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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel are shown on the screen as they are awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, as announced during a press conference at the Nobel Forum at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 5, 2026. Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via AP

Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

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Psychologists from 18 countries to gather in Kathmandu for Applied Psychology conference

National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, will host the International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) from August 6 to 8, bringing together psychologists, researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers from 18 countries to discuss emerging issues in mental health and behavioural sciences.

02 Aug, 2026

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South Asian internet pioneers honoured at SANOG Conference in Kathmandu

Internet pioneers from five South Asian countries were honoured in Kathmandu on Sunday for their contributions to expanding internet access and commercial internet services across the region.

27 Jul, 2026

Facebook faces ongoing outage, thousands report access problems

Facebook users across multiple regions reported widespread access issues on Sunday afternoon, with the platform's browser version displaying an error message stating that accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.

19 Jul, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends an announcement with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. Photo: Kim Min-Hee/Pool Photo via AP

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand.

29 Jun, 2026

Nepali youths develop country's first school carbon footprint calculator

29 Jun, 2026

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

26 May, 2026

Youth-led initiative pilots black soldier fly system to cut poultry feed costs, tackle...

06 May, 2026

TWAS hosts global South climate scientists for IPCC-focused training in Italy

06 May, 2026

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Two Nepali teenagers selected for global space mission programme in India

Two young Nepali women have been selected to represent Nepal at Mission ShakthiSAT 2026, a global space education and satellite programme to be held in India from August 23 to 30, organisers announced.

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InnoventuresAI launches Springbase.AI in Nepal

InnoventuresAI Inc., a US-based technology company, has launched its AI operating system “Springbase.AI” in Nepal, aiming to streamline business workflows and improve productivity.

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New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals

The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), the apex body representing Nepal’s IT and software companies, is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum aimed at producing industry-ready professionals aligned with market demands.

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Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concludes, Team Nova wins top prize

The Nepal Startup Innovation Hackathon 2026 concluded on May 12, with “Team Nova” winning the top prize of Rs 50,000 for its project “Leapnode”.

David Park, a food and beverages manager at Lotte Hotel Seoul, demonstrates during an interview with The Associated Press in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Photo: AP

A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.

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Nepal to get first Tier IV hyperscale data center

Nepal is set to develop its first Tier IV hyperscale data center, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure, data security and technological self-reliance.

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Pollinator decline threatens nutrition, livelihoods in Nepal: Study

A new international study conducted in Nepal has warned that the decline in insect pollinators could severely affect nutrition, public health and rural livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable farming communities.

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New driving licences meet Intl' ISO standards, allows offline verification via QR scan: MoCIT

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has said the new smart driving licence system is more secure and practical, fully compliant with international ISO 7810 ID-1 standards— the same format used globally for credit cards — incorporating 39 distinct security features designed to prevent forgery and unauthorised use.

A two-day cybersecurity workshop being held in Surkhet of Karnali Province. Photo: NAST

Two-day cybersecurity workshop held in Karnali to strengthen digital resilience

The programme focused on raising cybersecurity awareness and bridging the digital divide, with an emphasis on improving digital literacy and strengthening institutional preparedness against evolving cyber threats.

The Artemis II crew, from left, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman come to the center stage at the end of a crew return event Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ellington Field in Houston. Photo: AP

Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip

Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.

This image provided by NASA, astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (NASA via AP)

It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration.

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The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration.

Dr Dhiraj Pradhananga, UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water. Photo: UNESCO

Dr Dhiraj Pradhananga appointed UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water

UNESCO has appointed Dhiraj Pradhananga as the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Cryosphere and Water.

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Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.

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Premier wins Diplomathon overall best delegation for second consecutive year

Premier International IB Continuum School has won the Overall Best Delegation title at the Diplomathon World Symposium 2026 for the second consecutive year, securing eight of the 12 awards presented at the event.

District Police Office Chief DSP Shaileshwori Bohara donating blood at Bajura District Hospital. Photo: Prakash Singh

No blood bank in Bajura: How long can emergency care survive on security forces' donations?

A new mother survived life-threatening bleeding following a caesarean delivery at Bajura District Hospital after two police officers rushed to donate blood, highlighting the district's continuing dependence on emergency donors due to the absence of a functioning blood bank.

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Nepal growth projected to slow to 3.7% after Rasuwa flood: World Bank

Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow to 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2026-27 following the devastating Aug. 26 Rasuwa flood, which damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted economic activity, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update.

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Dashain advance ticket booking opens Oct 9

Advance ticket booking for passengers travelling home for Dashain will open from October 9, as authorities step up preparations to manage the seasonal surge in travel from Kathmandu to various districts.

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Youth-led recovery initiative expands from Bethanchok to flood-hit Nuwakot

A youth-led community recovery initiative that began in disaster-affected Bethanchok of Kavrepalanchok in 2024 has expanded to flood-affected communities in Belkotgadhi Municipality of Nuwakot, with a focus on psychosocial wellbeing, education, livelihoods and community participation.

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Nepali outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina receives 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award

Nepali adventure tourism professional and outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina has received the 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award, a recognition presented to instructors for their performance and contribution to the NOLS Alaska community.

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Symposium calls for coordinated national approach to childhood cancer

A national symposium on childhood cancer care has called for a coordinated national approach to improve early diagnosis, timely referral, access to treatment and long-term support for children with cancer in Nepal.

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'Kriti Connect' held ahead of 13th Kriti Awards

Advertising Association of Nepal (AAN) has organised a programme titled ‘Kriti Connect’ as part of the preparations for the 13th Kriti Awards 2083.

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India-funded municipal hospital project inaugurated in Udayapur

A multi-storey municipal hospital project supported by the Government of India was inaugurated in Triyuga Municipality-5 of Udayapur district on Sunday.

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Finance Minister Wagle meets World Bank chief on Nepal flood aid

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle met Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, at the institution's headquarters in Washington, DC, on Monday to discuss continued support for Nepal's recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction following recent devastating floods.

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British Education Group holds 12th graduation ceremony

The British Education Group (BEG) held a joint graduation ceremony for its Class of 2026 at The Soaltee Kathmandu on Friday, bringing together graduates from its four institutions.

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Drone delivers diesel to restore flood-hit Korala road in Myagdi

Drone flights have been used to transport diesel across a flood-damaged section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi, enabling repair crews to continue restoration work on the route leading to Nepal's only currently operational trade crossing with China.

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