- Thursday, 29 January 2026
China's first reusable liquid rocket test offshore platform set for operation
China's commercial space sector, notably, sustained rapid growth in 2025, completing 50 launches last year, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Tuesday.
Retired extravehicular spacesuit returns to Earth via Shenzhou-20 spaceship
The suit, dubbed extravehicular spacesuit B, is the first of its kind on China's space station to achieve the lifespan extension goal of supporting 20 extravehicular activities (EVAs) within four years.
Minister for Communication and Information Technology resigns
In his resignation letter, Minister Kharel stated that he decided to resign from his post before entering the arena of party politics and considering the independent identity of the current government.
Governing digital platforms in election challenging: Secretary Raut
He said it in a two-day orientation on election conduct and management for chief returning officers, election officers, province and district election officers for the election to the House of Representatives in Biratnagar today.
KU organizing AI Conclave
Kathmandu University (KU) is organizing AI Conclave 2026 from today. The three-day-long conclave is being held at KU, Dhulikhel, at the call of the Artificial Intelligence Club of the Department of Artificial Intelligence, KU.
GIOMS mandatory in all ministries: Communications Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has instructed the Department of Information Technology to work towards making the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries.
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Security Printing Centre: 9,000 licenses printed in two months
Around 9,000 units of driving license have been printed in the Security Printing Center in Panauti Municipality-5 during two months.
Cosmic Wonders Of January
The night skies of this winter month offer spectacular sights of numerous planets, stars, constellations and enchanting entities spreading superbly all over the heavens. The pleasant planets Mercury, Venus and Mars
Energy Minister Ghising stresses on prioritizing solar energy
Addressing the 25th annual general meeting of the Solar Electric Manufacturers Association Nepal here today, Minister Ghising shared that solar energy should be kept in priority as its use is on the rise in Nepal.
Works underway to usher Nepal in digital highway: Minister Kharel
Kharel, also the spokesperson of the government, shared, "Efforts are on take forward country by framing a roadmap. Future of the digital Nepal lies on the individuals and organizations who contribute through innovation in the information technology sector."
Expansion of 86 telecom towers in three districts of Karnali
Nepal Telecomm has expanded telephone towers in the outlying parts of the Karnali Province with the aim of boosting telephone network in the rural areas and reaching communication services in the remote regions.
China launches new satellite, boosting meteorological observation capabilities
With this successful launch, China's Fengyun meteorological satellite family -- now consisting of more than 20 satellites -- has gained a new member that is considered the most capable in terms of comprehensive observation capabilities.
30 outstanding achievements in 3 months
At a press meet held at the ministry today on completion of 3 months in office, Minister Kharel highlighted 30 significant achievements in the period in sectors such as mass communication, telecommunication, information technology, postal service, printing and cinema.
