Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria Genetic study of Mustang man reveals clues on spread of Malaria A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal. A team of geneticists and archaeologists has identified the earliest known case of P. falciparum malaria at the high Himalayan site of Chokhopani located along the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Mustang District of Nepal. Science and Tech 17 Jun, 2024
Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal Budget aims to develop nation as IT hub in next decade: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year aims to develop the nation as a hub of information technology (IT). The budget has announced a decade for the IT enhancement, he added. Science and Tech 07 Jun, 2024
A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US A Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side to collect rocks in growing space... A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. Science and Tech 02 Jun, 2024
Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector-Minister Sharma Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said the government was moving ahead with determination to develop necessary policies, laws and infrastructures to boost up investment in the information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has pledged to provision the setup of innovation fund in the upcoming fiscal year's policy, programme and budget for the expansion of information technology sector. Science and Tech 02 May, 2024
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Apple CEO Tim Cook met Widodo on April 17 and said the company would “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia. Science and Tech 01 May, 2024
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could... If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. If TikTok were to disappear, those platforms — along with younger, smaller emerging rivals — would be scrambling for those valuable minutes of people's attention. Science and Tech 30 Apr, 2024
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious... The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. The three-member crew of the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft will relieve the current team who have been manning China’s Tiangong space station since last October. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2024
Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms (META.O), must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by fraudulently inflating the number of people their ads might reach. Science and Tech 22 Mar, 2024
Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly after takeoff Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt ends with explosion shortly after... A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. A rocket that was supposed to become Japan’s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. Science and Tech 13 Mar, 2024
Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI Draft bill on IT and cyber security seeks transparent, accountable use of AI A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology. A draft bill designed to manage IT and cyber security has underlined the use of innovative technology. Science and Tech 12 Mar, 2024
4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay 4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint. Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station on Sunday where they will oversee the arrivals of two new rocketships during their half-year stint. Science and Tech 04 Mar, 2024
One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone One Tech Tip: Don't use rice for your device. Here's how to dry out your smartphone You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. Science and Tech 29 Feb, 2024
Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole... While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. While the quasar resembles a mere dot in images, scientists envision a ferocious place. Science and Tech 19 Feb, 2024
OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts OpenAI reveals Sora, a tool to make instant videos from written prompts The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. Science and Tech 16 Feb, 2024
US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Another private US company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. Science and Tech 15 Feb, 2024
Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines announces AI Fellowship 2024 in Nepal Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Fusemachines Inc., a leading provider of enterprise AI products and solutions has announced the opening of registration for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2024 - Nepal cohort. Science and Tech 13 Feb, 2024
Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels Rise and shine: Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Science and Tech 30 Jan, 2024
Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. A US company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. Science and Tech 21 Jan, 2024
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.
