Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday, following a global outage that affected thousands. Google's... Google services, including YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive, were restored for most users on Monday,... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective in suppressing virus COVID-19 simulator reveals combining extensive testing and contact tracing effective... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan have discovered that joint use of mass... KATHMANDU: Scientists from the Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI) at... Mobile & Apps 14 Dec, 2020
Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its three-day return to Earth on Sunday. The Chang'e 5 lunar probe,... BEIJING: A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its... Mobile & Apps 13 Dec, 2020
Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's western coast. If confirmed, the new species would mark a... Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands SpaceX launches Starship on highest test flight, crash-lands CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship several miles into the air from a remote corner of Texas on Wednesday,... CAPE CANAVERAL: SpaceX launched its shiny, bullet-shaped, straight-out-of-science fiction Starship... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits... WASHINGTON: Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the U.S.... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 First woman, next man on moon will come from these NASA 18 CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its Artemis moon-landing program. The first woman and next man on the moon... CAPE CANAVERAL: NASA has named the 18 astronauts — half of them women — who will train for its... Mobile & Apps 10 Dec, 2020
Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test Musk's SpaceX scrubs key high-altitude Starship test WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one second before liftoff, postponing the first high-altitude test of a... WASHINGTON: A key test of SpaceX’s Mars rocket Starship was automatically aborted on Tuesday just one... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking: research BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be... BOSTON: Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply Apple to tighten app privacy, remove apps that don't comply LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data collection and warning they could be removed if they don't comply... LONDON: Apple is stepping up privacy for app users, forcing developers to be more transparent about data... Mobile & Apps 09 Dec, 2020
Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first... BEIJING: A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples Japanese space officials eager to analyze asteroid samples TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in the Australian Outback on Sunday while carrying soil samples from... TOKYO: Japanese space officials said they are excited about the return of a capsule that landed safely in... Mobile & Apps 07 Dec, 2020
Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 Great conjunction 2020 happening on December 21 KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December solstice - The Great Conjunction 2020. Towards the end of 2020,... KATHMANDU: A special and rare astronomical event is heading our way, slated to take place this December... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Bezos says Blue Origin will take the first woman to moon's surface Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire said on Friday as NASA nears a decision to pick its first privately... Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will take the first woman to the moon's surface, the billionaire... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Japan retrieves space probe that may hold clues to origin of planets Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to Earth Mission aims to answer questions about origins of... Capsule from Hayabusa2 lit up Australian sky First time extensive asteroid samples brought to... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially... Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful,... Mobile & Apps 06 Dec, 2020
Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough Vision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building an implant that bypasses the eyes and allows monkeys to perceive... WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 4 Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building... Mobile & Apps 05 Dec, 2020
Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency... BEIJING: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the... Mobile & Apps 04 Dec, 2020
Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid: NASA CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all, astronomers confirmed Wednesday. Observations by a... CAPE CANAVERAL: A mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth: China BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and sealed them within the spacecraft for return to Earth, the first... BEIJING: China said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and... Mobile & Apps 03 Dec, 2020
Environment Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
Nepal Kukur Tihar being observed across Nepal Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is being observed across the country today, the third day of Yamapanchak during this year’s Tihar festival.
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.