Singapore scientists find coronavirus variant with milder infections Singapore scientists find coronavirus variant with milder infections SINGAPORE: Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that causes milder infections, according to a study published in The... SINGAPORE: Researchers in Singapore have discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus that... Mobile & Apps 21 Aug, 2020
Peru, Morocco to test China Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3 trial Peru, Morocco to test China Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 3 trial BEIJING: Authorities in Peru and Morocco have approved Phase 3 clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by China National Biotec Group (CNBG), the company... BEIJING: Authorities in Peru and Morocco have approved Phase 3 clinical trials for a potential COVID-19... Mobile & Apps 21 Aug, 2020
Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle facial recognition lawsuit Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle facial recognition lawsuit Facebook Inc (FB.O) won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a lawsuit that claimed it illegally collected and stored biometric... Facebook Inc (FB.O) won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a... Mobile & Apps 20 Aug, 2020
Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue NEW YORK, AUGUST 19 A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs — thanks... NEW YORK, AUGUST 19 A doctor checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead... Mobile & Apps 20 Aug, 2020
Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes LONDON: Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of Britain's COVID-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible link between... LONDON: Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of... Mobile & Apps 18 Aug, 2020
Infectious COVID-19 mutation may be "a good thing", says disease expert Infectious COVID-19 mutation may be "a good thing", says disease expert SINGAPORE: A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently detected in Malaysia may be more infectious but appears less deadly,... SINGAPORE: A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently... Mobile & Apps 18 Aug, 2020
Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained WASHINGTON: Astronomers have determined the cause of the dramatic dimming observed last year and earlier this year of one of the brightest stars in the night sky, a... WASHINGTON: Astronomers have determined the cause of the dramatic dimming observed last year and earlier... Mobile & Apps 16 Aug, 2020
Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices,... Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30%... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid... Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? Great Perseid meteor shower is here but will the weather play a spoilsport? KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor showers were on peak, this year the moon phase (last quarter) too... KATHMANDU: Not only did the weather play a spoilsport during the great celestial show, as Perseid meteor... Mobile & Apps 13 Aug, 2020
Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data that could eventually give billions of users... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have... MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, a move that was met... Mobile & Apps 12 Aug, 2020
Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research Extreme bacteria could save us from next flu pandemic: research KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology and Virology in Almaty, Kazakhstan say that viruses are becoming more... KATHMANDU: Researchers at Nazarbayev University and the Research and Production Centre of Microbiology... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps US steps up campaign to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from US digital networks and called the Chinese-owned... WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted"... Mobile & Apps 06 Aug, 2020
'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon 'It came alive:' Astronauts recount wild ride home on SpaceX's Crew Dragon US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to fly a privately built vehicle into orbit, recounted on Tuesday the... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, home two days from a landmark mission as NASA's first crew to... Mobile & Apps 05 Aug, 2020
Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok Microsoft confirms talks seeking to buy US arm of TikTok NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm of its popular video app TikTok and has discussed with President... NEW YORK: Microsoft confirmed Sunday it is in talks with Chinese company ByteDance to acquire the US arm... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to... MADRID: Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule NASA astronauts make historic return home aboard SpaceX capsule US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new Crew Dragon, splashed down in the capsule in the Gulf of Mexico on... US astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX's new... Mobile & Apps 03 Aug, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok's US business NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship... NEW YORK: Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part... CAPE CANAVERAL: The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International... Mobile & Apps 02 Aug, 2020
Nepal 182 kg marijuana seized in Udayapur Police have seized 182 kg of marijuana from a forest area in Katari Municipality-6 of Udayapur district.
Nepal Three arrested with suspected narcotics in Dhankuta Police have arrested three people from separate locations in Dhankuta district on charges of possessing suspected narcotics and controlled medicines.
Sports Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Manakamana Boys' champions, Girls' semifinal line-up complete Manakamana Secondary School has won the Kathmandu Valley-wide Boys’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026.
Nepal Maiti Nepal raises concern over cross-border surrogacy claims Maiti Nepal has called for an immediate investigation into allegations that economically and socially vulnerable Nepali women are being taken to India and involved in commercial surrogacy arrangements.
Nepal #photoNepal exhibition held in Phoksundo The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organised a three-day Phoksundo Art Exhibition in Dolpa as part of its #photoNepal initiative, showcasing 15 Thangka paintings by artist Tenzing Wangdak.
Nepal Greater Lumbini conference adopts action plan for sustainable heritage development The three-day International Conference on the Greater Lumbini Area concluded here with an action-oriented joint communiqué outlining measures for sustainable heritage conservation and development in the region.
Nepal 'The summit will wait': Weather closes Manaslu season, Dhaulagiri climbers retreat Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season has been disrupted by persistent rain and snowfall, with the 2026 Manaslu climbing season likely closed while teams on Dhaulagiri have retreated to base camp amid unstable weather.
Kathmandu PM Shah leaves for US today to attend 81st UN General Assembly Prime Minister Balendra Shah is leaving for the United States today to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, leading a high-level Nepali delegation.
Business NEPSE resumes trading as probe into data centre failure continues Trading on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) resumed on Tuesday after a technical problem at a data centre hosting the servers of 72 brokerage firms was resolved, but the incident remains under investigation over the risk it posed to the country’s securities trading system.