(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
Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors plead for food
MANILA, Philippines (AP): The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 72 people died in the devastation wrought by Typhoon Rai in more than half of the towns that managed to contact him, bringing the death toll in the strongest typhoon to batter the country this year to at… Continue reading Typhoon deaths in Philippines top 100, mayors plead for food
Nepal’s first female computer engineer Pradhan receives ‘Ncell Woman Icon ICT Award 2021’
Kathmandu: Nepal’s first female computer engineer Gunakeshari Pradhan has been honored with ‘Ncell Woman Icon ICT Award 2021’. Pradhan won the award in the category of Women Icon ICT Award, which honors women who have contributed to ICT sector. Pradhan has been contributing to the ICT sector of Nepal continuously for 35 years. Pradhan, who… Continue reading Nepal’s first female computer engineer Pradhan receives ‘Ncell Woman Icon ICT Award 2021’
Electricity demand increases
Kathmandu: The domestic demand for electricity has skyrocketed during the winter season . According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, the peak demand for electricity this year has increased by an average of 300 MW as compared to last year. Consumption is increasing on a daily basis due to the increase in the use of electric… Continue reading Electricity demand increases
Omicron coronavirus cases surge in UK, scientists see bigger wave
LONDON (Reuters): Britain reported a surge in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday which government advisors said could be just the tip of the iceberg, and London’s mayor declared a “major incident” to help the city’s hospitals cope. The number of Omicron cases recorded across the country hit almost 25,000 as of 1800… Continue reading Omicron coronavirus cases surge in UK, scientists see bigger wave
Govt lifts mandatory hotel quarantine decision
Kathmandu: The Department of Immigration has lifted its decision of mandatory quarantine for the passengers travelling from 67 countries. Friday only, the department had issued a notice stating that one has to stay in the hotel quarantine for seven days when coming to Nepal from 67 different countries. However, on Saturday, Immigration posted a notice… Continue reading Govt lifts mandatory hotel quarantine decision
Prime Minister Deuba called an all-party meeting
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called an all-party meeting on Sunday. According to Prime Minister Deuba’s Secretariat, top leaders of political parties representing the House of Representatives and former prime ministers have been invited to the meeting. The purpose of the meeting has not been disclosed yet.
Energy Minister Bhusal urges to increase electricity consumption
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has appealed to all sectors to increase electricity consumption. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Oxygen Plant constructed by Chhetrapati Hospital on Saturday she said that electricity is now sufficient to alleviate the crisis in the energy sector and urged all sectors to contribute… Continue reading Energy Minister Bhusal urges to increase electricity consumption
Finance Minister directs all the ministries to make budget plan till Jan 14
Kathmandu: As the capital (development) expenditure is becoming depressing, the Ministry of Finance has started discussions with the concerned ministries. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma on Friday called on the concerned development ministry ministers at the finance ministry to increase capital expenditure. On the occasion, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma urged the ministries to spend 30 percent… Continue reading Finance Minister directs all the ministries to make budget plan till Jan 14
Tourism Board CEO Regmi suspended
Kathmandu: The government has suspended Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board, Dhananjay Regmi. Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism Maheshwar Neupane has suspended Regmi on charges of abuse of office and involvement in financial irregularities. Earlier, Regmi was asked for a written explanation saying that he had a fight with the customs officials… Continue reading Tourism Board CEO Regmi suspended