July 2023
World Record: Norwegian Climber Kristin Harila and Nepali Sherpa Tenjen Conquer 14 Highest Peaks in 92 Days
In a remarkable achievement, Norwegian climber Kristin Harila and Nepali Sherpa Tenjen Sherpa have established a new world record by conquering all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in just 92 days. This incredible feat surpassed the previous record set by Nirmal Purja by over three months. The duo successfully scaled the challenging 8000-meter peaks,…
July 2023 Hottest month on record
Preliminary analyses indicate that July 2023 is on track to become the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, and likely the warmest in approximately 120,000 years. With only a few days remaining in the month, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the European Union–funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), and Leipzig University in Germany have collaborated…
Two Lives Lost to Poisonous Wild Mushrooms in Nawalparasi
According to Nepalnews, there have been recent fatalities in Nawalparasi due to the consumption of poisonous wild mushrooms. The incident occurred in Baudikali Rural Municipality-6, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) and resulted in the deaths of two individuals, identified as Leela Ale (aged 99) and Uma Kumari Ale (aged 66). These mushrooms were cooked and consumed…
Nepali Swimmers Gaurika Singh and Alexander Shah Breaks National Record
Nepali Swimmers Gaurika Singh and Alexander Shah breaks their own National record by completing in 50 Meter and 100 Meter freestyle event respectively at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Gaurika Singh, the Nepali swimmer, achieves a new national record in the 50m backstroke event at the World Aquatics Championship. Improving her previous record, she sets an…
Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb
The atomic bomb, the first nuclear weapon, was developed during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project, led by J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist. The bomb works by splitting the nuclei of uranium-235 and plutonium-239, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in a process known as nuclear fission. The Manhattan Project,…
A total of 117 wild animals, including tigers and rhinoceros, were found dead in Chitwan National Park.
In the last year, Chitwan National Park, a special place known for its wildlife, sadly lost 117 wild animals. The animals that died included deer, rhinos, crocodiles, tigers, and many more. Most of them died naturally, but some were attacked by dogs, which is concerning as it shows that humans and their pets are getting…
13-Year-Old Child Swept Away by Flood in Samakhushi
In Samakhushi, Kathmandu, a 13-year-old child named Sajan Magar has gone missing last Sunday after being swept away by a flood. Sajan Magar, a Class 6 student at Bhanubhakta Memorial School in Panipokhari. He was last seen playing after returning from school when he was carried away by a nearby small local hole. The search…
Twitter’s new logo
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, recently revealed his plan to change the social media platform’s logo from the famous blue bird to an “X.” This move comes after Musk purchased Twitter for a whopping $44 billion last year. He aims to implement the logo change worldwide as soon as Monday, and the new “X”…
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Everything You Need to Know
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year, with 32 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament: Host Countries and Venues The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New…