- Sunday, 17 May 2026
Jurisdiction for newly formed Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
The government has formed a new ministry focusing on science, technology and innovation by allocating specific jurisdiction and targeted areas.
Chinese scientists develop "Jiuzhang 4.0," setting new world record in quantum computing
Current mainstream quantum computing technological routes include superconducting, ion trap, photonic, and neutral atom systems. The "Jiuzhang" series of prototypes encodes quantum bits using photons and performs quantum computation through the manipulation and measurement of these photons.
Government serious for reforms in telecom sector: CIT Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has shared that the government has forwarded reform initiatives along with necessary study keeping telecom sector, media policy and communications sector in priority.
Govt Policies and Programme: Digital content and AI-based learning system to be developed
As outlined in the annual policies and programmes, the government would expand e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms and open digital content across the country.
Moon, Meteors And Planets Align
The warm night skies of this month could enable sky-gazers to observe the planets and stars dwelling in charming constellations and dive deep into the complex but comely conundrums of celestial entities that can be noticed all over the heavens. Fleet-footed planet Mercury would be scooting through puny constellations Aries (ram) and Taurus (bull) during daylight. Discerning it would be difficult. Planet Venus would be shining in the western sky after sundown among the shi
NEA's 'Digital Infrastructure Company' comes into operation
It is shared that using the NEA's infrastructure will significantly reduce capital expenditure of service providers, offering direct benefit to consumers in the form of cheaper internet.
Communication Ministry shares performance and achievements of a month
The Minister took special initiation to end the protracted printing of smart driving license card. Now, the government has planned to hand over the license card within 24 hours since the receipt of data from Transport Management Department in case of new applicants. The cards are printed in the Security Printing Press.
Nepal signs loan agreement with ADB for digital transformation
The agreement for a 40 million US dollars concessional loan was signed by Finance Secretary Dr Ghanashyam Upadhyay and ADB Country Director for Nepal Arnaud Cauchois during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance today. The project is the first in South Asia to be co-financed under the ADB-World Bank Mutual Reliance Framework, according to a press release issued by the Finance Ministry here today. The project will strengthen the government's data hosting and cybersecurity infrastructure to enhance the security and resilience of the government digital system.
Security printing center to be enlisted as public entity
Similarly, the cabinet decided to promote APF AIG Narayan Datta Paudel to Inspector General (IG) of Armed Police Force (APF).
Technical and computer training to 40 youths in Kailali
Tikapur Municipality of Kailali district has begun providing technical and computer training to 40 youths in a bid to foster self-entrepreneurship.
Action taken against 2,492 people for traffic rule violation
Two thousand four hundred and ninety-two drivers have been penalised for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours. This has resulted in a revenue collection of Rs 504,000 for the state treasury.
NAST organises seminar exploring economic viability of EV conversion
Academicians, policymakers, automotive engineers, researchers, and industry stakeholders discussed the current state of electric vehicle conversion research and the country's readiness for a broader transition away from internal combustion engines.
Cyber security advisory issued against ransomware attacks
The National Cyber Security Center has issued a cyber security advisory to alert the general public about the recent increase in ransomware attacks.
