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Diwash Ghimire

Diwash Ghimire

Diwash Ghimire is a contributor with a keen interest in science, technology, environment and climate change.
Dengue reaches epidemic proportions in eight months
Dengue reaches epidemic proportions in eight months The Dengue virus has four serotypes meaning, individuals can get infected up to four times
Dengue fever: One reporter's ordeal
Dengue fever: One reporter's ordeal After the enormous physical and emotional toll it took on me, I am thankful to...
IPhone 14: Will it work in Nepal?
IPhone 14: Will it work in Nepal? In small and neglected markets like Nepal, whether those features are even accessible is always...
All you need to know about Nepal Telecom’s 5G plans
All you need to know about Nepal Telecom’s 5G plans If things go according to plan, urban Nepal will get 5G services on trial before...
Chinese aerial drone captures rare perspective of Mount Everest (Watch)
Chinese aerial drone captures rare perspective of Mount Everest (Watch) The group of Chinese mountaineers captured the rare video footage of the highest mountain
NASA struggles to fix its flagship Space Launch System
NASA struggles to fix its flagship Space Launch System NASA has explained the reasons for the delay in the launch of the new era...
USA’s ‘new era moon exploration' called off at the last minute
USA’s ‘new era moon exploration' called off at the last minute NASA’s uncrewed demonstration mission to the moon is due to lift-off today at around 1815...
NTC eyes mid-September for eSIM launch
NTC eyes mid-September for eSIM launch ESIMs give users much more flexibility in managing both data and voice services
Balen Shah’s 'hit list'
Balen Shah’s 'hit list' KMC is so determined in its drive that it wouldn’t even spare “government buildings” and...
Why multiple-use plastic bags are better than the rest
Why multiple-use plastic bags are better than the rest Studies show plastic bags are far more eco-friendly than paper or textile bags
Countdown begins as Elon Musk prepares to launch Nancy Grace telescope
Countdown begins as Elon Musk prepares to launch Nancy Grace telescope NASA says Roman will be able to capture an area over 100 times larger than...
Balen shames Maoist supremo Prachanda as 'ill-famed contractor's bodyguard'
Balen shames Maoist supremo Prachanda as 'ill-famed contractor's bodyguard' What Balendra Shah experienced on the way to Banchare Dada this week is nothing new...
Thinner poly bags ban comes into effect, but concerns remain
Thinner poly bags ban comes into effect, but concerns remain Urban centres in Nepal now produce approximately 350 tons of plastic wastes every day
Garbage impasse: 1,800 truck loads of garbage on capital's streets
Garbage impasse: 1,800 truck loads of garbage on capital's streets KMC officials say various political parties including those in government are creating hurdles
Excessive mobile phone use causes neck pain - it gives you horns too
Excessive mobile phone use causes neck pain - it gives you horns too Check your skull if you have already developed a horn!
Knowledge Park at Godavari: A must-visit mecca for mountain communities
Knowledge Park at Godavari: A must-visit mecca for mountain communities The park showcases a multitude of technologies and solutions for mountain communities
Top five secure messaging apps to choose from
Top five secure messaging apps to choose from Zuckerberg says WhatsApp is adding a few privacy features. Here's all you need to know...
How Juddha Shumsher-era fire brigade fights modern fires
How Juddha Shumsher-era fire brigade fights modern fires The fires illustrate a “shocking lack” of preparedness on the part of the federal, provincial...
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah faces new trial in waste management
Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah faces new trial in waste management Kathmandu Metropolis faces new challenge after an unidentified group vandalised 17 vehicles in Banchare Dada
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