Chinese cargo spacecraft docks with orbital station Chinese cargo spacecraft docks with orbital station An automated spacecraft docked with China's new space station Sunday carrying fuel and supplies for its future crew, the Chinese space agency announced. An automated spacecraft docked with China's new space station Sunday carrying fuel and supplies for its future crew, the Chinese space agency announced. Science and Tech 30 May, 2021
NASA releases stunning new pic of Milky Way's 'downtown' NASA releases stunning new pic of Milky Way's 'downtown' NASA has released a stunning new picture of our galaxy’s violent, super-energized “downtown.” NASA has released a stunning new picture of our galaxy’s violent, super-energized “downtown.” Science and Tech 29 May, 2021
Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride Navigation error sends NASA's Mars helicopter on wild ride A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. A navigation timing error sent NASA's little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian skies last month. Science and Tech 28 May, 2021
WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy WhatsApp sues Indian government, says not ready to comply with new privacy policy Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Facebook-owned messenger WhatsApp has filed a complaint at the Delhi High Court stating that the new rules is a violation of privacy rights. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Lunar Eclipse 2021: The Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse is coming! Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Of the first of four eclipses of the year 2021, a Total Lunar Eclipse is happening today, which, in our region will only be visible as a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Science and Tech 26 May, 2021
China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. A remote-controlled Chinese motorised rover drove down the ramp of a landing capsule on Saturday and onto the surface of the Red Planet, making China the first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars. Science and Tech 22 May, 2021
China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Mars on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua reported, making China the second space-faring nation after the United States to land on the Red Planet. Science and Tech 15 May, 2021
NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. With rubble from an asteroid tucked inside, a NASA spacecraft fired its engines and began the long journey back to Earth on Monday, leaving the ancient space rock in its rearview mirror. Science and Tech 11 May, 2021
Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. Science and Tech 09 May, 2021
China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday. Science and Tech 07 May, 2021
Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon Main stage of Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location. Science and Tech 06 May, 2021
SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown to end the company’s second crew flight. Science and Tech 02 May, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity shifts into new operational test phase After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. After exceeding all expectations with its initial four test flights, the first ever by an aircraft over the surface of another planet, NASA's tiny Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity is ready for graduation. Science and Tech 01 May, 2021
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. China on Thursday launched the main module of its first permanent space station that will host astronauts long term, the latest success for a program that has realized a number of its growing ambitions in recent years. Science and Tech 29 Apr, 2021
Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour Astronauts arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Endeavour A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. A four-astronaut team arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, NASA said. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China names Mars rover for traditional fire god China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. China's first Mars rover will be named Zhurong after a traditional fire god, the government announced Saturday. Science and Tech 24 Apr, 2021
SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station SpaceX rocketship launches 4 astronauts on NASA mission to space station NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. NASA and Elon Musk's commercial rocket company SpaceX launched a new four-astronaut team on a flight to the International Space Station on Friday, the first crew ever propelled into orbit by a rocket booster recycled from a previous spaceflight. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one A black hole dubbed 'the Unicorn' may be galaxy's smallest one Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy and the closest to our solar system - an object so curious that they nicknamed it 'the Unicorn.' Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. NASA's little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. Science and Tech 23 Apr, 2021
NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA extracts breathable oxygen from thin Martian air NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. NASA has logged another extraterrestrial first on its latest mission to Mars: converting carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere into pure, breathable oxygen, the US space agency said on Wednesday. Science and Tech 22 Apr, 2021
Nepal CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers.
Kathmandu UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting inequalities affecting children UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.
Science and Tech Youth-led initiative pilots black soldier fly system to cut poultry feed costs, tackle organic waste A youth-led initiative called Innova Circle is piloting a black soldier fly-based system in Nepal that converts organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertiliser, aiming to address two pressing challenges simultaneously: the rising cost of poultry feed and the growing problem of unmanaged organic waste across urban and rural areas.
Business Mustang, Annapurna see surge in tourist arrivals; Trails upgraded, new destinations emerging Nepal’s key mountain tourism destinations—Mustang and the Annapurna Conservation Area—have witnessed a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals, alongside ongoing infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience and extending stays.
Nepal Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today.
Kathmandu Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Kathmandu PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.
Nepal Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises.
Nepal 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday.
