- Tuesday, 20 May 2025
World Digital Education Conference spotlights AI-empowered classrooms
"Exposing students to science and technology from an early age greatly benefits the development of innovative thinking. Shenlong Primary School's dedication to digital education exemplifies China's national push for educational modernization," Athanasius Chan, principal of Saint Paul School in Macao, said after the visit.
China's commercial rocket sends six satellites into space
A commercial rocket lifted off on Saturday in northwest China, successfully sending six satellites into space. The rocket, coded ZQ-2E Y2, blasted off at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Digital literacy mandatory to achieve digital framework objectives: Minister Gurung
Minister Gurung, also the government spokesperson, said so while addressing a programme entitled 'Multi-stakeholder Discussion on Digital Nepal Framework 2.0 and Way Forward' organized by CAN Federation.
CIAA files corruption case against 16 individuals including former Minister Basnet
Among those charged are former Chairs of the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), Digambhar Jha and Purushottam Khanal; former NTA members Dhanaraj Gyawali and Tika Prasad Upreti; NTA Directors Bijay Kumar Raya, Surendra Lal Hada, and Dipesh Acharya; as well as Deputy Directors Rewoti Ram Pantha, Suresh Basnet, Hiranya Prasad Bastakoti, Achutananda Mishra, and Sandip Adhikari.
Science and Technology Information Management conference concludes
The Kathmandu Resolution, adopted unanimously by the delegates, outlines several key recommendations, including the establishment of a knowledge-sharing network, capacity building and training programs, the development of national S&T information policies, and the promotion of collaborative research portals. It also emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships and the mobilization of resources for sustainable development.
Pakistan launches cyber strike against Indian digital assets
As part of Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos (Iron Wall), Pakistan has carried out a successful cyber attack, targeting several major Indian websites. Security sources say that the official website of India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was one of the main targets. Other affected websites include the Crime Research Investigation Agency, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited, and the All India Naval Technical Supervisory Staff Association.
Huawei opens applications for Seeds for the Future 2025
Huawei Nepal has opened applications for its global flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme ‘Seeds for the Future 2025’ for Nepali students.
Nepal to become self-reliant in laboratory testing, says Health Minister
A high-tech lab unit has been established at the National Public Health Laboratory.
Asian Payment Network representatives call on PM Oli
The participants of 21st Forum of Asian Payment Network (APN) on Tuesday called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the PM's official residence in Baluwatar.
Govt hospitals' service to be integrated into Nagarik App
All government hospitals will be integrated into a single online service under a reformed “Nagarik App”. Presenting the government policy and programme for the fiscal year of 2025/2026 at the joint meeting of the federal parliament on Friday, President Ramchandra Paudel said that all government hospitals will be integrated under a reformed “Nagarik App”.
Govt to prioritise railways, waterways
The government will prioritise reservoir based hydropower project and the expansion and development of railways and waterways. President Ramchandra Paudel said so while presenting the government policy and programme for the fiscal year of 2025/2026 at the joint meeting of the federal parliament today
PM Oli calls for increasing investment in ICT sector
Speaking at a programme organised by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology on the occasion of the National Information and Communication Technology Day 2082 BS today, Prime Minister Oli urged the people to work with the concept of 'one step forward every day' to make Nepal modern and technologically advanced.
Chinese scientists discover heat-resistant rice gene
Chinese researchers have identified a key gene that enhances rice's heat tolerance while maintaining grain quality and yield, which addresses growing threats to rice production under extreme heat. The discovery, made by a team from Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, was published on the website of the journal Cell on Wednesday.
