- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia after investigations
A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican allies to overturn the then-president's 2020 election loss.
68 Years Of Nepal-China Diplomatic Ties
The first of August marks the 68th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China. The diplomatic relationship is founded on deep-rooted cultural, and economic ties that date back to more than two thousand years, from the periods of Buddha and Confucius. Luminaries crossed treacherous mountains, deep gorges, roaring rivers, and the mighty Himalayas, risking their lives in pursuit of knowled
Is Electoral System Change Essential?
Since the implementation of the present constitution in 2015, many had hoped that the country would turn a new leaf in its political and socioeconomic life. However, even after eight years, the country's overall transformation remains unachieved due to the instability and frequent changes in government leadership.
Labourers deprived of wages
Labourers who worked in Kudu Lift Drinking Water Project in Bheri Municipality-13, Jajarkot district, have not received their wages even in five years. The Bheri Municipality had allocated a budget of around Rs. 5 million for the project in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 and assigned it to the consumer committee. However, more than 12 workers have not received their payments yet and they have now reached the district headquarters seeking legal assistance.
Bauli River has no bridge, Tipada River has two at same spot
It has been almost seven years since the Martadi-Kolti Road of Bajura came into operation. But the Bauli River that cuts this road in half still does not have a bridge over it. This makes it difficult for vehicles to get across, especially during monsoons.
Electricity Substation
Nepal is gifted with a variety of natural resources such as rivers, lakes, forests and mountains. Despite having such resources, the nation still has a long way to go when it comes to making strides in the much-needed
Heatwave And Holiday
For decades holidaymakers have poured into resorts and islands in southern Europe for a relaxing break in the summer sun. But the scenes of tourists fleeing wildfires in Greece, or trapped indoors unable to enjoy baking beaches in Spain, may give some people second thoughts.
Women's World Cup started out with shorter games, outsized kits
Asako Takakura played in the first Women's World Cup in 1991 and recalls with a hint of disdain how the matches lasted 80 minutes instead of the usual 90. "At the time football was still thought of as a man's sport," Takakura tells AFP, casting her mind back to a tournament in which only 12 teams took part.
Fans pay tribute to Coco Lee, HK singer who had international success
Fans of singer and songwriter Coco Lee, who was known for her powerful voice and live performances, were gathering with flowers to pay their respects to their idol at her funeral in Hong Kong on Monday.
Suicide bomber at political rally in Pakistan kills at least 54 people
Hundreds of mourners attended funerals Monday after a massive suicide bombing killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric, carrying caskets draped in colourful clothes to burial sites in the hills.
Officials of Nepal, China express commitment to border security
The government and security officials in a border security meeting held between Nepal and China have expressed their commitment for better and sound security management in the days to come.
Madhes government launches vaccination against lumpy skin
The Madhes Province government has taken a significant step by officially initiating a vaccination campaign against lumpy skin disease throughout the province. Organising a programme at Sitaram Gaushala in Jan
Poor rainfall affects paddy plantation
Poor and delayed rainfall has affected paddy plantation significantly this year. Paddy plantation has completed only in about 77 per cent of the total paddy fields across the country as of July 28 while the plantation season normally ends by the first week of August. According to the statistics of the Ministry of
'Everyone should have access to medical treatment'
Health and Population Minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet has said that no citizen should die in lack of funds for treatment. Speaking at the second 'Essential Life Saving Basic Life Support Day programme organised by Dhulikhel Hospital on Monday, Minister Basnet said that every citizen should have access to essential medical treatment. "Even today, some citizens are forced to commit su
Mahendranagar locals dumping waste on Dhalkebar-Janakpurdham road
A six-lane blacktopped road has been constructed from Dhalkebar to Janakpurdham, with dividers in the middle to accommodate two-way traffic. These dividers were also intended to serve as green spaces, adorned with trees, to enhance the overall environment of the road.
