Kathmandu: The Lalitpur Police has made public the scammers who sell electronic goods online. The Lalitpur police station has made public the names of the two swindlers by holding a press conference. Among the arrested are Pramod Sah of Parsa and Mewalal Sah of Bahudarmai. Both of them had advertised on Facebook and WhatsApp saying… Continue reading Two arrested for swindling by advertising computers and laptops on social media
Nepse crossed 2300 points, an increase of 28 points on Sunday
Kathmandu: The stock market has crossed 2300 points. On Sunday, the NEPSE index rose by 28.46 points to 2315 points. This is the highest point ever. Shares of all groups except hydropower rose on Sunday. Shares of trade group rose by 232 points, development bank group by 110 points, manufacturing group by 49 points, micro… Continue reading Nepse crossed 2300 points, an increase of 28 points on Sunday
SLS: Nasa’s ‘megarocket’ set to fire up engines in crucial test
(BBC): The four main engines of Nasa’s new “megarocket” are to be fired in unison for the first time, demonstrating the launcher’s raw, explosive power. The Space Launch System (SLS) is part of the agency’s Artemis programme, which aims to put Americans back on the lunar surface in a few years. The engine “hotfire” is… Continue reading SLS: Nasa’s ‘megarocket’ set to fire up engines in crucial test
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
(BBC): All 50 US states and the District of Columbia (DC) are on alert for possible violent protests this weekend, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington DC, to discourage any repeat of the deadly riot that unfolded on 6 January. The… Continue reading Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
(BBC): A team of 10 Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain, in winter. Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja, a member of the group, said they reached the peak at 17:00 local time (12:00 GMT). Dozens of climbers have been on… Continue reading Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
Minister Gyawali says: India has given priority to Nepal in corona vaccination
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Pradip Kumar Gyawali has said that India has given priority to Nepal for corona vaccination. Returning home on Saturday after attending a meeting of the Nepal-India Foreign Ministers’ Joint Commission, Foreign Minister Gyawali informed that discussions were held on the vaccine of Kovid 19. He said that his visit to India would… Continue reading Minister Gyawali says: India has given priority to Nepal in corona vaccination
‘Lack of regularity increases risk of electronic waste’
Kathmandu: Nepal produces 25,000 tons of electronic waste annually. According to a study, 3,500 tons of electronic waste is produced daily. A study conducted with the participation of Nepal Institute of Science and Technology has shown that old and damaged CRT desktops, CRT televisions, washing machines, laptops, LCD televisions and mobiles, battery telephones and electric… Continue reading ‘Lack of regularity increases risk of electronic waste’
Significant increase in the use of Connect IPS and QR codes
Kathmandu: Both Connect IPS and QR code syllable usage and payment amounts, which have become easy means of payment, have increased significantly. People were more attracted to e-commerce during the Corona epidemic. Due to which e-commerce has been increasing significantly in recent times. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, the number of connected IPS transactions… Continue reading Significant increase in the use of Connect IPS and QR codes
US industrial production jumps 1.6 pc in December
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP): U.S. industrial production rose 1.6 percent in December, a third straight monthly gain, but remains below its pre-pandemic level. The December gain in industrial output followed a 0.5 percent increase in November and a one percent increase in October, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. Even with those gains, industrial output is… Continue reading US industrial production jumps 1.6 pc in December
Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company launched a new capsule into space Thursday to test all the astronaut perks before people strap in. Thursday’s flight with a dummy named Mannequin Skywalker lasted 10 minutes and reached 66 miles (106 kilometers) above West Texas. Both the New Shepard rocket and the capsule landed… Continue reading Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks