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Guests are seen seated in the front row of the stage at a programme organised by NATHM to facilitate Chef Santosh Shah in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, March 03, 2021. Photo: THT

NATHM facilitates Chef Santosh Shah

"I am very thrilled with the love that I am getting after landing in Nepal. It has exceeded my expectations and provided me extra motivation to work even harder," Chef Shah said.

Science and Tech

During its final full systems test, technicians powered on all of the James Webb Space Telescope's various electrical components installed on the observatory, and cycled through their planned operations to ensure each was functioning, and communicating with each other. Photo Courtesy: NASA/Chris Gunn

NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory

2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies -- handed over by UNFPA to the Ministry of Health and Population -- are pictured here, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: UNFPA

UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt

MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.

FILE: Australia's Aaron Finch in action. Photo: Reuters

Finch back in form as Australia keep T20 series alive in Wellington

At a closed Wellington Regional Stadium, Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.

People protest on the street against the military after Monday's coup, outside the Mandalay Medical University in Mandalay, Myanmar February 4, 2021. Photo: Reuters/File

Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests

The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said, as the junta appeared more determined than ever to stamp out protests against a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

FILE - Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in a meeting, at Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Photo: Rajan Kafle/PM's Secretariat

Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting before HoR session

The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.

Smart ports

Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.

Tasha Arevalo, right, laughs with Joseph Butler while eating at Mo's Irish Pub, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he is lifting business capacity limits and the state's mask mandate starting next week. Photo: AP

Texas and other states ease COVID-19 rules despite warnings

Texas on Tuesday became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to let their guard down yet.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Britain, on March 2, 2021. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win

Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 on Tuesday to move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with their 21st straight win in all competitions.

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