Kathmandu: Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) of Nepal has unveiled a pioneering draft of the ‘Science and Technology Bill,’ aimed at bolstering research and innovation across the nation. The draft legislation, recently published on the ministry’s official website, invites feedback from stakeholders, the general public, and elected representatives within a 15-day period from… Continue reading Nepal proposes groundbreaking ‘Science and Technology Bill’ to foster innovation
Month: June 2024
Nepal loses to South Africa by 1 run in T20 World Cup
Nepal lost to South Africa by 1 run in the match played under ICC T20 World Cup 2024. In the match held at Arnos Vale cricket Stadium in Kingstown, West Indies, Nepali bowlers restricted South African batsmen to just 115 runs in 20 runs. Nepal won the toss and invited the opponent to bat first.… Continue reading Nepal loses to South Africa by 1 run in T20 World Cup
Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block
Kathmandu: At least 49 people have been killed in a fire at a residential building in the Kuwaiti city of Mangaf, the country’s Interior Ministry says. Video shared on social media showed flames engulfing the lower part of the building and thick black smoke billowing from the upper floors. Many of the casualties are said… Continue reading Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block
Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
Kathmandu: Elon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm’s founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity’s benefit. The filing submitted by the multi-billionaire’s lawyers asked for the months-old case to be dropped without offering… Continue reading Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Kathmandu: Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. Saudi officials say more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country by Tuesday, the vast majority by air, from across… Continue reading More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape
Kathmandu: In a landmark verdict, the Kathmandu District Court has sentenced former district judge Bhuwan Giri to seven years in jail on the charge of marital rape. The court has also ordered Giri to provide Rs 300,000 in compensation to the victim. A bench led by Judge Durga Bhusal delivered the verdict on Tuesday, sentencing… Continue reading Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape
Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be delayed by a few days, according to meteorological reports. Currently, the eastern part of the country experiences monsoonal influence, while local and western winds prevail along with a low-pressure system forming around Bihar, affecting the rest of the nation. The Department… Continue reading Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
NEA inaugurates data center to transform service delivery
Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has introduced a high-tech data center in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, aligning with global standards and reshaping service provision. This advanced facility, adjacent to the load dispatch center, signifies a significant leap in NEA’s digital capabilities. Comprising a three-story structure, the center’s ground level monitors Kathmandu Valley’s underground power distribution network,… Continue reading NEA inaugurates data center to transform service delivery
Eight more die as India faces ‘longest’ heatwave
Kathmandu: A severe heatwave continues to wreak havoc in India as the eastern state of Odisha on Monday reported eight deaths within a 72-hour period. Official figures released in May suggested 60 people died between March and May across India due to heat-related illnesses. But the number is likely to be much higher as heat-related… Continue reading Eight more die as India faces ‘longest’ heatwave
Inflation remains at 4.40 percent in Nepal
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation moderated to 4.40 percent in mid-May 2024 compared to 7.41 percent a year ago. Food and beverage category inflation stood at 6.27 percent whereas non-food and service category inflation stood at 2.96 percent in the review month. Under the Food and Beverage Category, y-o-y price index of vegetable sub-… Continue reading Inflation remains at 4.40 percent in Nepal