Hawaii — Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate as severe flooding hits parts of the island state, marking the worst flood crisis in more than two decades. The situation has become critical in Oahu and Maui, where relentless heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted daily life. Authorities confirmed that more than 5,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas, particularly in low-lying regions and near rivers. Emergency services carried out hundreds of rescue operations as homes were submerged and roads became impassable due to rising water levels. The flooding was intensified by continuous rainfall, with...

KATHMANDU – In a major win for South Asian medical engineering, the Nyano Nani (Warm Baby) neonatal baby warmer has secured the prestigious People’s Choice Award in a top-tier innovation competition in the United States. Developed by the tireless team of engineers at Mahabir Pun’s National Innovation Center (NIC), the device is being hailed as a literal lifesaver for newborns in resource-strapped regions. Innovation Born of Necessity For years, rural hospitals in Nepal struggled with the exorbitant cost of imported medical equipment. A standard neonatal incubator can cost upwards of several thousand dollars—a price tag that often leaves birthing centers...

PARIVARTAN RURAL MUNICIPALITY – In a remarkable display of raw engineering and curiosity, 15-year-old Umit Budhamagar has captured the attention of his community by constructing a functional homemade firearm using nothing but discarded materials and local ingenuity. The "M-14" Project Umit, a Grade 9 student at Bal Kalyan Secondary School in Upabang, spent two weeks refining his design. Dubbed the "M-14," the device is a testament to the "maker" spirit found in rural Nepal. Using a combination of: Iron pipes for the barrel. Carved wood for the stock. Bamboo joints and batteries for structural and secondary components. According to Umit,...

Washington, D.C. — Joe Kent, the top U.S. counterterrorism official, has resigned from his position in a dramatic protest against the ongoing Iran war, becoming the first senior figure in President Donald Trump’s administration to step down over the conflict. Kent, who served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, publicly criticized the administration’s decision to engage in military action, stating that Iran did not pose an “imminent threat” to the United States. In his resignation message, he urged President Trump to “reverse course” and reconsider the direction of U.S. foreign policy. The resignation has exposed growing internal divisions within...