Establishing an Independent IT Regulatory Authority
To make necessary legal and institutional arrangements within 60 days to establish an Independent Regulatory Authority to make rules and regulate matters related to Information Technology and Digital Governance.
सूचना प्रविधि तथा डिजिटल गभर्नेन्स सम्बन्धी नियम बनाउने र नियमन गर्ने स्वतन्त्र नियामक निकाय (Independent Regulatory Authority) को स्थापनाका लागि आवश्यक कानूनी तथा संस्थागत प्रवन्ध ६० दिनभित्र गर्ने।
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Sorted by date, newest firstNepal’s IT companies are estimated to export software and other IT services worth around Rs 150 billion, with more than 100,000 skilled workers employed in the sector. The IT industry also produces IT services worth more than Rs 100 billion for the domestic market. Yet, instead of relying on this growing private sector, the government […] The post Nepal’s IT industry is booming. So why is the govt setting up its own software company? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.
Why matched: The article discusses the government's decision to establish its own software company despite the thriving IT industry, which indicates a lack of support for existing businesses.
Sentiment: The sentiment is negative as it highlights concerns about government intervention in a successful sector, suggesting that this move could undermine local IT companies.
Tribhuvan University’s first-year undergraduate examinations are currently underway. Last week, colleges across the country were busy distributing admit cards to students. However, while institutions focused on making admit card distribution more convenient, they largely overlooked data security and privacy. Padma Kanya Campus in Bagbazar publicly exposed the personal data of 1,364 students by posting their […] The post Weak data protection exposes Nepal to growing cybersecurity risks appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.
Why matched: The article's focus on inadequate data security measures points to the need for establishing an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: It mentions that institutions are overlooking data security, suggesting a lack of regulatory oversight and the need for reform.
Chargé d’Affaires Scott Urbom joined U.S.-based technology company Veel to celebrate the company's expansion across Nepal and India, highlighting growing U.S.-Nepal collaboration in innovation, digital trade, and the creator economy.Veel, an artificial intelligence-driven technology company, helps brands and content creators develop marketing campaigns, produce and manage digital content, and collaborate more efficiently. The company is also expanding its software deve
Why matched: The article discusses the expansion of a technology company in Nepal, which relates to drafting digital governance and data protection policies.
Sentiment: The expansion of digital economy initiatives by a U.S.-based company is presented positively, indicating growth in the digital sector.
वास्तविकता के हो भने कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ताले सफ्टवेयर इन्जिनियरलाई विस्थापित गरिरहेको छैन, बरु उनीहरूको काम गर्ने तरिका मात्रै परिवर्तन गरिरहेको छ।...
Why matched: The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on software engineers, which relates to the need for drafting digital governance and data protection policies.
Sentiment: The article presents a factual analysis of the changes in the software engineering field due to AI without expressing a clear positive or negative stance.
काठमाडौं– प्रविधिको तीव्र विकाससँगै नियामकीय क्षमता वृद्धि हुन नसक्दा मुलुकको दूरसञ्चार तथा इन्टरनेट क्षेत्रमा समानान्तर गतिविधि बढ्न थालेको छ । नियामकीय निकाय नेपाल दूरसञ्चार प्राधिकरण आन्तरिक समस्यामा फसिरहँदा देशका विभिन्न जिल्लामा समानान्तर इन्टरनेट नेटवर्क सञ्चालन भइरहेको पाइएको हो । तर, प्राधिकरण त्यसलाई नियन्त्रण गर्न सक्षम देखिएको छैन । समानान्तर इन्टरनेट नेटवर्क सञ्चालनमा आइरहेको सूचना बारम्बार […]
Why matched: The article discusses challenges in the telecommunications sector due to regulatory issues, which relates to the need for establishing an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The article indicates that the regulatory authority is struggling to keep up with technological advancements, suggesting a failure in effective governance.
Kathmandu, July 12: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its willingness to invest and cooperate with Nepal in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, information technology, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. During a bilateral meeting held on Friday between Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari and a UAE delegation led […] The post UAE interested to invest in AI, data centres, IT, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure appeared first on Peoples' Review.
Why matched: The article discusses UAE's interest in investing in digital infrastructure, which aligns with the reform item about drafting digital governance and data protection policies.
Sentiment: The article presents a favorable development regarding foreign investment in digital infrastructure, suggesting positive implications for governance reforms.
काठमाडौं- नबिल बैंक स्थापनाको ४२ औँ वर्ष पूरा गरी ४३ औं वर्षमा प्रवेश गरेको छ । स्थापनाकालदेखि नै नेपाली बैंकिङ क्षेत्रमा आधुनिक प्रविधिको सुरुआत गर्दै आएको यस बैंकले वार्षिकोत्सवको अवसरमा परम्परागत बैंकिङको सीमाभन्दा माथि उठेर वित्तीय सेवा प्रदान गर्ने प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त गरेको छ । बैंकले यस ऐतिहासिक घडीमा ग्राहक, समुदाय र समग्र देशको अर्थतन्त्रका लागि […]
Why matched: The article mentions the bank's commitment to modern technology and financial services, which relates to the reform item about drafting digital governance and data protection policies.
Sentiment: The article reflects a positive outlook on the bank's initiatives to adopt modern technology, indicating support for advancements in digital governance.
४ असार, काठमाडौं । प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तनमन्त्री महावीर पुनले प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन्द्र शाह (बालेन)ले आइटी र एआइसम्बन्धी सबै जिम्मेवारी आफू मातहत राखेको गूुाासो गरेका छन् । आगामी आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/०८४ को वार्षिक विनियोजित बजेटमाथि प्रतिनिधिसभामा सांसदहरूले उठाएका प्रश्नहरूको जवाफ दिने क्रममा उनले यस्तो गुनासो गरेका हुन् । ‘प्रधानमन्त्रीले आईटीसम्बन्धी, एआईसम्बन्धी सबै जिम्मेवारी पहिले सञ्चार मन्त्रालयमा थियो […]
Why matched: The article discusses complaints regarding the Prime Minister's control over IT and AI responsibilities, which relates to the need for an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The sentiment is negative as it highlights dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister's handling of IT responsibilities, indicating a lack of trust in the current governance structure.
काठमाडौँ । नेपाल टेलिकमले बैंक तथा डिजिटल भुक्तानी सेवाको नाममा पठाइने भ्रामक एसएमएसबाट सचेत रहन अनुरोध गरेको छ । कनेक्ट आईपीएस लगायत विभिन्न बैंक तथा डिजिटल भुक्तानी सेवाको नाममा भ्रामक एसएमएस पठाउने गतिविधि भइरहेको पाइएकोले त्यसबाट सचेत रहन टेलिकमले आग्रह गरेको हो । नेपाल टेलिकमको एसएमएस सेवा दुरुपयोग गरी पठाइएका यस्ता एसएमएसमा खाता निलम्बन भएको,Continue reading "बैंक तथा डिजिटल भुक्तानी सेवाको नाममा पठाइने भ्रामक एसएमएसप्रति सचेत रहन नेपाल टेलिकमको अनुरोध"
Why matched: The article's focus on misleading SMS in digital payment services relates to the establishment of an independent IT regulatory authority to oversee such issues.
Sentiment: The content is informative regarding the problem but does not indicate any opinion on the effectiveness or necessity of the regulatory authority.
काठमाडौँ । एनसेल बिजनेसले नख्खु, ललितपुरमा सञ्चालनमा रहेको आफ्नो अत्याधुनिक डाटा सेन्टरले विश्व प्रतिष्ठित ‘एएनएसआई/टीआईए-९४२-सी रेटेड ३ डिजाइन एन्ड कन्स्ट्रकटेड फसिलिटी सर्टिफिकेशन’ को प्रमाणीकरण पाएको घोषणा गरेको छ।यो अन्तर्राष्ट्रियरूपमा मान्यता प्राप्त टीएर थ्री प्रमाणीकरणले एनसेल डाटा सेन्टरको विश्वसनीयता, सुरक्षा र गुणस्तरका उच्च मापदण्डहरूलाई थप उजागर गर्दछ। इन्टिग्रेटेड डाटा सेन्टरका रुपमा समेत चिनिएको यो डाटा सेन्टर सरकारद्वारा सूचीकृत भएको नेपालकै पहिलो डाटा सेन्ट
Why matched: The article reports on a data center receiving a significant certification, which relates to establishing an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The achievement of ANSI/TIA-942 certification reflects advancements in IT standards and regulatory compliance, showcasing positive progress in the IT sector.
Why matched: The article discusses the certification received by the data center, which relates to the establishment of an Independent IT Regulatory Authority.
Sentiment: The article highlights the achievement of obtaining 'ANSI/ITIA-942-C' certification, indicating progress in IT governance.
पोखरा । सरकारले आगामी आर्थिक वर्षमा विद्युतीय अपराध नियन्त्रणका लागि ‘विशेष अनुसन्धान एकाइ’को स्थापना गर्ने भएको छ । आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३÷०८४ को नीति तथा योजना सार्वजानिक गर्दै राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेलले साइबर सुरक्षा, वित्तीय अपराध र डिजिटल ठगी नियन्त्रणका लागि विशेष अनुसन्धान एकाइ स्थापना गर्ने सुनाउनुभएको हो । अहिले नेपालमा विद्युतीय अपराध बढेको क्रममा छ । […]
Why matched: The article discusses the establishment of a special investigative unit for cybercrime, which aligns with the need for an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The article presents the establishment of the unit as a proactive measure to enhance cybersecurity, indicating a positive development in addressing digital crimes.
काठमाडौँ । सरकारले सूचना प्रविधि क्षेत्रलाई राष्ट्रिय रणनीतिक उद्योग घोषणा गरी ‘सफ्टवेर’ ‘डिजिटल’ सेवालाई प्रवद्र्धन गर्ने जनाएको छ । राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेलले सङ्घीय सदनको संयुक्त बैठकमा सरकारको आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/०८४ को नीति तथा कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत गर्दै सो जानकारी गराएका हुन् । सरकारले साइबर सुरक्षा, हरित कम्प्युटिङ र एआइ कम्पुटेसन निर्यातलाई प्रबर्द्धन गरिने उनले उल्लेख गरेकाContinue reading "सूचना प्रविधि क्षेत्रलाई राष्ट्रिय रणनीतिक उद्योग घोषणा"
Why matched: The article reports on the government's declaration of the IT sector as a national strategic industry, which relates to the establishment of an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The announcement is framed positively, highlighting the promotion of software and digital services, suggesting a supportive government stance towards the IT sector.
काठमाडौं- सरकारले सूचना प्रविधि क्षेत्रलाई राष्ट्रिय रणनीतिक उद्योग घोषणा गरी ‘सफ्टवेर’ ‘डिजिटल’ सेवालाई प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने जनाएको छ । राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेलले संघीय सदनको संयुक्त बैठकमा सरकारको आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/०८४ को नीति तथा कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत गर्दै सो जानकारी गराएका हुन् । सरकारले साइबर सुरक्षा, हरित कम्प्युटिङ र एआइ कम्पुटेसन निर्यातलाई प्रवर्द्धन गरिने उनले उल्लेख गरे । […]
Why matched: Similar to article 2, this article discusses the government's declaration of the IT sector as a national strategic industry, relevant to the establishment of an independent IT regulatory authority.
Sentiment: The article conveys a positive outlook on the government's commitment to promoting the IT sector, indicating favorable developments.
Kathmandu– With the aim of elevating Nepal’s digital infrastructure to a world-class standard and strengthening the country’s data security, ‘Bichuten Data Vault’ (BDV) has announced the construction of Nepal’s first Tier IV Hyper scale Data Center. This initiative aims to establish Nepal as one of South Asia’s most reliable digital hubs. Led by Nepali entrepreneursContinue reading "Announcement of Nepal’s First Tier IV Hyperscale Data Center: Ushering in a New Era of Digital Sovereignty and Future-Ready Infrastructure"
Why matched: The article discusses the establishment of a Tier IV Hyperscale Data Center, which relates to the need for a robust IT infrastructure and governance.
Sentiment: The announcement of a new data center is framed positively as a step towards enhancing Nepal's digital infrastructure and data security.
काठमाडौं । सशस्त्र प्रहरी बल नेपालले आफ्ना कार्यहरूलाई समयानुकूल, प्रभावकारी र प्रविधिमैत्री बनाउने लक्ष्यका साथ संस्थागत सुधारका महत्वपूर्ण पहलहरू अघि बढाएको छ । संगठनको कार्यादेशबमोजिमका विभिन्न काममा प्रविधि संयोजन तथा प्रविधिसम्बन्धी नीति निर्माण गर्ने कार्यमा मार्गनिर्देश गर्ने उद्देश्यका साथ आईटी स्टेरिङ कमिटी\को गठन गर्ने भएको छ । सो समितिले संगठनभित्र प्रयोग हुने सूचना प्रविधि प्रणालीहरूको प्राथमिकता […] The post सशस्त्र प्रहरी बल नेपाललाई प्रविधिमैत्री बनाउन आईटी स्टेरिङ कमिटी गठन appeared first on राजधानी राष्ट्रिय दैनिक (लोकप्रिय राष्ट्रिय दैनिक)-RajdhaniDaily.com - Online Nepali News Portal-Latest Nepali Online News portal of Nepali Polities, economics, news, top stories, national, international, politics, sports, business, finance, entertainment, photo-gallery, audio, video and more....
Why matched: The article discusses the establishment of an IT steering committee aimed at integrating technology into the operations of the Armed Police Force, which aligns with the goal of drafting digital governance policies.
Sentiment: The article highlights proactive steps taken by the Armed Police Force to modernize and improve efficiency through technology, indicating a positive outlook on the reform.
The fourth APAC IPv6 Council Meet concluded on Friday, highlighting its potential to strengthen Nepal’s digital infrastructure and internet ecosystem.The two-day international conference, organized by Subisu Limited, focused on key issues such as IPv6-powered AI data centers, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s digital roadmap. Experts from across the Asia-Pacific region shared insights on IPv6 development and implementation.A major outcome of the event was a cooperation agreement between Sub
Why matched: The article discusses the APAC IPv6 Council Meet, which is relevant to the establishment of an Independent IT Regulatory Authority as it focuses on strengthening digital infrastructure.
Sentiment: The article highlights the potential of IPv6 to enhance Nepal's digital ecosystem, indicating positive developments in digital governance.
काठमाडौंमा सम्पन्न सम्झौताले नेपालको डिजिटल पूर्वाधार विकासमा नयाँ ऐतिहासिक अध्याय थप्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ ।...
Why matched: The article reports on a significant agreement aimed at developing Nepal's digital infrastructure, which aligns with the establishment of an Independent IT Regulatory Authority.
Sentiment: The tone of the article is optimistic about the historical significance of the agreement for digital development, suggesting positive sentiment towards the reform.