- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
G20 finance chiefs set to address global challenges like climate change and rising debt
Finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations meeting in India on Monday are poised to address critical global economic challenges, including the threats posed by climate change and rising debt among low-income countries.
Lawmakers Must Enhance Competency
A kind of bizarre incident occurred last week in the Upper House of Federal Parliament where the Minister of Industry and Commerce introduced an e-commerce bill. The minister, on the other hand, failed to
Migration leaves Dhankuta villages desolate
Around two decades ago, Banduke Danda in Kurule of Chaubise Rural Municipality, Dhankuta, was home to more than 50 families from diverse castes, including Chhetri, Brahmin, Limbu, Tamang, and others.
The Mess Around Melamchi Project
When the Melamchi Water Supply Project was declared complete and the Melamchi water reached the households of the Kathmandu Valley in March 2021, the Valley denizens’ joy knew no bounds. The Valley
Justice To Usury Victims
The much-awaited law that criminalises loan-sharking is now in place with the approval of the Bill to amend some Nepal Acts related to Civil Code-2080 by the federal parliament. In Sunday's meeting of the
Africa’s Birth Rates Decline
In low-income countries, children are seen as future providers. They offer a safety net in old age. Having many children is thus linked to prestige and honour. If fits the picture that sub-Saharan Africa, the poorest
Alcaraz’s ‘dream’ Wimbledon can signal changing of the guard
Carlos Alcaraz believes his “dream” Wimbledon triumph against Novak Djokovic can signal a changing of the guard in men’s tennis. Alcaraz ended Djokovic’s run of four successive Wimbledon titles w
Iconic sheep sweater worn by Princess Diana could fetch $50,000 at auction
A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction. The playfully patterned
French tourism businesses are wary of customers drying up as droughts worsen
At the pristine southern French lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, tourists in pedal boats and on white water rafts and the businesses that welcome them have been buoyed by generous rainfall and good water management this spring.
‘LDCs have challenges to achieve sustainable development goals’
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that there are many challenges in the least developed countries. Speaking at the third meeting of G20 Finance Mini
Enraged for not getting salt, Jumla locals vandalise depot
Locals in Jumla have vandalised government depots after they could not easily get salt. The locals pelted stones at the depot, saying that they struggled to get the salt even during the festive time. Head of Nepal Salt Trading Corporation (STC) office in Jumla, Khagendra Bahadur Malla, said that some locals pelted stones at the office while the others were in queue to get the salt.
Will NC maintain unity in CWC meeting?
The Nepali Congress, Nepal’s grand old party, is now mired in internal disputes. Ahead of its Central Working Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, disputes between the party’s establishment led by party president Sher Bahadur Deuba and the rival faction led by leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala have spilled over in different manifestations.
Russia has 'sufficient stockpile' of cluster bombs, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published Sunday that Russia has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster munitions, and warned that Russia “reserves the right to take reciprocal action” if Ukraine uses the controversial weapons.
Hot water springs in Myagdi earn Rs. 20 million in a year
The hot water springs of Tatopani in Myagdi district have earned around Rs. 20 million in a year. The hot water springs located on the bank of the Kaligandaki and Myagdi Rivers have made income from the entry and bathing fees and donations. Among them, Singa’s hot water spring located in
Deuba calls NC office-bearers’ meeting today
Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a meeting of the sitting and former office-bearers of the party for Monday. NC chief secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel informed on Sunday that the meeting is scheduled to be held at Deuba’s private residence in Dhumbarai at 3.00 pm. Deuba has called the meeting ahead of the NC Central Working Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
