Smart Telecom victims press for addressing their concerns

KATHMANDU:- Victims of Smart Telecom have requested Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel to intervene in resolving issues such as the telecom's tower management and..

Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom

By CHAN HO-HIM, HONG KONG (AP):- China’s Alibaba Group posted a 34% jump in revenue from its cloud business in its most recent quarter, buoyed by the boom in artificial intelligence. But..

China’s diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand

By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL, HANOI, Vietnam (AP):- China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy..

Telecommunication services rapidly expanding in remote areas

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Telecom is rapidly expanding its telecommunication services in the remote areas of Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Madhes provinces. The Nepal Telecom stated that access to its..

Global ICT Leadership Forum proves productive for Nepal: Minister Kharel

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said that Nepal’s participation in the Global ICT Leadership Forum has been highly productive and..

Minister Kharel inagurates National Artificial Intelligence Centre

KATHMANDU:- The government has established a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre to facilitate the operations of both public and private sectors through digital means. The Ministry of..

Everest region a hotspot of cryosphere hazards: New study

KATHMANDU:- A new study published on Tuesday about the 2024 glacial lake outburst flood in the Everest region found that a “devastating and complex chain reaction” of natural factors made the..

Apple takes down app that allows people to track and anonymously report sightings of ICE agents

DALLAS, (AP):- Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, apparently after being pressured by U.S. authorities. ICEBlock, a free..

PM Karki owns no official ID in facebook, X: OPMCM

KATHMANDU:- The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) has clarified that there are no official social media accounts in the name of Prime Minister Sushila Karki. In a press..

A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun’s violent side

By MARCIA DUNN, CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP):- A cluster of space weather satellites blasted off Wednesday morning to cast fresh eyes on solar storms that can produce stunning auroras but also..

Nepal Telecom directs to deactivate 26 unlisted social media platforms

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Telecommunication Authority has directed mobile and internet service providers to deactivate 26 unlisted social media platforms in Nepal. The NTA issued the directive..

‘Unregistered social media platforms to be deactivated from today’

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that social media platforms that have not been listed till today will be deactivated in the..

Total lunar eclipse in night of Sept 7

KATHMANDU:- A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Kathmandu on the full moon night of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra, which falls on Sunday, September 7. According to the Nepal..

US Embassy hands over modern instrument and software to forensic lab

KATHMANDU:- The US Embassy in Nepal has handed over modern equipment and software used for DNA testing and drug testing to the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Laboratory. The Compound DNA..

Time for prosperity through IT: PM Oli

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli underscored the need to secure good governance, development and prosperity through the leverage of information technology (IT). Addressing the..