SCAEF Nepal launches 4-day specialized GIS and Remote Sensing Training in Pokhara The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF Nepal) has launched a four-day specialized training on GIS and Remote Sensing with the objective of enhancing professional capacity within Nepal’s consulting, construction sector and clients from concerned government departments and ministries (3Cs).
From rockets to cancer research, here's how the number pi is embedded in our lives Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every March 14, the date that represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi.
Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm. The alerts will only go to parents who are enrolled in Instagram’s parental supervision program.
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.
Ting Ting represents Nepal at Web Summit Qatar 2026 Nepali AI company Ting Ting has marked a major milestone for the country’s technology sector by representing Nepal as the sole startup at Web Summit Qatar 2026, one of the world’s largest global tech gatherings.
Researchers call for integrated approach for conservation of mountain torrent frogs A study conducted by the Environment Protection and Study Centre (ENPROSC) researchers on ‘Promoting Conservation of Mountain Torrent Frogs’ has called for an integrated approach to conserve mountain torrent frogs in Nepal, stressing the need for the involvement of local communities, local governments and conservation agencies.
Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis.
Nepal's NAST ranks 3rd in digital innovation among 45 nations The competition featured programs from 60 information access centers across 45 countries, with 30 videos submitted from various nations.
Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI was also a surefire way to win the “Worst in Show.”
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all.
Business Customs clearance resumes in Rasuwa after MRP dispute resolved Customs inspection at the Rasuwa Customs Office has resumed after an impasse over mandatory MRP (maximum retail price) labelling on imported goods was resolved.
World Operation Sindoor: A symbol of India's strong resolve to protect its citizens A year ago on 7th May 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam where 26 civilians including a Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane were murdered.
Health Blood demand rises in Jhapa amid HIV reactive cases in donors The Nepal Red Cross Society has reported a growing demand for blood in Jhapa, alongside the detection of HIV infection in the blood samples of 29 donors over the past five fiscal years.
Nepal Everest spring season sees record 492 permits, Rs 1.07bn in royalties Mount Everest has recorded its highest-ever number of spring climbing permits this season, with the government issuing permits to 492 mountaineers for the world's tallest peak, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism on Friday.
Kathmandu Govt urged to adopt action plan to mitigate impact of West Asia tensions The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that the government formulate a comprehensive action plan with short-, medium- and long-term measures to minimise the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Opinion How to turn foreign missions into export engines: Rewrite the template for our envoys Shishir Khanal, the new foreign minister, has spent much of his first month repeating a familiar phrase.
Nepal World Red Cross Day being marked with slogan 'Unity in Humanity' The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed in different countries across the globe today by organizing several programmes with the slogan 'Unity in Humanity'.
Kathmandu Govt dismisses 15 honorary consuls The government has dismissed 15 honorary consuls serving in various countries.
Nepal Applications invited for VCs in 8 universities The committee formed to recommend names of vice chancellors in different universities has invited applications today.
Environment Widespread rain, thunderstorms likely across hilly regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted generally cloudy weather with widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country, particularly in hilly and mountainous regions.
Nepal Justice Manoj Sharma recommended as Chief Justice The Constitutional Council has recommended Supreme Court Justice Dr Manoj Sharma for appointment as the next Chief Justice.
Nepal Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago.
