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AI framework maps flood and landslide risks with spatial awareness
Researchers have developed a novel framework to map flood and landslide susceptibility and risk across regions like Kerala, India, and Nepal. This framework utilizes a spatial heterogeneity-aware approach, comparing two…
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Maldives seeks to revive stalled South Asian bloc, faces India-Pakistan deadlock
The Maldives, through its President Mohamed Muizzu, has expressed a desire to help revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc), which has not held meetings in 12 years. Muizzu stated that the Mal…
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South Asian Gen Z protests challenge governments but struggle for lasting change
Youth-led protests across South Asia, including in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and India, have demonstrated the power of Gen Z to challenge established political systems. These movements, often leaderless and organic,…
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New diffusion model generates satellite imagery using wavelet-domain conditioning
Researchers have developed a novel diffusion framework that utilizes wavelet-domain conditioning for generating satellite imagery from cartographic data. This approach, built upon ControlNet and a Stable Diffusion backb…
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Climber Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche
Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak. Purja, 43, was famous for summiting all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in a record 189 days in 2019, a feat documented…
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Avalanche on Broad Peak leaves 10 climbers missing in Pakistan
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan has resulted in 10 missing climbers. The expedition, led by Nirmal Purja, included individuals from Nepal, the US, China, Pakistan, and Oman. Search and rescue operations are under…
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Deep learning shows promise in predicting childhood malnutrition in Nepal
A new study published on arXiv explores the application of deep learning and traditional machine learning techniques to predict childhood malnutrition in Nepal. Researchers compared 16 different algorithms, finding that…
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Iran war triggers global fuel price hikes, impacting daily life worldwide
A war in Iran has significantly impacted daily life globally, leading to increased fuel prices and economic strain. The United Nations Development Programme warns that this disruption could push millions into poverty. P…
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Nepal's 'dollar fare' plan for tourists stalled amid economic concerns
Nepal's plan to eliminate its two-tier airfare system, which charges foreign tourists significantly more in US dollars for domestic flights, has stalled. The government aimed to boost tourism and offer relief to non-res…
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Japan's new visa rules may force foreign business owners to depart
Japan is implementing new visa regulations that could force many foreign business owners to leave the country. These changes, introduced by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, aim to address concerns about overtourism …
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Nepal battles severe bird flu outbreak, raising mutation fears
Nepal is experiencing its most severe bird flu outbreak in years, leading to the culling of 600,000 birds. The H5N1 virus has spread rapidly through Kathmandu and surrounding districts, impacting poultry farms and raisi…
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New ML method predicts magnetism in 2D materials
Researchers have developed a new machine learning representation called the symmetry-electronic fingerprint (SEF) to better predict magnetic properties in two-dimensional materials. Unlike previous methods that focused …
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AI system forecasts weather, recommends crops for farmers
Researchers have developed a system for precision agriculture that uses Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks (STGCN) and a Transformer-based model to forecast weather for the next 30 days across 1,359 locations in Nepa…
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Nepal unveils AI push and tax cuts inspired by India
Nepal has announced significant tax reductions and a strategic initiative to boost artificial intelligence adoption. This move appears to be inspired by similar policies implemented in India. The budget aims to stimulat…
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New AI model forecasts Nepal vegetable prices with high accuracy
Researchers have developed a new forecasting model for vegetable prices in Nepal, aiming to improve food security. The model, called the Kalimati Vegetable Price Index (KVPI), aggregates data from 135 daily wholesale co…
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Two climbers die on Everest amid overcrowding concerns
Two Indian climbers, Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, have died on Mount Everest while descending after reaching the summit. Their deaths bring the total for the current season to at least five, including three Nepali…
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South Asia faces severe water crisis amid early heatwaves and low rainfall
South Asia is facing an early and severe summer with above-average temperatures and the threat of a "super El Nino," which is expected to exacerbate heatwaves and lead to highly variable weather. Rainfall is predicted t…
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US climber dies in avalanche on Nepal's Mount Makalu
A US climber, Shelley Johannesen, died in an avalanche on Mount Makalu in Nepal. The 53-year-old was descending from the summit when she was hit by the avalanche. This incident marks the latest fatality of the season in…
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Asian nations boost Ebola screening amid regional naval activity
Several Asian nations, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, are enhancing their border screening and public health measures in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. While the likelihood of loca…
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AI system helps Nepali farmers predict hazardous weather events
An AI-powered weather and climate information system has been developed to assist farmers in Nepal. This system utilizes artificial intelligence to provide early warnings about hazardous weather conditions. The goal is …