toxic compound

Man hospitalized after following ChatGPT diet advice involving toxic compound

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