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- Community forests turn to tourism, but potential remains untapped
Jeep, elephant and boat safaris bring in millions for some forests but most of Chitwan’s 93 forests outside the park buffer zone have yet to follow suit.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Superheated magma could fuel towering lava fountains
Why do some volcanoes erupt with spectacular lava fountains while others release lava more quietly? Scientists have discovered that a hidden effect of extreme heat inside magma may help explain the difference.…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Rocket Report: Starship set for historic test flight; a century of Electron
"You can simplify it as a big tank feeding engines."
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - ‘10,000-tonne level talent’ biologist Zhao Yingming leaves Chicago for Hangzhou
In early November, a low-resolution photo of an internal meeting circulated on China’s social networks, accompanied by a caption with only one sentence: “It is said that he is a top-tier introduced talent at the…
World · DigiNepal International · - UN watchdog calls on Iran to reopen nuclear facilities to inspection
IAEA says it cannot verify whether an underground Iranian enrichment plant contains nuclear material.
World · DigiNepal International · - Specialized’s Tarmac SL9 S-Level is built to wreck your Zone 2 ride
Specialized’s second-fastest bike may be the smart buy.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - RSP delegation to study technology, disaster management and governance in China
Kathmandu, November 13 The itinerary has been finalised for a delegation of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders set to visit China for 11 days at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). The delegation…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Beijing clarifies offshore trust tax rules, exempting Hong Kong MPF accounts
China’s finance ministry on Friday clarified the enforcement details of its offshore trust tax, officially excluding Hong Kong pension fund accounts held by mainland Chinese and providing detailed calculation methods…
World · DigiNepal International · - Collapsed suspension bridge hits hotel businesses in Kanchanpur
Kathmandu, November 13 Hotel businesses on both sides of the Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur have been badly affected after the bridge collapsed, bringing movement across it to a halt. The bridge, which…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Two arrested in Kailali with leopard skin
Kathmandu, November 13 Two people have been arrested in Kailali with a leopard skin, police said. The suspects were arrested near Naya Ram Hotel in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-4 after police found them moving around…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Dark energy may have flipped from negative to positive 9.5 billion years ago
A mysterious force driving the expansion of the Universe may have undergone a dramatic reversal billions of years ago. Scientists exploring an overlooked branch of an alternative gravity theory discovered that dark…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Sudurpaschim close in on Qualifier after thrilling win over Kathmandu
Sudurpaschim Royals have won four consecutive matches after losing two of their first three, moving to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with 10 points.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Government declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath
The government has extended the holiday to November 16, a day after the festival, to allow devotees to complete their religious observances.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Malaysia turns to Turkey for warship missiles after Norway’s export freeze
Malaysia’s decision to pivot to Turkey for anti-ship missiles after Norway cancelled a procurement deal has offered it a way out of a costly setback, though analysts warn the episode has exposed its vulnerability to…
World · DigiNepal International · - Jensen Huang’s exit tests Nvidia’s supply chain clout, ability to bankroll AI buildout
For years, Jensen Huang was more than Nvidia’s CEO – he was a key figure driving the artificial intelligence boom, parlaying close ties with Asian chip foundries and aggressive financial backing into an unprecedented…
World · DigiNepal International · - What we know about the global Microsoft outage
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
World · DigiNepal International · - Families of Bhimphedi accident victims agree to receive bodies; postmortem process begins
Hetauda, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday’s electric van accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality of Makwanpur have agreed to receive the bodies, paving the way for postmortem…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 386-year-old historic Kartik Naach to begin in Patan
Lalitpur, November 13 The historic Kartik Naach, a living heritage of Malla-era art, culture and theatrical traditions, is set to begin in Patan today. Kiran Chitrakar, chairperson of the Kartik Naach Conservation…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - 4 newly appointed Supreme Court Justices take oath of office
Kathmandu, November 13 Four newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court have taken the oath of office. President Ramchandra Paudel appointed the four justices on Friday on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas to seal playoff spot
Kathmandu, November 13 Sudurpaschim Royals secured their place in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) playoffs after defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by seven runs on Friday. Chasing a target of 126 runs, Kathmandu managed 118…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Kathmandu Metropolitan City to launch campaign to recover stolen cultural heritage
Kathmandu, November 13 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is planning to launch a more systematic campaign to identify and repatriate Nepali religious and cultural artefacts stolen and taken to museums and other…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Tribhuvan University plans to introduce semester system across all faculties
Kathmandu. November 13 Tribhuvan University (TU) is working on plans to introduce the semester system across all its faculties and academic programmes as part of efforts to improve the quality of higher education. The…
Education · DigiEduNepal · - SpaceX Starship test to attempt first-ever spaceship 'catch'
Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a groundbreaking "catch" of the spaceship following a day in orbit.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Dipendra’s half-century helps Sudurpaschim set Kathmandu modest 126-run target
The Royals recover from a disastrous start but manage only 125 for six in their 20 overs in the first match of Friday’s double-header.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - The Sun unleashed a monster storm. Earth may have made it worse
The massive solar storm that illuminated skies worldwide in May 2024 has uncovered an unexpected twist: Earth's own atmosphere may have helped make the storm so powerful. Satellite measurements revealed that roughly 85%…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - India, China and Israel approve Nepal’s proposed ambassadors
Kathmandu, November 13 India, China and Israel have granted agreement to Nepal’s proposed ambassadors, clearing the way for their formal appointments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it had received…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Anthony Kwong destroyed Abby Choi’s belongings, discarded them with ‘pork bones’
The brother-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has admitted in court to destroying her personal belongings after her death and discarding them at his father’s behest together with what he believed to…
World · DigiNepal International · - Chinese student sparks online buzz by pursuing rare career, earning up to US$7,500 monthly
A university student in central China has attracted attention on social media for pursuing an unusual career: shoeing racehorses. Fu Donghua, a fourth-year student at the Equestrian School of Wuhan Business University,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Could Nvidia scandal put Malaysia’s AI boom in US crosshairs?
A scandal involving Nvidia founder Jensen Huang and an alleged Chinese spy is putting Malaysia’s booming data centre industry in Washington’s crosshairs, as US lawmakers demand tighter controls on advanced artificial…
World · DigiNepal International · - NEPSE falls 6.44 points in first trading session after Tihar
Kathmandu, November 13 Nepal’s stock market declined by single digits in the first trading session after the Tihar festival, with the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index falling 6.44 points to close at 2,648 on…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal seeks investment for green hydrogen-based fertiliser plant at COP31
Kathmandu, November 13 Nepal has invited investment at COP31 to establish a green hydrogen-based chemical fertiliser factory in the country. The country has put forward an ambitious plan to establish a chemical…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Why midterms are set to push Middle East powers to relook US ties
Iran’s Middle East rivals are set to accelerate their push for greater foreign and defence policy autonomy from the United States following the Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections. Key regional partners…
World · DigiNepal International · - Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath festival
Kathmandu, November 13 The government has announced a public holiday on November 16, Monday, for the Chhath festival. The government has declared the holiday in view of the festival. As part of the Chhath celebrations,…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Who gets to tell the world’s news?
A look back at the Global South's early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.
World · DigiNepal International · - Nvidia’s Huang, Lutnick summoned to testify to US Senate
The Banking Committee says the ex-tech CEO and the commerce secretary could face legal action if they fail to appear.
World · DigiNepal International · - Janakpur-Dhalkebar road blocked over man’s death at Provincial Hospital
November 13, Janakpurdham Residents have blocked the Janakpur-Dhalkebar road section after a man who had been staying at Janakpur Provincial Hospital to look after his wife was found dead on the hospital premises. The…
Health · DigiHealthNepal · - Body of 23-year-old man recovered from irrigation dam in Dang
Ghorahi (Dang), November 13 The body of Anup Chaudhary, 23, of Belghar, was recovered after he went missing while bathing in an irrigation dam at Arghum in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-10, Dang. According to Armed…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Sarlahi village mourns 13 residents killed in Makawanpur crash
Chakraghatta Rural Municipality has declared Friday a day of mourning and will provide Rs50,000 to each bereaved family to help cover funeral expenses.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - President appoints four new Supreme Court justices
The appointments follow parliamentary hearings and approval of nominees recommended by the Judicial Council. The new justices are due to begin work on Monday.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Chhath preparations gather pace in Kathmandu
Markets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival.
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