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Nepali Congress Faces Internal Dispute Over Timing of 15th General Convention
Two groups of Nepali Congress are facing a disagreement on when to hold the 15th general convention after party's President Sher Bahadur Deuba told he only wants to hold the convention after the general election in 2027 to the group of senior leaders. Sekhar Koirala, who now leads the opposing group was defeated by Deuba at the 14th general convention held in December 2021 and became the Party President. As the party charter, The four year term of current committees from center to the ward levels will end by the end
Majorana 1: first Quantum Chip Powered by Topological Core architecture
Microsoft introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip built using materials called topoconductors. This chip is expected to pave a new path for quantum computers. The company stated that it will be "capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not decades."
Historic Moment, Nepali Embassy Finally Opens in Portugal
The Nepali embassy has been opened in Portugal, a historic first! A team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started its work now that the embassy is based in Lisbon, the country’s capital. For now, the embassy is operating from a temporary office located in the Alcântara area of Lisbon. In collaboration with the Nepal Embassy in France, the Lisbon embassy has launched a mobile service that helps with consular services and document verifications. The mobile service began on Friday and has already handled about 200 documents, including police character certificates
Nepal and Myanmar Set for Clash in Vianet Women’s Championship Final
The International Women’s Championship final is set, with both teams securing their spots after winning two matches each. Nepal came through with hard-fought 1-0 wins over Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon, while Myanmar, ranked 55th in FIFA, dominated with 3-1 and 5-0 victories over Lebanon (134th) and Kyrgyzstan (128th).
211 Nepali Army Troops Deployed to South Sudan for UN Peacekeeping Mission
Late last night, 211 soldiers from the Chandi Prasad Battalion of the Nepali Army took off to South Sudan. These troops, assigned for a peacekeeping mission under the United Nations, flew to Juba the capital of South Sudan. Major Milan Acharya is leading them. The Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Nepali Army, today, confirmed that Major Milan Acharya and his team had already reached their designated site.
Taplejung Issues Prohibitory Order Over Cable Car Conflict
A prohibitory order’s been slapped on Phungling Bazaar and the Pathibhara area in Taplejung district, and it’s causing quite the stir. Apparently, the District Administration Office decided to roll this out starting this morning, all because of some heated drama over a cable car project in Pathibhara. Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma dropped the news late Saturday night, saying the prohibitory orders were necessary for the district’s headquarters, including Phungling Bazaar and Pathibhara area.
Bybit Hack: Hackers Steal $1.5 Billion from Exchange Bybit
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit reported a massive $1.5 billion hack today, marking one of the largest thefts in crypto history.
Nepal’s Foreign Trade Deficit Surges to Rs 861.38 Billion Despite Export Growth
Nepal’s foreign trade took a hit, recording a massive loss of Rs 861.38 billion over the past seven months of this fiscal year. Total trade? A whopping Rs 1,115.79 billion. The Department of Customs dropped these numbers, and honestly, it’s not looking great. Imports? Rs 988.58 billion. Exports? Just Rs 127.20 billion.
Nepali Embassy Rescues Five Nationals from Myanmar Online Scam, Urges Caution Against Fraudulent Job Offer
Five Nepali nationals, including four men and one woman, were rescued by the Nepali Embassy in Thailand, with the help of the Thai government. They were caught up in an online scam operation in Myanmar. The rescued individuals returned to Nepal on Thursday, after being freed from Myanmar’s Myawaddy region. The group was brought back through the Tak border checkpoint in Thailand.
Construction Begins on Three Major Hydropower Projects in Dhaulagiri, Enhancing Infrastructure and Energy Capacity
Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality Chair, Prem Prasad Pun, shared that three out of eight planned hydropower projects along the Myagdi River, as well as its tributaries Gurja and Mudi rivers have started construction. The Upper Myagdi-1 Hydropower Project will feature a dam in Khamla, Mudi, and a powerhouse in Malika Rural Municipality-7, Bharbang. The project has already built an access road and begun work on the tunnel and dam infrastructure, according to Project Chief Jyoti Kumar