At least seven people have been killed in Nepal and northern parts of India after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region today (18-09-2011 Sunday).

Five people died in Nepal, including three crushed when a wall of the British embassy compound collapsed in the capital, Kathmandu and two in Dharan. At least two people died in the states of Sikkim and Bihar, officials said. Several minor earthquakes have hit the region this year, but none have caused major damage. In Kathmandu, 270km (170 miles) west of the epicentre, buildings were evacuated and traffic came to a standstill.

According to the National Seismologic Center (NSC), the epicenter of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake was in the border of Taplejung and the Indian state of Sikkim. Tremors were felt throughout Nepal and some parts of India. Read more…

Google Inc installed the Google cache server in Nepal at NTC  office Jawalakhel Internet Exchange Point, operated by Nepal Telecom(NTC).

A Google cache server is a dedicated network server that saves Web pages or other Internet content locally. By placing previously requested information in temporary storage, or cache, a cache server both speeds up access to data and reduces demand on an enterprise’s bandwidth.

With the installation of google cache server the services provided by Google will be faster than before. Google services such as Gmail, Youtube etc will now be accessed faster from Nepal. This will also help NTC by reducing its bandwidth access and reduce its cost.

“After the installation of Google server, Internet bandwidth uses of NTC has been decreased” Said NTC representatives.

How NTC reduce its cost with the installation of google cache server?

Nepal, paradise one can experience in a life time. Often, pronounced as close to heaven and “Country of Gorkhas”. Small but the country with pride, diverse culture and historical value; our Nepal confines the catch of every tourist all over the world. The highest peak in the world Mt Everest lies here exploring the heights of the space. World peace founder Lord “Gautam Buddha” birthplace; Lumbini is in Nepal. 10 world heritage sites are located here among which 7 lies within the Kathmandu Valley. It’s one of the amazing facts.

Exploring history, cultural experiences, natural beauty and enjoying exciting and extravagant sports makes really difference. Moreover, everyone can enjoy family environment with warm and loving people in Nepal who are always ready to help the visitors. In our country, guest are treated as god as the saying goes “Athiti Devo Bhava” meaning guests should be treated with full hospitality and honor. Read more…