China plans to complete space station by 2022 China plans to complete space station by 2022 BEIJING: China plans to send four crewed space missions and the same number of cargo craft to complete work on its permanent space station within about two years, officials... BEIJING: China plans to send four crewed space missions and the same number of cargo craft to complete... Mobile & Apps 06 May, 2020
Here come COVID-19 tracing apps -- and privacy trade-offs Here come COVID-19 tracing apps -- and privacy trade-offs As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their societies, many are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help... As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps that use a new contact tracing system the two are building to help... Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday said they would ban the use of location tracking in apps... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Virus-afflicted 2020 looks like 1918 despite science's march Virus-afflicted 2020 looks like 1918 despite science's march WASHINGTON: Despite a century's progress in science, 2020 is looking a lot like 1918. In the years between two lethal pandemics, one the misnamed Spanish flu, the other... WASHINGTON: Despite a century's progress in science, 2020 is looking a lot like 1918. In the years... Mobile & Apps 05 May, 2020
Zoom admits it does not have 300 mln daily users: the Verge Zoom admits it does not have 300 mln daily users: the Verge Zoom video conferencing app does not have 300 million daily active users, the company admitted on Thursday to the Verge, saying it “unintentionally†referred to daily... Zoom video conferencing app does not have 300 million daily active users, the company admitted on... Mobile & Apps 30 Apr, 2020
Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge Oracle wins cloud computing deal with Zoom as video calls surge Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Tuesday it has started using Oracle Corp's cloud computing service to help handle the surge in online video call volumes brought on by... Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Tuesday it has started using Oracle Corp's cloud computing service... Mobile & Apps 29 Apr, 2020
Pentagon releases ‘UFO’ videos taken by US Navy pilots Pentagon releases ‘UFO’ videos taken by US Navy pilots Washington, April 28 The Pentagon has officially released three videos taken by US Navy pilots showing mid-air encounters with what appear to be UFOs. The grainy... Washington, April 28 The Pentagon has officially released three videos taken by US Navy pilots... Mobile & Apps 29 Apr, 2020
Ramadan bazaars go digital in Southeast Asia amid pandemic Ramadan bazaars go digital in Southeast Asia amid pandemic KUALA LUMPUR: For 15 years, Siti Zabedah Abdul Wahab’s family food business has opened for one month a year, selling murtabak, a pan-fried bread stuffed with meat, at... KUALA LUMPUR: For 15 years, Siti Zabedah Abdul Wahab’s family food business has opened for one month a... Mobile & Apps 28 Apr, 2020
Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly, say US scientists Washington, April 24 The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research announced by a senior US official day, though the study has not yet... Washington, April 24 The new coronavirus is quickly destroyed by sunlight, according to new research... Mobile & Apps 25 Apr, 2020
From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks When Eddie Song leaves his Manhattan home, it can feel like heading into battle. The Korean American startup founder and avid rider dons his armored motorcycle jacket,... When Eddie Song leaves his Manhattan home, it can feel like heading into battle. The Korean American... Mobile & Apps 25 Apr, 2020
China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission BEIJING: China's space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission, coinciding with China's annual Space Day and the 50th anniversary of the... BEIJING: China's space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission,... Mobile & Apps 24 Apr, 2020
Apple says "no evidence" iPhone mail flaw used against customers Apple says "no evidence" iPhone mail flaw used against customers Apple Inc said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has been used against customers, and that it believes the flaw does "not... Apple Inc said on Thursday it has found "no evidence" a flaw in its email app for iPhones and iPads has... Mobile & Apps 24 Apr, 2020
Zoom boosts encryption to quell safety concerns as users top 300 mln Zoom boosts encryption to quell safety concerns as users top 300 mln Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video conferencing app to quell safety concerns as its users surged by 50%... Zoom Video Communications Inc said on Wednesday it was upgrading the encryption features on its video... Mobile & Apps 23 Apr, 2020
Flaw in iPhone, iPads may have allowed hackers to steal data for years Flaw in iPhone, iPads may have allowed hackers to steal data for years WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left more than half a billion iPhones vulnerable to hackers. The bug,... WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left... Mobile & Apps 23 Apr, 2020
Germany approves trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate Germany approves trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidate BERLIN: Germany gave the green light for human trials of potential coronavirus vaccines developed by German biotech company BioNTech, which is racing teams in Germany, the... BERLIN: Germany gave the green light for human trials of potential coronavirus vaccines developed by... Mobile & Apps 22 Apr, 2020
Ancient marine crocs adapted like whales to ocean life - only earlier Ancient marine crocs adapted like whales to ocean life - only earlier WASHINGTON: A wondrous lineage of crocodile relatives that developed into fast-swimming seagoing predators at a time when dinosaurs dominated the land adapted to life in... WASHINGTON: A wondrous lineage of crocodile relatives that developed into fast-swimming seagoing... Mobile & Apps 21 Apr, 2020
Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad's car and head to a mechanic's workshop. They use back roads to skirt... KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teen-age girls pile into her dad's... Mobile & Apps 19 Apr, 2020
ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days ISS crew lands in Kazakhstan after more than 200 days MOSCOW: A US-Russian space crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan, greeted with extra precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Following a stint on the... MOSCOW: A US-Russian space crew landed safely Friday in the steppes of Kazakhstan, greeted with extra... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Report says COVID-19 patients respond to Gilead's remdesivir, shares surge Report says COVID-19 patients respond to Gilead's remdesivir, shares surge Gilead Sciences Inc's shares surged 16% in after hours trading on Thursday following a media report detailing encouraging partial data from trials of the US company's... Gilead Sciences Inc's shares surged 16% in after hours trading on Thursday following a media report... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory Chile astronomers discover star dancing according to Einstein´s century-old theory SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing" around a black hole in the Milky Way just as Albert Einstein might... SANTIAGO: Astronomers in Chile using one of the world's largest telescopes have found a star "dancing"... Mobile & Apps 17 Apr, 2020
Kathmandu Nepal-Korea Energy Cooperation Seminar 2025 held in Kathmandu ​​​​​​​The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal held Nepal-Korea Energy Cooperation Seminar in collaboration with lndependent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) today in Kathmandu.
Business Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators Commercial banks have raised concerns over what they describe as an uneven regulatory environment in Nepal’s digital payment sector, alleging that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stopped issuing QR code licences to banks while favouring a handful of private operators.
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
