- Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Youths should be tech-savvy, says Communications Minister
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the youths should work for their constructive future by establishing themselves sound in the area of information technology. Inaugurating the KCC Exhibition 2025, organised by the Kantipur City College on Friday, Minister Gurung underscored the need for competent human resources in the areas of information technology.
China speeds up sci-tech, industrial innovation integration to steer high-quality development
More than 2,000 kilometers away in south China's Guangdong Province, underwater robots can conduct equipment maintenance and emergency operations, while drones have achieved 24-hour ultra-long flight under stable power conditions.
Indian Airlines report 183 tech faults in aircraft this year
Indian airlines have reported 183 technical faults in their planes this year, while there was a nearly 6 per cent decline in technical glitches last year compared to 2023, the government said on Monday. The civil aviation ministry also informed the Rajya Sabha that, post the Air India plane crash on June 12, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) enhanced the check and inspection of the critical component of safety assurance in order to identify and rectify immediate systemic issues.
Communications Minister asks stakeholders to work for equitable AI development
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), when democratized, is not just a tool but a global economic force adding that its dividends in productivity and innovation must reach all societies.
SCO media, think tank summit highlights Shanghai Spirit for enhanced exchange
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held its plenary session in Zhengzhou on Friday, emphasising the importance of upholding the Shanghai Spirit and uniting the media and academia to advance exchange and cooperation within the SCO framework. The ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is taking place in the capital of central China's Henan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday.
Preparation underway to generate 100 KW of wind power in Gulmi
Preparation is afoot to start a feasibility study for the establishment of a 100-kilowatt wind energy project at Resunga Municipality-7 in Gulmi district.
Minister Gurung heading to China to attend AI Conference
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, is leaving for China to attend the World AI Conference in Shanghai.
Comms. Minister Gurung for immediate operation of 5G network
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that it was not enough for Nepal Telecom to reach all districts in theory.
Nepal to participate in ESports World Cup 2025
Nepal is set to participate in the ESports World Cup to be held in Saudi Arabia. The Nepali PUBG team, ‘Team Hora E-Sports, will compete in the gala event to be held from July 25, according to E-Sports Association Nepal (ESAN).
At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
At least 19 people have died and more than 100 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka. Footage of the scene at Milestone School and College in the northern suburb of Uttara shows a huge fire and a thick plume of smoke.
Trail cameras, GPS devices being installed in KCA
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council (KCAMC) and Samriddha Pahad, has begun installing trail cameras and GPS devices in Kanchanjunga Conservation Area (KCA).
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Report on Saurya Airlines crash submitted
Nearly after a year of its formation, an investigation committee formed to probe the crash of Saurya Airlines's 9N-AME aircraft has submitted its final report today.
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RBBL disburses first round of financial grants to energy-efficient industries
In a significant step toward promoting sustainable industrial practices in Nepal, Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has successfully disbursed the first round of financial grants to industries adopting energy efficiency measures. The disbursement event was held on Friday at RBBL's Head Office in Kathmandu.
