NASA launches study of UFOs despite ‘reputational risk’

File Photo Workers on scaffolding repaint the NASA logo near the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Photo Courtesy: AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): NASA is launching a study of UFOs as part of a new push toward high-risk, high-impact science. The space agency announced Thursday that it’s setting up an independent team to see how much information is publicly available on the matter and how much more is needed to understand the unexplained sightings.… Continue reading NASA launches study of UFOs despite ‘reputational risk’

NOC raise fuel price again

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Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products with effect from 12 am today. The board of directors of the corporation has decided to increase the price as the price of petroleum products has gone up at a high rate in the international market and the arrears of fuel Indian Oil… Continue reading NOC raise fuel price again

Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan’s shock televangelist dies at 50

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(BBC): One of Pakistan’s most prominent and contentious TV hosts, Aamir Liaquat Hussain, has died aged 50 after being found unconscious at home in Karachi. The anchor was taken to hospital but pronounced dead on arrival. A post mortem exam is being carried out. Aamir Liaquat Hussain switched from televangelism to politics, becoming an MP… Continue reading Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan’s shock televangelist dies at 50

Thailand legalizes cannabis trade but still bans recreational use

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(BBC): People in Thailand can now grow cannabis plants at home and sell the crop after the nation removed marijuana from its banned narcotics list. The nation is the first to advance such a move in South-East Asia, a region known for its stringent drug laws. But recreational use is still banned, even though advocates… Continue reading Thailand legalizes cannabis trade but still bans recreational use

US Army Asia-Pacific Chief Flynn arrives in Nepal

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Kathmandu: US Army Asia-Pacific Chief Charles A. Flynn has arrived in Nepal.The Nepal Army has stated that his visit is cordial and friendly. But before the possible visit of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Chief of Army Staff Prabhu Ram Sharma to the United States in June, the visit of the US Army General… Continue reading US Army Asia-Pacific Chief Flynn arrives in Nepal

Nepal lost to Jordan in the first match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Kathmandu: Nepal lost to Jordan in the first match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Nepal lost the match 2-0 at the Jaber Al Ahmed Stadium in Kuwait. Jordan scored two goals in the second half after a goalless draw in the first half. Nepal, who are in Group A, will now play against Kuwait… Continue reading Nepal lost to Jordan in the first match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

Tata motors connects 108 EV charging stations across the country

Kathmandu: Tata Motors has accelerated the expansion of charging stations across the country to promote electric vehicles. Sipradi Trading, the official dealer of Tata Motors for Nepal, has stated that charging centers have been connected in more than 100 places across the country so far. According to the company, DC fast charging stations have been… Continue reading Tata motors connects 108 EV charging stations across the country

Nepal Army collects 15 tons of garbage from Mt Kanchenjunga

Kathmandu: Nepal Army has collected 15.37 tons of garbage from Mt Kanchenjunga. Unilever had joined hands with the Nepal Army in the ‘Clean Mountain Campaign-2022’ to collect garbage in the mountains. According to Unilever, the campaign collected 3.02 tonnes of organic and 12.35 tonnes of inorganic waste. The team participating in the campaign had collected… Continue reading Nepal Army collects 15 tons of garbage from Mt Kanchenjunga