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Published On: March 20, 2018 06:00 PM NPT


Sophia, the first humanoid robot to speak in Nepal

Sophia, the first humanoid robot is arriving in Nepal for a conference on how technology and innovation could contribute to better governance in the country.

World's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, dies

The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, died after age-related complications. The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.

Risk of disease lurks in fire-ravaged settlement

The fire-ravaged Ikrahi settlement in Sunsari district is at risk of vector and water borne disease as carcasses of cattle are yet to be disposed properly. 

PM calls CM and secretaries to separate wheat from the chaff

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called all seven Chief Ministers, secretaries and chief attorneys to Kathmandu to clarify how provincial governments are to shoulder responsibilities, including making federal laws.

Probe committee formed after AIG’s son is allegedly beaten by police

An investigation committee has formed to following an incident where the son of AIG was allegedly beaten by police. Sugam Bam, son of Province four’s Police Chief AIG Kamal Sing Bam, was taken into police custody after allegedly abusing the police.Following his release, Bam filed a case against police claiming that he was beaten when in custody.  

Statium meeting international standards in Pokhara: soon 

Pokhara would soon have a stadium that meets international standards that would provide environment for athletes to harness their skills and compete in national and international arena.


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