Kathmandu: Astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system — two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus. The distant tiny moons were spotted using powerful land-based telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and announced Friday by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center. The latest tally puts Neptune at 16 known… Continue reading Astronomers spot new tiny moons around Neptune and Uranus
Month: February 2024
Trump enters South Carolina’s Republican primary looking to embarrass Haley in her home state
Kathmandu: Former President Donald Trump is looking to win his fourth straight primary state on Saturday over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, aiming to hand a home-state embarrassment to his last remaining major rival for the Republican nomination. Trump went into the primary with a huge polling lead and the backing of the state’s top… Continue reading Trump enters South Carolina’s Republican primary looking to embarrass Haley in her home state
International tech companies registered in Nepal started to pay taxes; says IRD
Kathmandu: Tech companies registered in Nepal are gearing up to comply with tax regulations as the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) reveals plans to enforce taxation on thirteen multinational digital companies, including Google, Facebook, TikTok, Microsoft, Netflix, and others. In an unprecedented move, individuals and companies not physically present in Nepal but engaged in economic activities… Continue reading International tech companies registered in Nepal started to pay taxes; says IRD
CAAN initiates electronic bird deterrent system implementation across Nepali airports
Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has unveiled plans to address bird-related hazards at airports by implementing an electronic bird deterrent system. This proactive move aims to enhance safety measures at all operational airports in Nepal. In a recent announcement, CAAN issued a call for applications on Thursday, inviting interested companies to submit… Continue reading CAAN initiates electronic bird deterrent system implementation across Nepali airports
Nepali and Indian officials address security concerns in joint meeting today
Kathmandu: Officials from four Nepali districts engaged in a comprehensive discussion with their counterparts in Bihar’s Madhubani district, India, focusing on crucial issues such as border security and the prevention of encroachment. The Friday meeting, led by Chakra Pani Pandey, Chief District Officer of Dhanusha, primarily centered on security measures in light of the upcoming… Continue reading Nepali and Indian officials address security concerns in joint meeting today
KMC to take strict against plastic bouquet, flower users
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has warned to take strict action against those using plastic bouquet and flowers. The KMC has imposed prohibition in the production, sales, distribution, storage and use of plastic bouquet and flowers as well as plastic bags with thickness below 40 micron since July 17 last year. The warning was… Continue reading KMC to take strict against plastic bouquet, flower users
AT&T outage: Thousands report issues with US mobile services
Kathmandu: Interruptions to US mobile services have been reported across the United States on Thursday morning. Downdetector.com, which tracks outages, showed thousands of reports made by users of multiple networks after 04:00 EST (09:00 GMT). Tens of thousands of reports have been sent for AT&T – with hotspots in the south and east, Downdetector says.… Continue reading AT&T outage: Thousands report issues with US mobile services
Changing weather patterns bring light rainfall and snowfall in some areas
Kathmandu: In a shift of weather across the country today, some places are experiencing light rainfall and snowfall. In Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, as well as in certain other locations, there has been a presence of light drizzles. Similarly, in Gandaki Province, including Gorakha and Kaski, there has been light rainfall accompanied by snowfall. The… Continue reading Changing weather patterns bring light rainfall and snowfall in some areas
NRNA Australia President’s signature and letterhead misused in visa scandal
Kathmandu: Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia is grappling with a serious breach as its president’s signature and official letterhead were illicitly exploited in a visa-related scandal. The incident centers around the issuance of an invitation letter falsely bearing the NRNA Australia president’s approval, aimed at facilitating an individual from Nepal to participate in the upcoming… Continue reading NRNA Australia President’s signature and letterhead misused in visa scandal
Japanese govt grants USD 73,747 for new health post in Sindhuli
Kathmandu: Ambassador of Japan for Nepal Kikuta Yutaka has signed a grant contract for the construction of a new health post in Sindhuli. The signing ceremony, held at the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu, saw the formalization of the agreement between Ambassador Yutaka and Siramala Tamang, Chairperson of Sahakarya Nepal, Sindhuli. The project, funded under… Continue reading Japanese govt grants USD 73,747 for new health post in Sindhuli