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Mt Everest base camp to have high speed Internet soon
Kathmandu: Private sector telecommunication company of Nepal, Ncell is building the world's highest cell phone tower at an altitude of 5,200 metres on Mt. Everest, which will provide dedicated ultra fast 4G connectivity, The Kathmandu Post…
Early warning systems for everyone on Earth in next five years
New Delhi : Stating that one-third of the world's people are not covered by early warning systems and hence they are vulnerable to climate change, United Nations on Wednesday announced that it will spearhead new action to ensure every…
Inflationary Blow: Petrol, diesel prices raised after over 4 months
New Delhi : State-owned oil marketing companies (OMC) on Tuesday raised petrol and diesel prices after more than four months of stable rates.Accordingly, the increase in selling price, which includes state levies, central excise and cess…
Endangered white winged wood ducks brought to Assam from Czech Republic
Guwahati : Two white winged wood ducks, one of the most endangered birds species globally, was imported from a Czech zoo and housed in the Assam state zoo in Guwahati, officials said on Monday.Divisional Forest Officer, Assam State Zoo Dr…
Udaipur faces dam burst threat with alteration of centuries old water system
Jaipur : Udaipur, despite ranking third on smart city list, is under serious threat of dam breach as its age-old legacy of water conservation system is being demolished.According to the veterans in the city, the Badi Pal Dam has water…
After 32-yr delay, legal options for Kashmiri Pandits
New Delhi : As the families of the victims could not go back to Kashmir due to terrorism to file the criminal cases against the atrocities committed against them, the question arises as to what are the options after 32 years for them.The…
Meteorites which formed Earth may have developed in outer solar system
Tokyo : Materials that formed the Earth may have been formed very far out in the early solar system and then been brought in during the turbulent early history of the solar system, suggests a study.Earth is believed to have formed partly…
Railways’ longest tunnel constructed in Kashmir
New Delhi : Mountainous regions are dotted with tough geographical terrain where quality railways are a blessing to remain connected to the mainland.In Kashmir, the rail route owes its complexity to the dangerous rugged geography of the…
Missile from India entered Pak airspace accidentally, inquiry launched: Defence Ministry
New Delhi : An unarmed supersonic missile "accidentally" took off from Sirsa and landed at a place 124 km within Pakistani territory on Wednesday evening, the Indian Defence Ministry said on Friday, "regretfully" explaining it was "a…
Oil price at highest level since 2008; Asian markets slump
New Delhi : Oil prices have soared to the highest level since 2008 after the US said it was discussing a potential embargo on Russian supplies with its allies, BBC reported.Brent crude the global oil benchmark spiked to above $139 a barrel,…