"Measuring"

#13441564

13 Mar 2026

Air pollution that blankets major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, begins to decline gradually after continued thunderstorms and rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The air quality index that reaches 178 now decreases. The Weather and Hydrological Measuring Office located at Narayani Basin Field Office, Chitwan, of Bagmati Province records the highest 126.2 millimeters of rainfall, 102.2 millimeters of rain at Lamjung Gharedhunga Centre of Gandaki Province, and 90 millimeters of rain at Barpak Centre of Gorkha. Likewise, 98.4 millimeters of rain is recorded at Katari of Udayapur and 96.4 millimeters of rain at Chandragadhi Airport Centre of Jhapa. An AQI value between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 as moderate, 101 and 150 as unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 and 200 as unhealthy, 201 and 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous.

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13 Mar 2026

Air pollution that blankets major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, begins to decline gradually after continued thunderstorms and rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The air quality index that reaches 178 now decreases. The Weather and Hydrological Measuring Office located at Narayani Basin Field Office, Chitwan, of Bagmati Province records the highest 126.2 millimeters of rainfall, 102.2 millimeters of rain at Lamjung Gharedhunga Centre of Gandaki Province, and 90 millimeters of rain at Barpak Centre of Gorkha. Likewise, 98.4 millimeters of rain is recorded at Katari of Udayapur and 96.4 millimeters of rain at Chandragadhi Airport Centre of Jhapa. An AQI value between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 as moderate, 101 and 150 as unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 and 200 as unhealthy, 201 and 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous.

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#13441566

13 Mar 2026

Air pollution that blankets major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, begins to decline gradually after continued thunderstorms and rainfall in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The air quality index that reaches 178 now decreases. The Weather and Hydrological Measuring Office located at Narayani Basin Field Office, Chitwan, of Bagmati Province records the highest 126.2 millimeters of rainfall, 102.2 millimeters of rain at Lamjung Gharedhunga Centre of Gandaki Province, and 90 millimeters of rain at Barpak Centre of Gorkha. Likewise, 98.4 millimeters of rain is recorded at Katari of Udayapur and 96.4 millimeters of rain at Chandragadhi Airport Centre of Jhapa. An AQI value between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 as moderate, 101 and 150 as unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 and 200 as unhealthy, 201 and 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous.

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#13439965

13 Mar 2026

A perspective view of the Xiaomi Mijia Semi-automatic Espresso Machine (model CME003) is showcased as part of the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. This ultra-slim appliance, measuring just 14cm in width, features a professional 20 Bar high-pressure Italian pump and a 1350W heating element. The device is equipped with an NTC precise temperature control system and professional low-pressure pre-infusion technology to ensure optimal flavor extraction and a rich crema. The hardware includes a stainless steel housing, a 0.9-liter removable water tank, and a high-performance 8mm rotary steam wand for milk frothing. Managed via an intuitive touch interface, the machine allows for customizable cup volumes (40ml/80ml) and is integrated into the Xiaomi HyperOS environment for status monitoring and maintenance alerts through the Mi Home app.

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#13414082

7 Mar 2026

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design tri-foldable smartphone is showcased at the Fira Gran Via, featuring a revolutionary 10.2-inch 3K HUAWEI X-True OLED display that transitions through single (6.4''), dual (7.9''), and triple-screen modes with a 3184 x 2232 pixel resolution. The flagship is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 (7nm) octa-core processor with 16GB of RAM and debuts the Ultra Aperture XMAGE camera system led by a 50-megapixel main sensor with a 10-stop physical variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) and OIS, a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5.5x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Measuring just 3.6mm thick when fully unfolded, it integrates a 5,600mAh ultra-thin silicon-carbon battery and supports two-way satellite communication during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13414084

7 Mar 2026

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design tri-foldable smartphone is showcased at the Fira Gran Via, featuring a revolutionary 10.2-inch 3K HUAWEI X-True OLED display that transitions through single (6.4''), dual (7.9''), and triple-screen modes with a 3184 x 2232 pixel resolution. The flagship is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 (7nm) octa-core processor with 16GB of RAM and debuts the Ultra Aperture XMAGE camera system led by a 50-megapixel main sensor with a 10-stop physical variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) and OIS, a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5.5x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Measuring just 3.6mm thick when fully unfolded, it integrates a 5,600mAh ultra-thin silicon-carbon battery and supports two-way satellite communication during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13304676

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, attends a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304677

11 Feb 2026

Archaeologists from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University hold a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026, announcing the uncovering of the first apsidal Buddhist temple in Nepal. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncover Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304678

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, attends a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304679

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, briefs about the findings during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304680

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, briefs about the findings during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304681

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, briefs about the findings during a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13302792

11 Feb 2026

Workers measure and record rail surface voltage on the Dashengguan Yangtze River Bridge on the Beijing Shanghai high-speed railway in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on February 11, 2026.

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#13043173

1 Dec 2025

A volunteer measures a window damaged by Russian drone strikes on a nearby power station in Sumy.

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#12969588

9 Nov 2025

A hiker climbs up to a measuring station operated by the Bavarian Avalanche Warning Service on a rocky, snow-covered mountain peak in the Karwendel Alps. A warning sign is visible next to the station, which is located near Mittenwald, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on November 8, 2025.

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#12969589

9 Nov 2025

A measuring station operated by the Bavarian Avalanche Warning Service is on a rocky, snow-covered mountain peak in the Karwendel Alps. A warning sign is visible next to the station, which is located near Mittenwald, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, on November 8, 2025.

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