Information and communications sector gets a budget of Rs 5.93 billion

KATHMANDU:- The government has allocated a total of Rs 5.093 billion for the information and communications sector for the upcoming fiscal year, prioritising telecommunications, social media..

Fellowship for international AI researchers, priority for mathematics

KATHMANDU:- The government has announced that it will welcome internationally recognized researchers working in AI to returned in Nepal for contribution. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle while..

Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Minister Murashko

MOSCOW:- The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain. The embassy said that the Russian Health Minister Mikhail..

‘MOFA Mitra’ mobile app launched for online consular service

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal has urged Nepalis abroad to avail consular services through the ‘MOFA Mitra’ mobile app. Launching the mobile app developed by the..

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

By MARCIA DUNN, CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP):- A dying star has never looked so lovely. The Gemini North Telescope atop Hawaii’s tallest peak, Mauna Kea, captured the star in its last gasps...

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

By MARCIA DUNN, CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP):- A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid swings past Mars this week for a gravity boost, snapping thousands of pictures as practice for the..

Don’t open unauthorized links: CIB

KATHMANDU:- The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged everyone not to open unauthorised links in digital gadgets because the cases of theft were increasing via Apps and digital..

Artificial smell technology being used to reduce human-wildlife conflict

RUPANDEHI:- A new technology has been tested to reduce the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the buffer settlements of the Tarai. 'Artificial smell signals' have been introduced with the aim of..

Nepal–EU Tech Forum held in Brussels to boost digital cooperation

BRUSSELS:- Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026 was held in Brussels, Belgium on Monday, bringing together policymakers, European Union officials, investors and members of the Nepali diaspora to discuss..

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

By CHAN HO-HIM, KANIS LEUNG and KELVIN CHAN, HONG KONG (AP):- China on Monday blocked U.S. tech giant Meta’s acquisition of the artificial intelligence startup Manus, in an unexpected move to..

Cyber security advisory issued against ransomware attacks

KATHMANDU:- The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a cybersecurity advisory to alert the general public about the recent increase in ransomware attacks. The advisory informs the public..

Over 10,000 online betting apps and websites blocked

KATHMANDU:- Over 10,000 applications and websites used for online betting and gambling have been shut down. According to the Deputy Director of the Nepal Telecom Authority (NTA), Surya Prasad..

Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

By MARCIA DUNN, HOUSTON (AP):- Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA’s lunar..

Artemis II’s record-breaking journey around the moon ends with dramatic splashdown

By MARCIA DUNN, HOUSTON (AP):- Artemis II’s astronauts closed out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown on Friday, blazing new records near the..

E-pension verification system launched

KATHMANDU:- The Automated Pension Verification System was implemented from Friday, which is aimed at making the pension-related services further simplified, accessible, citizen-friendly and..

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