- Friday, 22 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Humanity Beyond Geopolitical Games
Humanity finds itself at a pivotal point in a period marked by swift transformations and the looming threat of conflict. While technological and economic ambitions reach new heights, the essence of human dignity is sinking beneath rising
Water Crisis In Madhes
On 23 July 2025, Madhes Province was officially declared a "Drought-Affected Zone" as a reaction to the long drought that destroyed paddy saplings and fragmented farmland. Two days later, on 25 July, the Prime Minister flew over Bara and
Photojournalism In the Digital Age
World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19, acknowledges the profound impact of photography across art, science, and society. First marked in 1839 with the public announcement of the daguerreotype process, the day is a cele
Teej: Mix Of Tradition And Aesthetics
Teej, or Haritalika Teej, is an ancient and holy festival for Sanatani Hindus, primarily from Nepal. With its roots in the Shiva Sampradaya and Himalayan culture, Teej is a special festival for ladies, celebrated with love and affection. The festiv
Voluminous Research On Teej Festival
What kind of festival is Teej in Nepal? One remark on behalf of the publisher, Ratna Prasad Shrestha, of this underreviewed 666-page book by Dr Bhupa Hari Poudel is here:The Teej and the Gaura are exclusively women's festivals of Nepal. Bu
Glorious Flight Of Kingfisher
The white-throated kingfisher, also known as the white-breasted kingfisher, is a striking bird commonly found in agricultural fields, swamps, ponds, lakes, canals, wetlands, parklands, mangroves, fishponds, and even the dry forests of Nepa
Tie Of Trust
With the threads tied around me, I waited patiently at home, cradling phone in trembling hands. My hands were sweaty, my heartbeat abnormally thunderous. A beep, every two minutes or so, but never the one I was yearning for. I walk
Karnali local levels perform poorly in revenue mobilisation
Birendranagar Municipality had set a target of raising Rs. 365.8 million in internal revenue for the last Fiscal Year 2024/25. However, the municipality managed to collect only Rs. 193.2 million, half of the annual target.
World leaders slam Israel
Following Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza City and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank's E1 area, leaders across the world have issued strong condemnations over the matter, warning of catastrophic humanitarian consequences in the region.
Amod's 'Bhumika Sakiyepachhi' hits bookstalls
Short story writer Amod Bhattarai has come up with a new collection of short stories in Nepali. The collection titled 'Bhumika Sakiyepachhi' (
Foreign signings heat up ahead of EWVL
As the second season of the Everest Women's Volleyball League (EWVL) approaches, franchise teams are ramping up their recruitment of foreign players to strengthen their squads. Defending champions Karnali Yashvis announced their first international signing on Thursday: Brazilian setter Ana Flávia will join the team for the upcoming EWVL. Ana began her professional career in Brazil
3,000 houses built, handed over under Janata Awas programme
Around 3,000 houses, constructed under the Janata Awas Karyakram, were handed over to the beneficiaries in Banke and Bardiya districts According to Ram Ashray Sah, Chief of the Urban Development and Building Office, Banke, since the establishment of the provincial government and the operation of the office, 3,100 houses have been constructed under the Janata Awas Karyakram in Banke and Bardiya.
Iran's navy launches country's first military drill
Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.
Over 19,000 tourists visit Rara
In the last fiscal year, more than 19,447 tourists visited Rara Lake, one of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. According to official statistics
Eight employed to count coins offered to Pathibhara Temple
The counting of 36 quintals of coins collected over the past 10 months at the famous religious site of Pathibhara has begun. The Pathibhara Area Development Com
