ICIMOD study confirms Thame Flood as Everest region's cryosphere-linked disaster A new study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has revealed that the 2024 Thame flood in the Everest region was triggered by a chain reaction of geological and glacial factors, highlighting the area as a hotspot for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life On Earth, microorganisms commonly interact with minerals in Antarctic lakes.
Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.
Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine.
Ben Deighton shares science storytelling tips in webinar for South Asian participants The Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) hosted an online session on Friday for aspiring journalists, students, researchers, and academicians as part of its Science Journalism Program for Beginners.
Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast a day after departing the orbiting lab.
Nepal, an appropriate location for data centre, says CIT Minister Gurung Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the 'digital divide' has become a very serious problem all over the world, and ways to reduce it a matter of concern for everyone.
Rising heat, rising risks: Scientist warns of growing glacial flood threats in Nepal Himalayas With rising global temperatures accelerating glacier melt, the threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) is growing dangerously across Nepal’s Himalayas.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission Their capsule undocked from the orbiting lab and aimed for a splashdown the next morning in the Pacific off the Southern California coast.
Ngāi Tahu partners with colossal and Peter Jackson to resurrect the extinct Moa In a groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative, the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre has partnered with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences and filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson to bring back the South Island Giant Moa, an extinct flightless bird that once roamed Aotearoa/New Zealand,
Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight The H-2A rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite as part of Tokyo’s effort to mitigate climate change.
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary The crew of four will spend two weeks at the orbiting lab, performing dozens of experiments.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary blast off on a privately funded trip to the space station India, Poland and Hungary launched their first astronauts in more than 40 years Wednesday, sending them on a private flight to the International Space Station.
Business Wonderland Carnival brings festive cheer to Kathmandu from December 25 to January 1 Located in the heart of the capital, The Wonderland has emerged as a vibrant destination that blends entertainment, education and community engagement, offering interactive experiences for children, youth and families alike.
Opinion Nature-based economy: It needs nature-based thinking Most childhood animated movies end with comfort. Something goes wrong, damage is done, and, by the final scene, balance is restored. The world looks familiar again. Hope returns, things go back to how they were, and that reassurance stays with us even after end credits. Rewatching Happy feet (2006) as an adult, I did not feel that comfort.
Business Ather introduces ID-based financing for electric scooters with EMI from Rs 6,058 Ather Energy has introduced a simplified financing scheme in Nepal, allowing customers to purchase its electric scooters using only a valid ID card, with monthly instalments starting from Rs 6,058.
Business MetLife Nepal contributes Rs 2.5 Million to govt reconstruction fund MetLife Nepal has contributed Rs 2.5 million to the Government of Nepal’s Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund, reinforcing private-sector support for post-disaster rebuilding and national infrastructure recovery.
Business thee GO e-Stop opens KFC Outlet at Kurintar, offers 25% Launch Discount thee GO e-Stop has launched a new KFC outlet at Kurintar, strengthening its positioning as a comprehensive highway service destination for long-distance travelers and local commuters.
Business MAW Vriddhi to host Dang's largest EV test drive and exchange camp MAW Vriddhi, the authorised distributor of Dongfeng and Seres electric vehicles in Nepal, is set to organise its largest Test Drive and Exchange Camp in Dang from 19 to 21 Poush 2082, marking a major expansion of electric mobility outreach in the western region.
Business Nepal's tourism records modest growth in 2025; Reaches 96.8% of pre-pandemic levels Nepal welcomed 1,158,459 international visitors in 2025, recording a modest 1% growth over the previous year and achieving 96.8% recovery compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, according to the Tourism Insight report released by the Nepal Tourism Board in January 2026.
Business Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,900 per tola after recent slide Gold price in the domestic market rebounded sharply on Friday, recovering Rs 2,900 per tola after several days of decline that followed its record high of Rs 270,600 per tola on December 28.
Environment Fog blankets Terai, light snowfall forecast in high hills and mountains Dense fog and mist have affected large parts of the Terai, while light snowfall and rain are forecast in the country’s high hilly and mountainous regions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Nepal EC calls for applications to transport election materials The Election Commission (EC) has invited applications from service providers to transport essential materials for the March 5 House of Representatives elections.
Entertainment English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child.
World Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks Three drones struck a cafe and hotel in the resort town of Khorly on the Black Sea coast, the region’s Moscow-installed leader Vladimir Saldo said in a statement on Telegram.
