Trivia
Ever wondered how Americano coffee got its name?
Ever wondered how Americano coffee got its name?
KATHMANDU, Dec 25: The Americano coffee drink has an interesting origin story. During World War II, American soldiers stationed in Italy found the local espresso too strong for their taste.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
One injured in Tata Sumo accident in Khotang
One injured in Tata Sumo accident in Khotang
The vehicle with registration number Na 1 Ja 7181 crashed, leaving its only passenger, Durga Prasad Rai from Phedi Tomane, seriously injured.
Dec 25, 2024
WORLD
Astronomers discover 140 trillion oceans of water 12 billion light-years away
Astronomers discover 140 trillion oceans of water 12 billion...
This discovery is significant because it is the most distant and largest water reservoir ever identified in the universe. The water is in the form of vapor, spread across a region hundreds of light-years in size, and exists in a unique environment.
Dec 25, 2024
WORLD
Kazakhstan says 25 of 67 people rescued alive in Azerbaijan Airlines’ plane crash
Kazakhstan says 25 of 67 people rescued alive in Azerbaijan...
An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people on board crashed Wednesday in the western Kazakhstani city of Aktau but at least 32 people survived, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.
Dec 25, 2024
WORLD
Japan to cut 60 per cent of emissions by 2035
Japan to cut 60 per cent of emissions by 2035
The targets, criticised by some expert participants of the meeting as insufficient to meet global climate goals, are in their final stages of preparation and are set to be submitted to the United Nations by February 2025.
Dec 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Upper Tamakoshi resumes producing electricity after 88 days of shutdown
Upper Tamakoshi resumes producing electricity after 88 days...
Currently, the project is generating 120 megawatts of electricity by fully utilizing the available water flow in the river, which has been integrated into the national transmission system.
Dec 25, 2024
POLITICS
NC-UML form task force to discuss bills pending in parliament
NC-UML form task force to discuss bills pending in parliamen...
The Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML have formed a task force to hold necessary discussions and reach an agreement to pass the bills pending in the federal parliament in the upcoming session.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Indian Singer Sonu Nigam arrives in Kathmandu (With Photos)
Indian Singer Sonu Nigam arrives in Kathmandu (With Photos)
Sonu’s concert in Kathmandu has been scheduled on the occasion of ‘Christmas Day’ and around 10,000 spectators will participate in the concert.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested with Rs 9.2 million from undisclosed source
Two arrested with Rs 9.2 million from undisclosed source
The two individuals were apprehended in connection with the seized amount, though the specific details of the case are yet to be fully disclosed by the authorities.
Dec 25, 2024
WORLD
Kazakhstan says 42 people likely dead in Azerbaijan Airlines’ plane crash
Kazakhstan says 42 people likely dead in Azerbaijan Airlines...
The ministry confirmed in a Telegram statement Wednesday that 67 people, including five crew, were on board the plane. It added that 25 of them have survived the crash, according to preliminary assessment, and 22 survivors have been hospitalized.
Dec 25, 2024