China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun China's Chang'e 5 probe up for a new mission, to the sun KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks and dust from the moon -- world's first lunar sample-return mission... KATHMANDU: China stunned everyone last month when its lunar probe, Chang'e 5, succeeded to bring rocks... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women Privacy fears as Indian city readies facial recognition to spot harassed women A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in a north Indian city, will lead to intrusive policing and privacy... A plan to monitor women's expressions with facial recognition technology to prevent street harassment in... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly UK chief scientist says new virus variant may be more deadly LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death than the original strain, the British... LONDON: There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists New Patagonian dinosaur may be largest yet: Scientists BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest Argentina they say may have belonged to the largest dinosaur ever... BUENOS AIRES, JANUARY 22 Scientists have unearthed massive, 98-million-year-old fossils in southwest... Mobile & Apps 23 Jan, 2021
Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus on virus Fauci credits Biden for letting 'the science speak' as new administration puts focus... WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in office on Thursday, with his chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci,... WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled sweeping measures to battle COVID-19 on his first full day in... Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021
German researchers make paralysed mice walk again German researchers make paralysed mice walk again BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by... BERLIN: German researchers have enabled mice paralysed after spinal cord injuries to walk again,... Mobile & Apps 22 Jan, 2021
Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one... BEIJING: Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messaging platform announced earlier this month, saying the new... NEW DELHI: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the... Mobile & Apps 20 Jan, 2021
Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook to ban ads promoting weapon accessories, protective gear in US Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment in the United States with immediate effect until at least two days... Facebook Inc said on Saturday it will ban advertisements for weapon accessories and protective equipment... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test NASA's Boeing moon rocket cuts short 'once-in-a-generation' ground test WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of its behemoth core stage for the first time on Saturday, cutting short... WASHINGTON: NASA’s deep space exploration rocket built by Boeing briefly ignited all four engines of... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2021
RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature. Scientists in Germany spent two... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red... Mobile & Apps 15 Jan, 2021
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its social media platform after last week’s violence at the US Capitol... Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday that banning President Donald Trump from its... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen in ICUs Gut bacteria tied to disease severity, immune response; high mental health toll seen... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by... The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Mobile & Apps 14 Jan, 2021
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, light... The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug... Mobile & Apps 12 Jan, 2021
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two easier-to-spread variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and... New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two... Mobile & Apps 08 Jan, 2021
Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 Planetary trio of Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn for grand evening around Jan 10 KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn- weeks after the great conjunction of the two... KATHMANDU: The astronomical calendar for 2021 is beginning with a splendid planetary triad of Mercury,... Mobile & Apps 06 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft says hackers viewed source code, didn't change it Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US government agencies and private companies sneaked further into its systems... Microsoft said Thursday in a blog post that hackers tied to a massive intrusion of dozens of US... Mobile & Apps 01 Jan, 2021
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week,... SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a... Mobile & Apps 18 Dec, 2020
China says to share lunar samples with other countries China says to share lunar samples with other countries BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of international conventions though "unfortunate" U.S. restrictions on... BEIJING: China will share data and samples from the moon obtained by its Chang'e 5 probe on the basis of... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and debris from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility... BEIJING: A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh samples of rock and... Mobile & Apps 17 Dec, 2020
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.
