- Saturday, 28 February 2026
The Rising Nepal
Ice melt threatens penguins
Emperor penguins shed all their feathers once a year, a precarious ritual that may have become deadly as climate change pushes them into shrinking patches of Antarctic sea ice, researchers said Wednesday. The flightless birds
731 candidates in fray for 33 seats in Bagmati Province
A total of 731 candidates are vying for 33 seats under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system in Bagmati Province in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. According to the Province Election O
Japan to beef up intelligence
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party has approved plans to beef up the country's intelligence capability, a party official said Friday, as the premier pushes ahead with a defence overhaul. Newly empowered after
Youths Push For Intergenerational Justice
The public debate about the weight of youths and their Thymotic desire for the recognition of intergenerational justice is shifting Nepali politics from privilege to concern. With every watershed political change across various phases of Nepali history, youths have shown indefatigable courage in speaking and acting against the regime and have played a frontline role in advancing democratic progress. But the serendipity of youthful energy for political change soon dissipat
Senior Citizens Need Emotional Warmth
Nepal is changing rapidly. Migration from villages to cities and foreign countries has become a common reality. Remittance strengthens the economy, modern houses replace old ones, and educational opportunities have expanded. Yet behind t
Path To Healthy Mind
Human psychology is characterised by a paradoxical structure: The same species that wages war, destabilises ecosystems, and creates collective threats also develops moral systems, empathic abilities, cultural innovations, and an increas
Muslim women receive voter education
Voter education has been provided to Muslim women from various areas of Nepalgunj. After it was found that the votes o
Iranian forces hinder treatment of wounded
As wounded anti-government protesters poured into an Iranian hospital during last month's crackdown, a young doctor hurried to the emergency room to help treat a man in his 40s who had been shot in the head at close range.
Holders Police fix final date with Army at Jay Trophy
Defending champions Nepal Police Club and Tribhuwan Army Club will meet in the final of the Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup after contrasting results in their concluding league fixtures. Police eased past Bagmati Province with an
Acharya, Nembang outline competing visions for Ilam-2
As the election date approaches, candidates in Ilam are actively reaching out to voters at their doorsteps. While they are presenting their manifestos to the electorate, many candidates seem uncertain about how effectively their commitments will resonate with voters.
Dhakal calls for postponing Nepal’s LDC transition
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has called for postponing Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to a 'developing nation'.
EC receives 254 complaints, bans alcohol sales
Officials at the Election Commission (EC) have stated that all preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 have reached the final stage. According to Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson for the EC, ballot papers, ballot boxes, and other election materials have been delivered to all districts. Likewise, the Voter Education Programme is going on by mobilising volunteers in 6,743 wards across 753 local levels.
China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms
Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts Australia and dark horse North Korea.
Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan’s defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of “open war.” Afghanistan launched a
Infrastructure, connectivity top election agenda in Sudurpaschim
As the election fervour has gripped the entire nation, the political discourse in Sudurpaschim Province has shifted decisively towards grand-scale infrastructure and regional connectivity. Candidates from major political parties are anchor
