ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes.
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners.
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab.
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone.
Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal Himalayas With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal’s Himalayas.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission Their capsule undocked from the orbiting lab and aimed for a splashdown the next morning in the Pacific off the Southern California coast.
Ngāi Tahu partners with colossal and Peter Jackson to resurrect the extinct Moa In a groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative, the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre has partnered with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences and filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson to bring back the South Island Giant Moa, an extinct flightless bird that once roamed Aotearoa/New Zealand,
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight The H-2A rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite as part of Tokyo’s effort to mitigate climate change.
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary The crew of four will spend two weeks at the orbiting lab, performing dozens of experiments.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary blast off on a privately funded trip to the space station India, Poland and Hungary launched their first astronauts in more than 40 years Wednesday, sending them on a private flight to the International Space Station.
Entertainment English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child.
World Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram.
Kathmandu Travel ban on Ramesh Lekhak lifted Regarding the Gen-Z Movement, Lekhak had recorded his statement with the commission a few days earlier.
Kathmandu NHRC urges govt to safeguard lives of Dr Bhusal, Bista Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the NHRC called on the government to take immediate action, stating that the health condition of Dr Bhusal and Bista has been deteriorating.
Sports Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home Mozambique also progressed to the last 16 as one of the four best third-place finishers.
World Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security In New York City's Times Square, revelers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year’s Eve ball drop.
World 'Several tens' dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.
Nepal One shot dead in Laukahi, police intensify search for suspect One person was shot dead in Laukahi of Koshi Rural Municipality–1 in Sunsari last night.
Nepal Rasuwagadhi border point reopens after six-month closure The Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, a key overland trade route between Nepal and China, has resumed full operations from Thursday, nearly six months after being shut down due to flood damage.
Business LONGi, MOGHA Renewables announce strategic partnership, launch Hi-MO X-10 Solar Panels in Nepal LONGi and MOGHA Renewables today announced a strategic partnership and the official launch of the Hi-MO X-10 solar panels in Nepal, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.
Business Minister Kharel inaugurates Ncell's VoLTE capacity expansion in Pokhara Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel on Sunday inaugurated Ncell’s VoLTE Capacity Enhancement Project at the company’s data centre in Pokhara, marking a significant upgrade in Nepal’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Business Hulas Steel inaugurates solar power plant at Simara factory Hulas Steel Industries Limited, Nepal’s first green steel and roofing manufacturer, has inaugurated a solar power plant at its Simara factory, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable industrial practices.
