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India recognises Nepal food lab for exports after a five-year wait

Kathmandu, April 8 -- India's food safety authority has officially recognised standard certificates issued by Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL), marking a milestone five year... Read More


Nepal lab tests reveal hazardous levels of pesticides in vegetables in market

Kathmandu, April 2 -- High pesticide residues have been found in major vegetables sold in the Kathmandu Valley-and government lab tests confirm they are serious health risks. On Tuesday, tests conduc... Read More


BIS certification delays leave Nepali exports stranded

Kathmandu, March 30 -- Although India has briefly reopened the export of footwear, sanitary pads, and diapers-extending the deadline for manufacturers to obtain or renew Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS... Read More


Nepal Rastra Bank launches digital finance innovation hub to boost fintech

Kathmandu, March 28 -- With the rapid evolution of financial technology, Nepal's central bank has launched the Digital Finance Innovation Hub to support fintech innovators in testing their digital pay... Read More


India dominates Nepal's orthodox tea export market

Kathmandu, March 26 -- Nepal exports more than 88 percent of its orthodox tea to India, leaving only a small fraction for third-country markets. A recent report highlights the need for market diversi... Read More


Consumer court begins work amid rising instances of negligence, fraud

Kathmandu, March 18 -- On September 18, 2019, Manital Shrestha, a resident of Gharbaritol in Banke, passed away. Following his death, his wife, Namrata, filed a lawsuit against the Nepalgunj Medical C... Read More


Consumer court, Nepal's first, to begin operations today

Kathmandu, March 15 -- Nepal's first consumer court, a specialised judicial body handling consumer complaints and grievances, is set to kick off operations on Saturday, March 15, coinciding with World... Read More


With AI, LG reinforces its commitment to making everyday life smarter

Nepal, March 14 -- It has been 40 years since LG partnered with CG Group, Nepal, to cater to the consumer electronics market in Nepal with its innovative technology. Headquartered in Seoul, South Kore... Read More


What is a startup? The government has a definition now

Kathmandu, March 13 -- The government of Nepal has introduced the first amendment to the Industrial Enterprise Regulation, aiming to promote startups by defining their status and providing legal recog... Read More


E-commerce law passes, 25 years after business began

Kathmandu, March 4 -- Nepal's Parliament passed the Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) Bill on Sunday, marking a milestone in regulating the country's burgeoning trade, nearly two and a half decades sin... Read More