(AFP): Scientists have announced the discovery of a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo that was preparing to hatch from its egg, just like a chicken. The embryo was discovered in Ganzhou in southern China and researchers estimate it is at least 66 million years old. It is believed to be a toothless theropod dinosaur, or oviraptorosaur,… Continue reading Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China
Month: December 2021
Nepal Army to provide home loans to army personale
Kathmandu: The Nepal Army has decided to provide concessional loans for the construction of houses to its employees who have served for at least 10 years. On Wednesday, Chief of Army Staff Prabhuram Sharma inaugurated the program at the Army Headquarters. So far, 20 people have applied for home loan under this facility and 7… Continue reading Nepal Army to provide home loans to army personale
Trade union warns NAC not to hire unnecessary staff
Kathmandu: The Joint Trade Union Struggle Committee has objected to the addition of unnecessary employees in the contract of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), which is collapsing financially. The committee has objected that some people have been recruited in the passenger service department, operations department, general service and property management department in the corporation on… Continue reading Trade union warns NAC not to hire unnecessary staff
Omicron variant spread over 106 countries so far
Kathmandu: The new variant of covid-19 Omicron, which is spreading worldwide, has so far spread to 106 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in its weekly report on Tuesday that so far 106 countries have been infected with the Omicron variant. Although the Delta has emerged as a major variant in worldwide sampling tests,… Continue reading Omicron variant spread over 106 countries so far
Govt preparing to give booster dose from mid-January
Kathmandu: The government is preparing to impose a booster dose against covid-19 from mid-January. Health and Population Health Minister Birodh Khatiwada said the booster dose would be given from mid-January if the World Health Organization (WHO) gives permission. Minister Khatiwada said that the booster dose will be given to all citizens including frontline health workers,… Continue reading Govt preparing to give booster dose from mid-January
One more omicron case confirmed in Nepal
Kathmandu: Another person in Nepal has been confirmed to be infected with the Omicron variant of Corona virus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, corona infection has been confirmed in a 58-year-old man through gene sequencing. Earlier, Omicron infection was confirmed in two persons on December 6. The Omicron was found in a… Continue reading One more omicron case confirmed in Nepal
Nabil bank lunch portable payment solution
Kathmandu: Nabil has signed tripartite agreement with Daraz and imark today for the introduction of Nabil SmartPOS, an Android portable payment solution that accepts any payments anytime, anywhere. Under the agreement, customers shopping through Daraz will now be able to make payments through the enhanced smart features available within the SmartPOS. Daraz shall soon enable… Continue reading Nabil bank lunch portable payment solution
Binod Chaudhary elected Congress central member
Kathmandu: Five people, including industrialist Binod Chaudhary, have been elected in the Madhesi reservation quota of the Nepali Congress. According to the tally on Tuesday, Ajay Chaurasia has been elected with popular vote; 2,522 votes. Similarly, Binod Chaudhary got 2,206 votes, Chandra Mohan Yadav got 2,138 votes, Mahendra Kumar Roy got 1,984 votes and Dinesh… Continue reading Binod Chaudhary elected Congress central member
‘Spider-Man’ swings even higher at North American box office
(AP): “Spider-Man: No Way Home” now holds the title for the second-biggest opening weekend ever, behind only “Avengers: Endgame.” Weekend grosses for the third Tom Holland Spider-Man came in even higher than expected, netting out with $260 million from ticket sales in North America, Sony Pictures said Monday. It’s also the best opening weekend ever… Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’ swings even higher at North American box office
SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from California base
(AP): A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California early Saturday. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from coastal Vandenberg Space Force Base at 4:41 a.m. and arced over the Pacific. The Falcon’s first stage returned and landed on a SpaceX droneship in the ocean. It was the 11th launch… Continue reading SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from California base