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Ncell Foundation, ICOM Nepal, and the Narayanhiti Palace Museum have jointly launched Sangrahalaya (The Museum), a research-based journal covering the fundamental principles of museums, international and national practices, and various aspects of history.

At an event organised at the Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Kathmandu Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badriprasad Pandey, unveiled the journal.&nbsp;

Speaking at the launch, Minister Pandey highlighted the various dimensions of Nepal&rsquo;s museums, describing the journal&rsquo;s publication as an excellent initiative.&nbsp;

Minister Pandey praised Ncell Foundation&rsquo;s support in the publication, noting it as a commendable example of private sector participation in cultural preservation and promotion. He further stated that the government is currently working on policies for the registration, standards, and management of museums. According to him, Nepal&rsquo;s museums and the artifacts they house have enhanced the pride of the country.

&ldquo;Art and culture are our identities, and it is duty of all to preserve them. We are delighted to collaborate with ICOM Nepal for this programme under the public&ndash;private partnership model, to promote culture and heritage,&rdquo; said Bishakha Laxmi Khadka, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Director of Ncell. She added that the preservation and promotion of Nepali art and cultural heritage is one of the priority areas of Ncell Foundation.

UNESCO Representative to Nepal, Jaco du Toit, remarked that museums in Nepal play an important role in cultural promotion, community dialogue, and education, while also emphasising the need to further develop the museum culture.

Chairman of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Nepal, Ramesh Prasad Dawadi, stated that ICOM aims to broaden the scope of museums in Nepal and continue working for cultural preservation.

The journal was published under the one-year project &lsquo;Promoting Culture and Heritage through Museums&rsquo;, implemented by ICOM Nepal in partnership with the Narayanhiti Palace Museum with support from Ncell Foundation.

The project&rsquo;s main activities included raising public awareness about the importance of museums, providing training to museum professionals, and creating and disseminating museum-related resource materials. Under the project, an informative booklet covering the fundamental principles and key aspects of international museum practices was prepared and distributed to museums and heritage-related institutions across the country.

According to Chairman Dawadi, more than 100 museum professionals from Bagmati, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces were trained on the fundamental principles and practices of museums. The training was conducted in coordination with provincial, local, and federal government agencies, which helped bring together all three tiers of government along with community and private museums to engage in discussions on essential museum topics. The training also covered international museum standards, Nepal&rsquo;s specific needs, and the roles museums can and should play.

The project also produced a documentary, showcasing the history and journey of Nepal&rsquo;s museums from the establishment of the first museum to the present day. The documentary includes both historical and contemporary perspectives of museums.

ICOM Nepal implemented the project in coordination with Nepal&rsquo;s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and in collaboration with local and provincial governments. Stakeholders believe that the initiative has contributed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nepal&rsquo;s national policies on culture and museums, and the constitutional authority granted to local governments regarding museum operations.

The project, completed through the cooperation of the government, private sector, and local communities, has made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of museums and heritage in Nepal. Participants at the event stressed the need to continue such impactful projects in the future. They also expressed that the partnership between Ncell Foundation and ICOM Nepal will inspire other private sector entities to engage in heritage preservation and promotion.

Ncell Foundation, ICOM Nepal launch research-based journal ‘The Museum’

Ncell has become the first telecom operator in Nepal to launch Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) international roaming for both outbound and inbound travelers. With this milestone, customers can now enjoy crystal-clear high-definition (HD) voice calls and high-speed data services to stay Sadhain ON, even when traveling abroad.

After providing inbound VoLTE roaming for international roamers from multiple countries, Ncell has now expanded its service to offer outbound VoLTE roaming. Starting Monday, Ncell customers traveling to India can experience this advanced service through a partnership with Airtel.&nbsp;

VoLTE is a new technology in the telecommunications sector that provides HD voice calls with faster connection times through 4G network. This addition to Ncell&rsquo;s roaming portfolio brings even more value to customers already enjoying the best roaming offers available with the company.

Ncell remains committed to delivering the best data and voice service experience to all its customers, including international roamers visiting Nepal for various purposes. The company is pleased to collaborate with Airtel and is currently conducting tests with other international operators to further expand VoLTE roaming into additional markets.

Ncell is actively testing outbound VoLTE roaming with major global operators including Jio and Vodafone (India), AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, and Verizon (USA), Softbank and NTT Docomo (Japan), China Mobile and China Unicom (China), as well as Bell and Telus (Canada).

For inbound roamers visiting Nepal, Ncell has been providing VoLTE roaming services for customers of Airtel and Jio (India), China Mobile (China), Ooredoo (Kuwait), Mobily (Saudi Arabia), AT&amp;T (USA), and Viettel (Vietnam). The company continues to expand its global roaming network to help customers stay seamlessly connected with family, friends, and business&mdash;wherever they are.

Ncell is actively testing outbound VoLTE roaming with major global operators including Jio and Vodafone (India), AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon (USA), Softbank and NTT Docomo (Japan), China Mobile and China Unicom (China), as well as Bell and Telus (Canada).

Ncell launches Nepal’s first VoLTE roaming service

In line with its commitment to empower Nepali businesses, Ncell has introduced a Monsoon Business Offer under its &lsquo;Biz Sadhain ON&rsquo; for its post-paid, SME and corporate customers. This offer allows customers to enjoy worry-free services for an entire year at a reduced cost, among other benefits.

The key feature of this offer is that customers subscribing to the Biz Sadhain ON 399 or Biz Sadhain ON 649 plan for 10 months will receive 12 months of service. This means they get an additional two months of service free, enabling them to stay connected for a whole year. The offer is based on the &lsquo;Pay for 10 Months, Get 12 Months of Service&rsquo; model.

Under the Biz Sadhain ON 399 plan, customers receive 10 GB data, 400 minutes of talk time to call any local network, and 400 SMS per month. Similarly, the Biz Sadhain ON 649 plan offers 30 GB data, unlimited talk time, and 650 SMS per month.

Customers can also benefit from bundled/combo offer under this Monsoon Business Offer. In this scheme, corporate customers who subscribe to annual plans for three mobile numbers will get 6 months of service free for one mobile number. Likewise, subscribing to annual plans for five numbers allows two numbers to enjoy 6 months of service free.

&ldquo;Aligned with our commitment to empower customers through &lsquo;Sadhain ON,&rsquo; we have brought this offer to provide uninterrupted service throughout the year with bundled services at a lower cost. We firmly believe that businesses&mdash;big or small&mdash;help drive the economy, and our services contribute them in growing their ventures,&rdquo; said Dion Asencio, Chief Business Officer of Ncell.&nbsp;

Moreover, Ncell also has exclusive Monsoon Offer for Cloud and Data Centre Services with discounted rates for limited time period, interested clients can visit the Ncell Website and request for a callback.&nbsp;

Customers currently using monthly Biz Sadhain ON 399 and Biz Sadhain ON 649 plans can also upgrade to the annual plan and enjoy combo offer benefits. Alongside monthly data, voice, and SMS services, customers also get access to Lionsgate Play and the Mero Lagani app under the Biz Sadhain ON plans. Lionsgate is a leading company in publicly traded entertainment content, and Mero Lagani helps track profit and loss in the stock market. 
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Ncell Biz Sadhain ON: Monsoon Business Offer with attractive discounts

&ldquo;Keep working hard; one day your efforts will pay off.&rdquo; Parbati Karki of Bangepipal, Gangajamuna Rural Municipality-6, Dhading, has always held this belief close to her heart. On Friday, that belief turned into reality in the most remarkable way.

Karki, a humble yet determined woman, was declared the bumper prize winner of Ncell&rsquo;s Sadhain ON Crorepati campaign. With overwhelming joy and disbelief in her eyes, she received a life-changing cash prize of Rs. 1 Crore at a special ceremony held at Ncell ICON, Lainchaur, Kathmandu. 
The campaign, which ran from June 15 to July 16 (Asar 1 to 32), allowed customers who purchased services worth Rs. 99 or more to be eligible for weekly cash prizes of Rs. 100,000 and the bumper prize of Rs. 1 Crore. Karki became eligible after purchasing the &#39;Basic Renewal&#39; pack worth Rs. 99 during the third week of the campaign. A loyal Ncell customer for eight years, she now stands as a symbol of resilience.

In 2015, her life was shattered by the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal. She lost her one-month-old son, and the newly built family home was reduced to rubble. &ldquo;Everything we had built and dreamed of collapsed in a moment,&rdquo; she recalled.

With no other option, the family borrowed money, and her husband left the country for foreign employment. He currently works in Bahrain. Their only son is studying in Grade 12 in Kathmandu. Karki also serves her community as a Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV), providing health support and guidance to rural families.

The couple once tried their hand at running a small business in Kathmandu. However, the venture resulted in heavy losses, forcing her husband to go abroad again. &ldquo;We are still repaying those debts, and my husband&rsquo;s health is not good either,&rdquo; she shared.

Her journey from tragedy to triumph is a powerful reminder of hope. Karki&rsquo;s story is not just about winning a prize&mdash;it is, in her own words, a miracle. &ldquo;I have endured so many struggles in life but never gave up and never stopped believing,&rdquo; she said, overwhelmed with emotion. &ldquo;This prize feels like a reward for all those years of hardship. I am deeply grateful to the Ncell family for recognising my journey.&rdquo;

With the prize money, she plans to pay off their remaining debts, bring her husband home, and invest in their son&rsquo;s future. &ldquo;No more foreign employment now. We want to start a business together, here in Nepal,&rdquo; she said with hopeful resolve.

The Sadhain ON Crorepati campaign, originally launched for 12 weeks, was discontinued by Ncell on July 17 in accordance with a directive from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). Alongside Karki, 50 other participants each won Rs. 100,000 as weekly cash prizes under this campaign.

&ldquo;It brings us immense joy to fulfill our promise and award this life-changing bumper prize as part of the Sadhain ON Crorepati campaign,&rdquo; said Enamul Kabir, Chief Financial Officer of Ncell. &ldquo;On behalf of the entire Ncell family, I warmly congratulate Parbati Karki. Her story is one of hope. This also reflects our unwavering commitment to keeping our word. We are humbled to be a small part of her journey, and I sincerely hope she uses this reward to realise her dream of starting her own business. We look forward to visiting Dhading once her family is reunited.&rdquo;

According to Ncell, cash prizes have already been distributed to Karki and 35 other weekly winners, while the verification process for the remaining 15 recipients is ongoing. 
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Parbati Karki becomes Ncell Crorepati

Ncell has introduced value-packed Sadhain ON Renewal plans specially designed for students, offering unlimited fun, entertainment, and connectivity at an affordable price. The offer targeted at all students, including those who appeared in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) 2024. 
Priced at Rs. 399 and above per month, these plans include access to Unlimited Facebook, Unlimited TikTok, Unlimited YouTube, free access to premium content on Lionsgate Play, and Unlimited Night Data apart from standard bundled services that come with the plans.

For example, students receive a bundle of 399 minutes of all Nepal call, 8GB of data, and 39 all Nepal SMS, valid for 30 days in the Sadhain ON 399 Renewal pack. Similarly, if they activate Sadhain ON 599 Renewal, &nbsp;they get 599 minutes of all Nepal call, 20 GB data and 59 all Nepal SMS after from

To take a SIM card or e-SIM, students can visit any Ncell Centre nationwide with a passport-sized photo, a valid student ID, and a copy of their own or their parent&rsquo;s citizenship certificate.

Ncell has expressed its delight in launching the exclusive plans designed for students, aiming to provide students with affordable access to essential and popular services. The company believes these starter plans under Sadhain ON Renewal will help students begin their digital journey with their own SIM cards, enabling them to stay always ON and remain connected with their friends, families, and the world. 
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Ncell offers Unlimited Facebook, TikTok and YouTube to students

Aman Maharjan from Lalitpur has won a Ncell brand deal worth Rs. 1 million for a year by securing the first position in the &lsquo;League of Creators&rsquo; competition organised by Ncell in collaboration with Uptrendly.

Prabha Shrestha from Kathmandu, who goes by the creator&rsquo;s name Mademoiselle Creator, bagged second place, winning a brand deal worth Rs. 500,000. Similarly, Manish Ruchel from Baglung secured third position with a brand deal worth Rs. 250,000, while Prashant Pandey from Butwal came in fourth, earning the Uptrendly Pick award along with a brand deal worth Rs. 100,000.

The winners were awarded amid the Grand Finale event held last Friday in Kathmandu. Ncell had launched this dynamic nationwide initiative aimed at discovering and empowering Nepal&rsquo;s next generation digital content creators.&nbsp;

Ncell launched this competition with the goal of empowering digital storytellers across the country.

&ldquo;This competition was successfully organised with the objective of identifying and empowering emerging digital content creators from various parts of the country. I am confident that the brand deal with Ncell will inspire the winners to further hone their content creation journey.&rdquo; said Umair Mohsin, Chief Commercial Officer of Ncell. &ldquo;Also, we are truly grateful to all the mentors for their valuable contributions in making this event meaningful and impactful.&rdquo;

Out of the entries submitted for the competition, top 50 creators were selected by five mentors&mdash;Sanjog Koirala, Pratima Adhikari, Mr. Foodie Nepal, Parakram Rana, and Ekta Tandukar. These mentors provided specialised training and guidance to groups of 10 participants each. The creators received training on content planning, the creative process, messaging, and strategies for presenting themselves to brands.

Winner Maharjan was from Pratima Adhikari&rsquo;s team, while runner-up Shrestha belonged to Sanjog Koirala&rsquo;s team. Likewise, third and fourth place winners Ruchel and Pandey were from Mr. Foodie Nepal&rsquo;s team.

The top four winners were selected by a panel of jury. The judging panel included Mike Harker, Head of Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Nepal; Film Director Simosh Sunuwar; Punam Singh, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability at Ncell; and Monayac Karki, CEO of Uptrendly. 
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Ncell ‘League of Creators’: Aman wins Ncell brand deal worth Rs. 1 million

For the convenience of general consumers, Ncell is now working to issue new mobile numbers starting with the 971 number range, in line with the permission granted by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). The company has stated that it is preparing to start distributing the new SIMs by July 31. 
 
On May 28, 2025, NTA permitted Ncell to use this new number range. The new number range has been allocated to Ncell as the previously issued ranges&mdash;980, 981, 982, and 970&mdash;have become insufficient to meet demand for mobile numbers.&nbsp;

This new mobile range has been allocated in line with the rules under the NTA&rsquo;s National Numbering Allocation Plan. Beyond telecom services, mobile numbers are increasingly essential for various purposes such as receiving One-Time Passwords (OTPs), signing up and verification for mobile apps and web-based services, and conducting digital transactions. 
 
Ncell has requested all service providers, government agencies, non-government organizations, private sector companies, banks, and financial institutions to integrate/update their systems to accommodate this new number range, similar to the existing ones, for seamless customer service. 
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Ncell to provide new mobile numbers starting with 971 range

Now, Sadhain ON is more than just staying always connected! This monsoon, Ncell has launched a grand consumer campaign &lsquo;Sadhain ON Crorepati&rsquo;, offering customers a golden opportunity to win a bumper cash prize of Rs. 1 Crore.

But that&rsquo;s not all! Every week, 10 lucky customers will win Rs. 1 lakh each, with the weekly prizes continuing for 12 weeks. On top of that, every participating customer is guaranteed a sure-shot bonus including data, voice and digital service, making this campaign rewarding for everyone.

&lsquo;Sadhain ON Crorepati&rsquo; campaign is effective from today (Sunday, June 15) and will run for a period of 12 weeks, following a Sunday-to-Saturday weekly cycle. To be eligible to participate in the campaign, customers simply need to purchase any Ncell service/packs&mdash;be it a new SIM, data pack, voice pack, SMS pack, or roaming pack or combo pack&mdash;worth Rs. 99 or more.

&ldquo;This monsoon, after more than a decade, we have launched this massive campaign. We are excited to roll out such a large-scale effort under our Sadhain ON initiative as part of our commitment to keep everyone connected. From a bumper prize of Rs. 1 Crore to guaranteed bonuses, there&rsquo;s something for everyone who participates in the campaign,&rdquo; said Jabbor Kayumov, CEO of Ncell.

Customers can subscribe to Ncell services/packs by dialing *123#, visiting nearby authorised outlets or Ncell Centres, or using the Ncell App, Ncell website, or any Nepal-registered digital wallet or bank platform that supports Ncell top-up and pack purchases.

For every qualifying service/pack purchase of Rs. 99, customers receive 1 campaign ticket. If customers buy services/pack worth Rs. 499, they get five tickets. Higher the value of packs, higher is the probability to win. &nbsp;A link to check their tickets will be sent via SMS instantly to customers. They can check their tickets earned via Ncell App, dialing *9999# or typing 1 for the current week and 2 for the campaign period&rsquo;s ticket and sending SMS to 9999.

Another interesting feature of this campaign is that purchasing a renewal or roaming service gives customers double the chance to win cash prizes. For example, a service or pack worth Rs. 99 usually earns 1 ticket, but if it&#39;s a renewal or roaming service, it earns 2 tickets!

All prepaid, postpaid, and wire-free customers with a valid Nepali bank account and PAN number are eligible to participate. Postpaid users can join by staying active monthly or purchasing a new postpaid SIM. Tickets are automatically issued for every successful renewal.

Winners will be announced through a programme every Sunday evening, 6:30-7:00 PM via the Ncell YouTube, Ncell App and Kantipur TV throughout the campaign period. Ncell will directly contact winners to process the cash prize handover. 
For more details, customers can dial 9999, visit the nearest Ncell Centre, check https://www.ncell.com.np/en/individual/sadhain-on-crorepati 
or download/login to the Ncell App.

Now, Sadhain ON is more than just staying always connected! This monsoon, Ncell has launched a grand consumer campaign &lsquo;Sadhain ON Crorepati&rsquo;, offering customers a golden opportunity to win a bumper cash prize of Rs. 1 Crore.

But that&rsquo;s not all! Every week, 10 lucky customers will win Rs. 1 lakh each, with the weekly prizes continuing for 12 weeks. On top of that, every participating customer is guaranteed a sure-shot bonus including data, voice and digital service, making this campaign rewarding for everyone.

&lsquo;Sadhain ON Crorepati&rsquo; campaign is effective from today (Sunday, June 15) and will run for a period of 12 weeks, following a Sunday-to-Saturday weekly cycle. To be eligible to participate in the campaign, customers simply need to purchase any Ncell service/packs&mdash;be it a new SIM, data pack, voice pack, SMS pack, or roaming pack or combo pack&mdash;worth Rs. 99 or more.

&ldquo;This monsoon, after more than a decade, we have launched this massive campaign. We are excited to roll out such a large-scale effort under our Sadhain ON initiative as part of our commitment to keep everyone connected. From a bumper prize of Rs. 1 Crore to guaranteed bonuses, there&rsquo;s something for everyone who participates in the campaign,&rdquo; said Jabbor Kayumov, CEO of Ncell.

Customers can subscribe to Ncell services/packs by dialing *123#, visiting nearby authorised outlets or Ncell Centres, or using the Ncell App, Ncell website, or any Nepal-registered digital wallet or bank platform that supports Ncell top-up and pack purchases.

For every qualifying service/pack purchase of Rs. 99, customers receive 1 campaign ticket. If customers buy services/pack worth Rs. 499, they get five tickets. Higher the value of packs, higher is the probability to win. &nbsp;A link to check their tickets will be sent via SMS instantly to customers. They can check their tickets earned via Ncell App, dialing *9999# or typing 1 for the current week and 2 for the campaign period&rsquo;s ticket and sending SMS to 9999.

Another interesting feature of this campaign is that purchasing a renewal or roaming service gives customers double the chance to win cash prizes. For example, a service or pack worth Rs. 99 usually earns 1 ticket, but if it&#39;s a renewal or roaming service, it earns 2 tickets!

All prepaid, postpaid, and wire-free customers with a valid Nepali bank account and PAN number are eligible to participate. Postpaid users can join by staying active monthly or purchasing a new postpaid SIM. Tickets are automatically issued for every successful renewal.

Winners will be announced through a programme every Sunday evening, 6:30-7:00 PM via the Ncell YouTube, Ncell App and Kantipur TV throughout the campaign period. Ncell will directly contact winners to process the cash prize handover. 
For more details, customers can dial 9999, visit the nearest Ncell Centre, check https://www.ncell.com.np/en/individual/sadhain-on-crorepati 
or download/login to the Ncell App. 
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Ncell ‘Sadhain ON Crorepati’ Campaign: Rs. 1 Crore bumper prize, weekly Rs. 10 Lakhs cash prize and sure shot gifts

Ncell Foundation, in collaboration with Khaalisisi and Budhanilkantha Municipality, successfully organised &lsquo;BIN THERE, HACKED THAT!&rsquo;, the first of its kind flagship waste hackathon on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025.&nbsp; 
 
In this groundbreaking event that brought together over 400 applicants, culminating in 13 finalist teams. After an intense day of mentoring, pitching, and prototyping on World Environment Day, &nbsp;the finalists developed and showcased innovative, tech-driven solutions to tackle Nepal&rsquo;s escalating waste management crisis.

Team EcoLoop from Thapathali Campus, Institute of Engineering (IoE) clinched the first position for their innovative solution under the theme Digitize Trash. EcoLoop presented a tech platform that enables households to segregate, track, and dispose of waste responsibly while earning rewards through a gamified system. Team Ecoloop includes Nitesh Kumar Sah, Dharmendra Singh Chaudhary, Ramesh Kathayat, and Bipin Kumar Marasin from Thapathali Campus, IOE.&nbsp; 
 
Likewise, Team Fullstackzerowaste, a team of students from King&#39;s College Nepal, consisting of Anshu Regmi, Rojan Shrestha, and Kabish Pokhrel stood as the First Runner-Up. Their project, aligned with the Landfill to Circularity theme.&nbsp;

The Second Runner-Up was Team Source Code, represented by students from Kathmandu University&rsquo;s Department of Artificial Intelligence. Team members Aman Kumar Jha, Anshu Patel, Vhabuk Thapa, and Aayush Gautam created a data-driven solution under the Waste Without Smoke theme, using AI to help municipalities optimise waste management and track CO2 emissions.&nbsp;

&ldquo;This is the kind of grassroots innovation Nepal needs,&rdquo; remarked Hon&rsquo;ble Minister of Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, who attended the final showcase along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Budhanilkantha, Ward Chairs, and the Chief Administrative Officer. &ldquo;Waste is not only an environmental issue&mdash;it is an economic and social one. These young innovators are lighting the path forward.&rdquo;&nbsp;

The hackathon marked a bold and forward-looking step toward circular innovation in Nepal. By mobilising young minds, technologists, and environmental changemakers, the event highlighted the power of collaboration and creativity in addressing one of the country&rsquo;s most pressing urban challenges.&nbsp; 
&ldquo;This hackathon was more than an event &mdash; it was a platform for civic innovation, where ideas met action and young minds came together to shape a better greener tomorrow. At Ncell Foundation, we are proud to support and nurture such changemakers, empowering them to drive impact through technology and purpose,&rdquo;said Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director, Ncell Foundation &amp; Special Projects.&nbsp;

Aayushi KC, Founder &amp; President, Khaalisisi Management said, &ldquo;Our goal was to not just raise awareness but to identify actionable solutions for Nepal&rsquo;s waste crisis, while empowering students, technologists, and especially women innovators in the process.&rdquo;&nbsp; 
Looking ahead, the top three teams will receive mentorship and incubation support from Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) and will be fast-tracked for pilot opportunities through Khaalisisi and Budhanilkantha Municipality and CNIYEF. Their solutions are now being prepared for real-world implementation in collaboration with municipalities and industry partners. 
In this hackathon, participants were tasked with prototyping real-world solutions for sustainable waste management. Teams worked intensively to develop ideas ranging from smart waste segregation systems and recycling platforms to community-driven composting technologies and data-powered waste tracking tools.&nbsp;

Beyond the competition, the event showcased how strategic alliances between the public and private sectors can create an impactful, scalable solutions. The hackathon spotlighted young changemakers using code, creativity, and climate commitment to reimagine Nepal&rsquo;s waste economy.&nbsp;

The hackathon emphasised four key themes&mdash;Landfill to Circularity, Waste Without Smoke, Women in Waste Entrepreneurship, and Digitize Trash. Notably, over 40% of finalist teams were led or co-led by women&mdash;signaling a promising shift in inclusivity in a sector where women represent less than 5% of the workforce.

The hackathon represented a powerful convergence of the private sector, government, and civic innovators. It was co-organised by Golyan Group and supported by a strong network of partners including Plast Nepal Foundation, Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, CNIYEF, Nabil Bank, Grow By Idea, CloudFactory, Fusemachines, Ace Institute of Management, Model Institute of Technology (MIT), and Byapar Pathshala.

Ncell Foundation presents ‘BIN THERE, HACKED THAT!’ – Ecoloop clinches first place

Ncell Foundation has joined hands with Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) as a partner for Seep Mela 2082 (Skill Fair 2025), the largest skill development initiative of KMC.&nbsp;

This strategic collaboration aims to train individuals with practical, market-driven skills across diverse sectors, thereby enhancing their employability and fostering sustainable livelihoods in line with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles.&nbsp;

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged amidst a programme organised by KMC on Wednesday, marking a collective commitment to empower youth through practical skills and training.

On behalf of KMC, the MoU was signed by Shailendra Jha, Coordinator of the Skill Fair Management Committee of the KMC in witness of member of Gatishil Nepal the implementing partner of the Skill Fair. From Ncell, the MoU was signed by Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director Ncell Foundation and Special Projects and Dilli Shrestha, Director Legal and Regulatory Services.&nbsp;

&ldquo;At Ncell Foundation, we recognize that skill enhancement is fundamental to improving employability and creating sustainable livelihoods. Through our partnership with Kathmandu Metropolitan City for Seep Mela, we are proud to support an initiative that equips individuals&mdash;especially youth&mdash;with the practical skills needed to thrive in today&rsquo;s evolving job market&rdquo; said Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director Ncell Foundation &amp; Special Projects.&nbsp;

The fair, which started on May 21, is currently running skill-based training for 2,424 individuals in 10 sectors, covering 37 professions. These include in-demand areas such as cyber security, multimedia, programming languages (Dot Net, Java, PHP), digital marketing, AI and its applications, drone and robotics technology, fibre optics, beauty and grooming, electronics repair, and specialised skills to support individuals with disabilities.

Special Ability Support Skill training is a newly added area this year. Under this category, training is being conducted in two professions&mdash;housekeeping and care services. The housekeeping training is designed for facilitators working with children with hearing disabilities, while the care service training is intended for facilitators of children with Down Syndrome and Autism. Under the electronics, the training sector includes laptop repair technician, AC and refrigerator repair, CCTV repair, and mobile phone repair.

In the garments sector, there is a training in garment fabrication and basic fashion designing. Likewise, under construction sector, training like electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding, and carpentry is being imparted. In the hospitality sector, training is being conducted in four professions&mdash;Barista, Waiter, Fast Food, and Bakery.&nbsp;

In the automobile sector, training is available in three professions&mdash;electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, light vehicle engine repair, and maintenance of both electric and fuel-powered motorcycles and scooters. Under the art and sculpture category, Thanka Painting and Ceramics (terracotta) trainings are being imparted. Training is also being provided in astrology and priesthood.

In the agriculture sector, training is being conducted in flower decoration. Similarly, training related to the stock market is also underway.

This collaboration between Ncell Foundation and KMC reflects Ncell Foundation&rsquo;s commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for youth and supporting initiatives that enhance skills for employability and sustainable development.

About Ncell Foundation 
The Ncell Foundation stands as a catalyst for positive change. Rooted in the philosophy of making a sustainable impact through meaningful community projects, the Foundation is more than just a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Ncell; it is a driving force committed to uplifting and empowering communities across the nation.

From urban centres like the Kathmandu Valley to remote villages in Nepal&rsquo;s hills and plains, the the Foundation is creating real impact&mdash;bridging the digital divide, enhancing access to healthcare and education, and fostering inclusion. At the heart of its mission lies a commitment to connect not just with people, but also purpose, culture, and progress.&nbsp;

With a social contribution of over Rs. 2 billion to date, Ncell has touched the lives of 13 million+ people directly or indirectly through numerous social initiatives, impacting the community at large.

Ncell Foundation has joined hands with Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) as a partner for Seep Mela 2082 (Skill Fair 2025), the largest skill development initiative of KMC.&nbsp;

This strategic collaboration aims to train individuals with practical, market-driven skills across diverse sectors, thereby enhancing their employability and fostering sustainable livelihoods in line with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles.&nbsp;

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and exchanged amidst a programme organised by KMC on Wednesday, marking a collective commitment to empower youth through practical skills and training.

On behalf of KMC, the MoU was signed by Shailendra Jha, Coordinator of the Skill Fair Management Committee of the KMC in witness of member of Gatishil Nepal the implementing partner of the Skill Fair. From Ncell, the MoU was signed by Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director Ncell Foundation and Special Projects and Dilli Shrestha, Director Legal and Regulatory Services.&nbsp;

&ldquo;At Ncell Foundation, we recognize that skill enhancement is fundamental to improving employability and creating sustainable livelihoods. Through our partnership with Kathmandu Metropolitan City for Seep Mela, we are proud to support an initiative that equips individuals&mdash;especially youth&mdash;with the practical skills needed to thrive in today&rsquo;s evolving job market&rdquo; said Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director Ncell Foundation &amp; Special Projects.&nbsp;

The fair, which started on May 21, is currently running skill-based training for 2,424 individuals in 10 sectors, covering 37 professions. These include in-demand areas such as cyber security, multimedia, programming languages (Dot Net, Java, PHP), digital marketing, AI and its applications, drone and robotics technology, fibre optics, beauty and grooming, electronics repair, and specialised skills to support individuals with disabilities.

Special Ability Support Skill training is a newly added area this year. Under this category, training is being conducted in two professions&mdash;housekeeping and care services. The housekeeping training is designed for facilitators working with children with hearing disabilities, while the care service training is intended for facilitators of children with Down Syndrome and Autism. Under the electronics, the training sector includes laptop repair technician, AC and refrigerator repair, CCTV repair, and mobile phone repair.

In the garments sector, there is a training in garment fabrication and basic fashion designing. Likewise, under construction sector, training like electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding, and carpentry is being imparted. In the hospitality sector, training is being conducted in four professions&mdash;Barista, Waiter, Fast Food, and Bakery.&nbsp;

In the automobile sector, training is available in three professions&mdash;electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, light vehicle engine repair, and maintenance of both electric and fuel-powered motorcycles and scooters. Under the art and sculpture category, Thanka Painting and Ceramics (terracotta) trainings are being imparted. Training is also being provided in astrology and priesthood.

In the agriculture sector, training is being conducted in flower decoration. Similarly, training related to the stock market is also underway.

This collaboration between Ncell Foundation and KMC reflects Ncell Foundation&rsquo;s commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for youth and supporting initiatives that enhance skills for employability and sustainable development.

About Ncell Foundation 
The Ncell Foundation stands as a catalyst for positive change. Rooted in the philosophy of making a sustainable impact through meaningful community projects, the Foundation is more than just a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Ncell; it is a driving force committed to uplifting and empowering communities across the nation.

From urban centres like the Kathmandu Valley to remote villages in Nepal&rsquo;s hills and plains, the the Foundation is creating real impact&mdash;bridging the digital divide, enhancing access to healthcare and education, and fostering inclusion. At the heart of its mission lies a commitment to connect not just with people, but also purpose, culture, and progress.&nbsp;

With a social contribution of over Rs. 2 billion to date, Ncell has touched the lives of 13 million+ people directly or indirectly through numerous social initiatives, impacting the community at large. 
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Ncell Foundation, Kathmandu Metropolitan City sign MoU for Skill Fair 2025

Ncell, in collaboration with Uptrendly, has announced the launch of League of Creators, a dynamic nationwide initiative aimed at discovering and empowering Nepal&rsquo;s next generation digital content creators.&nbsp;

With the hype stating &lsquo;Create. Compete. Conquer.&rsquo;, this multi-phase competition offers aspiring creators a platform to showcase their talent under the theme &lsquo;My Network, My Connectivity&rsquo;, gain nationwide visibility, and win exclusive rewards&mdash;including a one-year brand deal with Ncell worth Rs. 10 lakhs!&nbsp;

Selected participants will also get a chance to get personal content creation training from the biggest content creators of the country - Sanjog Koirala, Pratima Adhikari, Mr. Foodie Nepal, Parakram Rana, Ekata Tandukar - as their mentors!&nbsp;

&ldquo;This is more than just a contest, it&rsquo;s a creative development journey that brings together mentorship with hands-on workshops, real-world exposure, high-stakes challenges, and exciting rewards. Through this initiative, we aim to empower the next generation of Nepali digital content creators by providing them with a platform to learn, grow, and inspire change through impactful content. As part of Nepal&rsquo;s digital ecosystem, we are committed to nurturing talent and driving transformation,&rdquo; said Punam Singh, Director of Marketing Communications and Sustainability at Ncell.

With registrations beginning from Friday (May 30, 2025), League Of Creators is open to all Nepali creators aged 16 and above, regardless of prior experience. Participants are invited to submit a 30&ndash;90 second vertical video exploring personal or emotional interpretations of connectivity. Videos must be posted on both TikTok and Instagram, tagging @Ncell and using designated mentor hashtags such as #TeamSanjog along with #NcellLeagueOfCreators2025 in the caption. The submission deadline is June 10, 2025.

From the pool of submissions from across the country, the top 50 creators will be selected by the mentors for mentorship and exclusive training, wherein 5 mentor-led teams, each will undergo workshops at Ncell ICON. The initiative also includes challenge rounds with new creative briefs and evaluation by expert jury members.

The League of Creators&rsquo; Grand Finale Carnival will be organised on June 28, 2025, announcing the winner and celebrating top performers with live entertainment programme. The winner will be awarded a 1-year brand deal with Ncell worth Rs. 10 lakhs. Similarly, exclusive training with Nepal&rsquo;s top creators, nationwide visibility and networking opportunities are other additional factors compiling this initiative.&nbsp;

Industry leaders from Ncell and the U.S. Embassy will guide participating creators and judge their entries.

Entry is free, and participants must be based in Nepal during the campaign. For full details and to register, visit https://www.ncell.com.np/en/individual/league-of-creators

Join the movement. Share your content. Conquer the digital world. 
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Ncell launches ‘League of Creators’: A Nationwide Talent Hunt to Empower Nepal’s Digital Storytellers

Ncell Foundation proudly celebrates the extraordinary achievement of Mr. Pemba Sherpa, a kidney transplant survivor, who successfully summited Mount Everest. Pemba Sherpa is the first kidney transplant recipient to achieve this feat.

This historic achievement not only exemplifies the incredible strength of the human spirit but also stands as a powerful testament that nothing is impossible when dream is fuelled by strong determination. He reached the summit on the morning of May 14.

Ncell Foundation is proud to have supported Pemba in this journey. More than a personal triumph, this achievement served as a beacon of hope for those facing physical challenges, demonstrating the limitless potential of the human spirit and on the other this journey symbolized the urgent call for climate action. He used this platform to raise awareness about the critical need to protect and preserve the Himalayas, which are increasingly vulnerable due to climate change.

Sharing his win emotionally, Pemba said, &ldquo;My health remained strong throughout the summit. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m standing on the Top of the World representing 850 million kidney patients across the globe to show nothing is impossible. This journey was also a call to save our melting Himalayas. I had reached out to many, but on Ncell Foundation believed in my dream and made it possible. I&rsquo;m truly thankful for their support.&rdquo;

Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Director of Ncell Foundation and Special Projects said, &ldquo;We are delighted to extend our heartiest congratulations to Pemba Sherpa on this monumental achievement. His journey is a story of inspiration, resilience, and hope to anyone facing impossible odds, not only to personal goals but to the global climate cause. At Ncell Foundation, we are honoured to have played a part in supporting this mission. Pemba Sherpa is a symbol of strength, a record-breaker, and an inspiration to Nepal and the world.&quot;&nbsp;

Pemba&rsquo;s climb is a reminder to the world: the Himalayas are not just peaks to conquer, but symbols of a fragile ecosystem we must strive to protect. 
 
About Ncell Foundation 
The Ncell Foundation stands as a catalyst for positive change. Rooted in the philosophy of making a sustainable impact through meaningful community projects, the Foundation is more than just a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Ncell; it is a driving force committed to uplifting and empowering communities across the nation.

From urban centres like the Kathmandu Valley to remote villages in Nepal&rsquo;s hills and plains, the the Foundation is creating real impact&mdash;bridging the digital divide, enhancing access to healthcare and education, and fostering inclusion. At the heart of its mission lies a commitment to connect not just with people, but also purpose, culture, and progress.&nbsp;

With a social contribution of over Rs. 2 billion to date, Ncell has touched the lives of 13 million+ people directly or indirectly through numerous social initiatives, impacting the community at large. 
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