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RightCard Payment Services Limited, trading as LemFi, said on Tuesday that it has received approval from Nepal Rastra Bank, the country’s central bank, to operate remittance services in partnership with eSewa Money Transfer, Nepal’s leading digital payment platform.

Through this partnership, LemFi can provide low-cost, reliable, and competitive international payment services to the residents in North America and Europe (including the United Kingdom), reads a statement issued by LemFi.

This will allow them to transfer money to Nepal as well as to countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

As remittances play a vital role in supporting the economy, this partnership with a trusted financial services provider emphasizes LemFi’s commitment to delivering innovative services while adhering to the regulatory frameworks of Nepal's central bank.

“We are honored that our partnership, aimed at better serving the Nepali diaspora, has received this approval,” said Muhammad Daiyaan Alam, LemFi’s Head of South Asia Expansion & Growth. “Nepal represents one of the most important remittance corridors in South Asia, and we welcome every opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to providing accessible and fair financial services for our customers as well as their beneficiaries,” according to the statement.

Nepal Russia Science Society (NRSS), in partnership with the Russian House, Kathmandu, organized a round table discussion on “People’s Diplomacy through Science and Education” at Kamalpokhari on Tuesday to mark the UN International Day of Science for Peace and Development.

Er Ganesh Shah, Former Minister for Science and Technology and President of NRSS, chaired the program, which was moderated by Prof. Dr. Ramesh Maskey.

Bringing together prominent scientists, academics, policymakers, diplomats and energy experts from Nepal and Russia, the program explored the role of science and education as powerful instruments of international cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development.

The event commenced with the official inauguration of a photo exhibition titled “Russian Universities: Diplomacy through Science and Education.”

Chief Guest Dr Rajendra Dhoj Joshi, Chairman of Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology, inaugurated the exhibition, which showcased the legacy and modern achievements of Russian universities in building international academic collaboration.

In her welcome address after the inauguration, Anastasia Khokhlova, Director of the Russian House in Kathmandu, highlighted Russia’s commitment in promoting academic and scientific cooperation with Nepal.

“Science is not only about laboratories and theories; it is about people. When we connect scientists, educators, and young minds from Nepal and Russia, we create living diplomacy that lasts longer than any political document,” she said.

Representatives from leading Russian universities, including the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) and the Omsk State Agrarian University, joined virtually to share insights on Russia’s expanding network for global education and research partnerships.

Speaking on the occasion, Acad. Prof. Dr. Anjana Singh said that while science diplomacy is still emerging in Nepal, it holds immense potential.

“For a country like Nepal science diplomacy is a pathway to sustainable progress,” she noted, calling for institutional frameworks and science counselors within embassies.

Similarly, Prof. Dr. Jibaraj Pokhrel, Former Vice-Chancellor of NAST, stressed on the need for stronger national prioritization of science and technology, recommending the establishment of a Science Attaché post in Nepal’s embassies.

Likewise, Dr. Mitra Bandhu Poudel highlighted the gaps in policy and human resources, underscoring that Nepal must strengthen competency-based education and negotiation skills before engaging internationally.

Dr Dipak Gyawali, Former Minister for Water Resources, drew a distinction between science and technology diplomacy, stressing the value of Track-2 and people-to-people diplomacy:

“Academia, chambers of commerce, and the media must engage directly to keep collaboration alive even when governments pause,” he said.

Also speaking at the program, Dr Shambhu Ram Simkhada, Former UN Representative, observed that science and diplomacy both depend on truth and trust, stating that “foreign policy must be informed by evidence and guided by continuity.”

Prof. Dr. Tri Ratna Bajracharya linked renewable energy and international education to science diplomacy, noting that Nepal’s hydropower sector could serve as a platform for collaboration with Russia and beyond.

Kushal Gurung, President of the Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal, called for stronger climate diplomacy, while Er Gunaraj Dhakal, Climate and Energy Expert, emphasized bottom-up motivation and public–private partnerships for green transformation.

In his closing remarks, Er Ganesh Shah emphasized the transformative role of science in diplomacy, stating that it “connects nations beyond boundaries. We can foster global collaboration for peace and sustainability through education, research, and innovation,”

The government has prohibited the construction of structures and planting of trees alongside the 400- kV power transmission line to be built by MCA-Nepal.

The government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel informed that it has been prohibited to build and plant trees on the land of about 1,381 hectares of land 23-23 meters to the right and left of the center line of the power transmission line in the districts of Nawalparasi, Palpa, Tanahun, Chitwan, Dhading, Sindhupalchowk, Kathmandu, Nuwakot and Makawanpur. T

he Cabinet has decided to provide prior approval for a survey on the organization and management of the Ministry of Energy and its subordinate bodies.

A person died while two others sustained injuries in a jeep accident at Hapani in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-2, Chitwan district on Tuesday evening.

Rabindra Adhikari, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Chitwan informed that the deceased has been identified as Bir Bahadur Praja (80) of Hapani.

Similarly, Karna Bahadur Praja and Bishnu Praja of Hapani, who sustained injuries in the incident, have been sent to Bharatpur for treatment.

The jeep was heading to Hapani from Phisling when the accident occurred.  There were four people including the driver in the jeep.

Police said that they have arrested Jeep driver Bikash Praja for investigation.