UAE Space Agency's Hope Mars probe releases first picture of Mars UAE Space Agency's Hope Mars probe releases first picture of Mars UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars probe has released the first picture of Mars captured by the first-ever Arab probe. UAE Space Agency’s Hope Mars probe has released the first picture of Mars captured by the first-ever Arab probe. Science and Tech 14 Feb, 2021
UAE's 'Hope' enters Mars' orbit; China's Tianwen-1, US's Perseverance to follow UAE's 'Hope' enters Mars' orbit; China's Tianwen-1, US's Perseverance to follow UAE's 'Hope' is the first among the three Mars missions scheduled for February, others being China’s Tianwen 1 Probe and United States’ Perseverance Probe, to reach Mars - UAE's 'Hope' is the first among the three Mars missions scheduled for February, others being China’s Tianwen 1 Probe and United States’ Perseverance Probe, to reach Mars - Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2021
Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing internationally viable satellite systems. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing internationally viable satellite systems. Science and Tech 10 Feb, 2021
Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition Tesla Inc boss and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize in a four-year global competition to find a way of reducing carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Tesla Inc boss and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize in a four-year global competition to find a way of reducing carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere. Science and Tech 09 Feb, 2021
Arab spacecraft closes in on Mars on historic flight Arab spacecraft closes in on Mars on historic flight A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates was set to swing into orbit around Mars in the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission Tuesday, the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half. A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates was set to swing into orbit around Mars in the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission Tuesday, the first of three robotic explorers arriving at the red planet over the next week and a half. Science and Tech 09 Feb, 2021
Planetary trio: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn up in the morning sky for February 2021 Planetary trio: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn up in the morning sky for February... The decade's second planetary trio is here - this time with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. The decade's second planetary trio is here - this time with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Science and Tech 08 Feb, 2021
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, will step down as CEO Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookstore and built it into a shopping and entertainment behemoth, will step down later this year as CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years, to become executive chairman, the company announced Tuesday. Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookstore and built it into a shopping and entertainment behemoth, will step down later this year as CEO, a role he's had for nearly 30 years, to become executive chairman, the company announced Tuesday. Science and Tech 03 Feb, 2021
US billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others US billionaire buys SpaceX flight to orbit with 3 others A US billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three “everyday” people with him to circle the globe this year. A US billionaire who made a fortune in tech and fighter jets is buying an entire SpaceX flight and plans to take three “everyday” people with him to circle the globe this year. Science and Tech 02 Feb, 2021
Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: the Verge Musk's SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test: the Verge SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, the Verge reported on Friday, citing sources. SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which exploded last month while attempting to land after an otherwise successful test launch, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, the Verge reported on Friday, citing sources. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2021
Twitch feature could be added by YouTube; company currently testing feature Twitch feature could be added by YouTube; company currently testing feature Twitch feature, which is an American video live streaming service run by Twitch Interactive, could be added by YouTube. Twitch feature, which is an American video live streaming service run by Twitch Interactive, could be added by YouTube. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2021
WhatsApp Web and Desktop now require biometric authentication before device linking WhatsApp Web and Desktop now require biometric authentication before device linking WhatsApp is adding an extra layer of security for logging into WhatsApp Web and desktop app. WhatsApp is adding an extra layer of security for logging into WhatsApp Web and desktop app. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2021
Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy Facebook Q4 results soar; Zuckerberg hits Apple over privacy Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities. Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, but the company forecast challenges in 2021 that include a coming privacy update by Apple that could limit the social network's ad targeting capabilities. Science and Tech 28 Jan, 2021
Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission, according to the company. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday. Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January 20, on Tuesday. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa variants of COVID-19. US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa variants of COVID-19. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station 1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket. The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket. Science and Tech 27 Jan, 2021
1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station 1st private space crew paying $55M each to fly to station CAPE CANAVERAL: The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each paying $55 million to fly on a SpaceX rocket. They'll be led by a... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first private space station crew was introduced Tuesday: Three men who are each... Mobile & Apps 27 Jan, 2021
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine apparently effective against UK, South Africa variants KATHMANDU: US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is apparently effective in neutralising the UK and South Africa... KATHMANDU: US-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Moderna said on Monday that its vaccine is... Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021
Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised Personal details of 2.28 million users of dating site MeetMindful compromised KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been compromised following publication of personal user data online on January... KATHMANDU: Privacy of as many as 2.28 million users of the online dating site MeetMindful has been... Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021
Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program Need a lift? SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143 spacecraft into space on Sunday, a new record for the most spaceships... A veteran rocket from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX aerospace company launched 143... Mobile & Apps 25 Jan, 2021
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
