Enepalese

Technology brand Xiaomi has introduced two new AIoT devices in Nepal: the Xiaomi Tag for tracking personal items and the Redmi Headphones Neo for an enhanced audio experience. The Xiaomi Tag offers features like encrypted tracking and an anti-tracking alert system, while the Redmi Headphones Neo boasts adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 42dB and a battery life of up to 72 hours.

The Elko City Council in Nevada will commence its meeting on May 26 with an invocation of Hindu prayers, featuring verses from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation, followed by an English interpretation of the prayers.

Kathmandu is set to be a hub for literary events in May and June 2026, with the Himalayan Literature Festival & Writers’ Workshop (HLF-WWK) 2026 and the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival scheduled to take place. The HLF-WWK, dedicated to Guru Prasad Mainali, will run from May 29 to June 5, focusing on themes of healing, consciousness, and cultural dialogue, and will feature international writers. The Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival will be held on June 6 and 7, aiming to foster multidimensional exchange among writers and intellectuals from South Asia.

Tele Talk Pvt. Ltd., an entity of Ramesh Corp, has opened a new POCO Service Center in Sanepa, Kathmandu. The facility will offer authorized after-sales service and technical support for POCO smartphones and related devices, aiming to enhance customer support accessibility in the Kathmandu Valley.

The Myanmar government has honored Dr. Lharkyal Lama, also known as Khenpo Chime Tsering, with the "Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja" religious title for his contributions to Buddhism. The award ceremony took place on Saturday at Ngagyur Palyul Ling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, with Myanmar's Ambassador to Nepal, U Thant Sin, presenting the title.

Two Nepali national cricket team players, Gulshan Jha and Ishan Pandey, have been selected to play for the JB Bruges team in the EU T-20 Belgium tournament starting June 6, 2026. Meanwhile, the American Taekwon-Do Martial Arts Academy (ATMAA) achieved significant success at the 2026 PA AAU State Championship in Pennsylvania, with multiple athletes winning gold and silver medals in various disciplines.

Saudi Arabia's ambitious NEOM mega-city project is reportedly facing significant contract cancellations and scale-backs, impacting an estimated 80,000 Nepali workers. While the Saudi government claims the project is being reprioritized, major international construction companies have terminated contracts, leading to job cuts and the emptying of labor camps.