UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday UAE Mars mission liftoff on Japan rocket reset for Monday TOKYO: The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad weather at the launch site in southern Japan, is now set for Monday. The orbiter named... TOKYO: The liftoff of a United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter, postponed due to bad weather at the launch... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk CAPE CANAVERAL: Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the International Space Station on Thursday, replacing six more outdated... CAPE CANAVERAL: Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter says about 130 accounts were targeted in cyber attack this week Twitter Inc said late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent... Twitter Inc said late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack... Mobile & Apps 17 Jul, 2020
Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft Google ties more work tools into Gmail, aiming to get ahead of Microsoft OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be able to edit documents and other files without leaving the email... OAKLAND: Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday its corporate Gmail customers would now be... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust HONG KONG: A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and... HONG KONG: A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Twitter Hack Update: Coordinated social engineering attack, says Twitter Twitter Hack Update: Coordinated social engineering attack, says Twitter KATHMANDU: Multiple high profile Twitter accounts were hacked in the wee hours of Thursday morning, soliciting Bitcoin donations. Accounts of millionaires, US... KATHMANDU: Multiple high profile Twitter accounts were hacked in the wee hours of Thursday morning,... Mobile & Apps 16 Jul, 2020
Vaccine candidate 'ZyCoV-D’ gets human clinical trials Vaccine candidate 'ZyCoV-D’ gets human clinical trials KATHMANDU: In the race of vaccine candidates for coronavirus infection, the second indigenous vaccine developed in India from Zydus Cadila, a global healthcare company, has... KATHMANDU: In the race of vaccine candidates for coronavirus infection, the second indigenous vaccine... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes Apple wins EU court case over $15 billion in claimed taxes BRUSSELS: A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, as the... BRUSSELS: A European Union high court on Wednesday ruled that technology giant Apple does not have to pay... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather UAE's Mars orbiter launch from Japan delayed by weather TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad weather at the Japanese launch site. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope,... TOKYO: The liftoff of the United Arab Emirates' Mars orbiter was postponed until Friday due to bad... Mobile & Apps 15 Jul, 2020
Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry Coronavirus-related syndrome surfaces in older adults; stillbirths cause worry The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple says full return to offices not until the end of the year: Bloomberg News Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of the year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing an internal... Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its staff that a full return to US offices will not occur before the end of... Mobile & Apps 14 Jul, 2020
Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine candidates get FDA's 'fast track' status LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer have received 'fast track' designation... LONDON: Two experimental coronavirus vaccines jointly developed by German biotech firm BioNTech and US... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending... CAPE CANAVERAL: Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the... Mobile & Apps 13 Jul, 2020
A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb A space odyssey: Britain rockets into unknown with OneWeb TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit era. But it faces formidable challenges to complete a working... TOKYO: Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit... Mobile & Apps 10 Jul, 2020
New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker New google machine at FCC could be Android TV dongle or Nest speaker KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States,... KATHMANDU: Concerns and curiosity have gathered over a new Google machine that appeared at the office of... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye Comet Neowise swings close to earth, was visible to naked eye KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its initial approach to the sun. Astronaut Bob Behnken shared several... KATHMANDU: Comet Neowise, officially known as C/2020 F3, was seen with the naked eyes as it made its... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says Tesla 'very close' to level 5 autonomous driving technology, Musk says SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous driving technology, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Thursday,... SHANGHAI/BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc is "very close" to achieving level 5 autonomous... Mobile & Apps 09 Jul, 2020
Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists Serious brain disorders in patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms, warn UK neurologists KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be triggered among patients with mild Covid-19 symptoms or recovering... KATHMANDU: UK neurologists have warned that serious and potentially deadly brain disorder might be... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs 'Desperation science' slows the hunt for coronavirus drugs Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and solutions from a research system not built for haste. The ironic, and... Desperate to solve the deadly conundrum of COVID-19, the world is clamoring for fast answers and... Mobile & Apps 08 Jul, 2020
Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites Australian scientists discover ancient underwater Aboriginal sites SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than 7,000 years ago will help with the understanding of the cultural and... SYDNEY: Australia's first underwater archaeological sites off its west coast dating to more than... Mobile & Apps 02 Jul, 2020
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 Peopleâ€, 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.
