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India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

Kathmandu: India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025. The Gaganyaan spacecraft was launched at 10:00 local time (04:30GMT) on Saturday from Sriharikota. This was the day’s second attempt – the first was put on hold five… Continue reading India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release

A Troubling Turn: President’s Clemency Recipient Commits Heinous Crime in Rukum Just 25 Days After Release Lok Bahadur BK, known as Lokendra, a 33-year-old resident of Rukum Paschim Sani Bheri Rural Municipality-9, was granted a presidential pardon on Constitution Day, September 20. This pardon, which came alongside the release of seven others from Rukum Jail… Continue reading Pardoned Man Commits Murder Shortly After Release

18 more Nepalis rescued from Israel

A mosque in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip was destroyed during Israeli airstrikes. Photo Courtesy: Reuters via BBC

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has confirmed the successful evacuation of 18 Nepalis from Israel by the Government of Nepal. An Indian aircraft was used for their rescue due to the ongoing militant attacks by the Hamas terrorist group in Israel. Previously, 253 Nepali students were repatriated from Israel via Nepal Airlines. Minister… Continue reading 18 more Nepalis rescued from Israel

India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040

Kathmandu: India aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040, the government has said. The country’s space goals also include plans for a space station by 2035. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced these ambitions on Tuesday, and also asked scientists to work on missions to Venus and Mars. In August, India became the… Continue reading India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040

China attacks latest US chip restrictions

File Photo The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo Courtesy: AP

Kathmandu: China has hit back at the Biden administration’s decision to impose new restrictions on advanced chip exports. The foreign ministry said the curbs “violate the principles of the market economy and fair competition”. The measures target chipmaking tools as well as advanced chips, including two from market leader Nvidia. The move is being seen… Continue reading China attacks latest US chip restrictions

NMA signs agreement with Mountain Academy to promote mountain tourism

A picture of Mount Annapurna. Photo Courtesy: Buddha Air

Kathmandu: The Nepal Mountain Academy and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Forge Alliance to Boost Sustainable Mountain Tourism. In a collaborative move to promote sustainable development and elevate mountain tourism, Nepal Mountain Academy and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have formalized a partnership through a signed agreement. The agreement outlines mutual efforts in human resources development, training… Continue reading NMA signs agreement with Mountain Academy to promote mountain tourism

Embassy receives bodies of five Nepalis killed in Israel

File Photo People work to put out a fire engulfing a van, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Israel confirmed the reception of the bodies of five Nepali individuals who were tragically killed in last week’s attacks by the Hamas group at the Sebod Negev Agriculture Centre in Kibbutz-Alumim, Israel. The attacks resulted in the loss of ten Nepali lives. The Embassy identified the deceased as Narayan… Continue reading Embassy receives bodies of five Nepalis killed in Israel

German Embassy celebrates 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Nepal

Kathmandu: The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kathmandu celebrated the German Unity Day and 65th years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Germany on Friday. The event was attended by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thomas Prinz, his spouse Anuza Prinz, and 400 distinguished guests. According to the press… Continue reading German Embassy celebrates 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Nepal