Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame?

Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The link seems obvious. Meta’s chief people officer,

SEE results to be available through SMS, IVR and 14 websites

KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) is preparing

Nearly 1,900 motorists penalised in 24 hours for rule breaches

KATHMANDU: Authorities have taken action against 1,854 motorists

Kathmandu–Biratnagar bus accident leaves 17 injured

DHANUSHA: A bus travelling from Kathmandu to Biratnagar

HoR Human Rights Committee inspects holding centers

KATHMANDU: The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee

Honey hunting: keeping a risky tradition alive

MANANG: Deep in the hills of Nepal’s Gandaki

Floods completely block Siddhicharan Highway

UDAYPUR: Unseasonal rainfall on May 9 triggered flooding

Govt shuts down over 7,000 online betting apps and websites

KATHMANDU: More than 7,000 apps and websites related to online betting have been shut down by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority

Rare penumbral lunar eclipse occurring this evening

KATHMANDU: A rare penumbral lunar eclipse is set to occur this evening (Tuesday), with the moon expected to rise already

AI training for teachers in Bhanu Municipality

TANAHUN: A training session on artificial intelligence (AI) has been conducted for teachers from various schools in Bhanu Municipality. A

Government to mark September 8 as Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to observe September 8 every year as Gen-Z Martyrs’ Day. Government spokesperson and Minister for

Chinese crime network extends reach to Indian border market

KATHMANDU: The Chinese crime network, previously centered in Kathmandu, has expanded its activities to the Nepal-India border market. Operating under the guise of tourists, Chinese

NRB Governor faces threats of fake identity

KATHMANDU: The Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Mahaprasad Adhikari, has been threatened with a fake identity. Governor Adhikari has fallen victim to the misuse

Chinese state-backed cyberattacks hack off potential adversaries

HONG KONG: Few doubt that China is responsible for a massive campaign of computer hacking and nefarious cyber activities. Beijing denies any culpability for cyberattacks,

Nepal takes strides against cybercrime

The Government of Nepal, on August 9, endorsed the National Cyber Security Policy 2023, marking a significant milestone as the country enacted its inaugural legislation

iPhone 17 series launch date reportedly leaked

WASHINGTON DC: It looks like the iPhone 17 series launch date may have just leaked, even though Apple hasn’t made an official announcement yet. According to a report from German website iPhone-Ticker, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on September 9, 2025. The report claims the tip-off came from internal documents belonging[ ... ]

Sony set to come up with PlayStation concerts in US this autumn

WASHINGTON DC: There’s great news for gamers out

Apple’s iPhone 16 debuts with A18 Chip and cutting-edge AI technology

WASHINGTON DC: Apple has once again captured the

Nepal imports smartphones worth over Rs 3.46 billion in a single month

KATHMANDU: The import of digital gadgets, particularly smartphones,

Climate change risks to the economy: Impact on GDP

KATHMANDU: Various statistics indicate that the global impact

Light to moderate rain in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki

KATHMANDU: The weather today will remain partly to

Rain brings relief from pollution in Kathmandu after prolonged dry spell

KATHMANDU: After a prolonged dry period, rainfall was

Light rain likely in some areas

KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather

Sporadic and light rainfall in four provinces

KATHMANDU: The weather is partly to generally cloudy