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72 candidates withdraw nominations
At least 72 candidates across the country have withdrawn their candidacies for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.
CIAA files case against nine
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed a corruption case against nine individuals, including former Land Revenue Officers of the Land Revenue Office, Banke, Rishiram KC a
Bigul to be released on February 13
The Nepali feature film ‘Bigul,’ which is set to be released in theatres across the country from February 13, has begun its publicity campaign from Butwal. The publicity was launched on Thursday in
The Myth Of Progress
I am a longtime devotee of the God of Progress. Forward is good. More is better. Faster means I’m winning. If something hurts, it’s probably growth. If something feels empty, well, that is just the price of forw
Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Nottingham Forest slid to a costly defeat away to Braga. Celtic blew a two
NC picks Gagan as PM candidate
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has formally assumed office at the party office, Sanepa, Lalitpur. He also declared his ambition to lead both th
Govt accepts grant to upgrade Butwal–Pokhara Highway
Citizens of Syangja have expressed enthusiasm following the government’s announcement that work has begun on improving the Butwal-Pokhara section of the Siddhartha Highway.
The enduring craft of making theki
Dirgha Bahadur Paudel of Mahalaxmi Municipality-4 in Dhankuta is engaged in the theki (traditional wooden vessel) business for a few months during the winter. For the rest of the year, he remains busy w
Padmakanya Vidhyashram celebrates 78th anniversary
Padmakanya Vidhyashram Secondary School, Dillibazar, celebrated its 78th anniversary on Friday by organising various programmes. The event was held in the presence of Prof. P
Alcaraz eases into last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over the place'
Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his quest to win a maiden Australian Open as he overwhelmed showman Corentin Moutet on Friday to reach the last 16 while Aryna Sabalenka said she was "emotionally all over the place" in victory.
Funding woes stall Newar Museum in Putalikhet
The Newar Museum, under construction in Putalikhet, Putalibazar Municipality-3, has been left abandoned. The museum, which was to be co
Turkey celebrates Syrian advances against Kurds
Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive. Ankara has long v
Karnali, Sudurpaschim gear up for polls
With the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, candidates across Nepal have begun intensive campaigns, reaching voters at the local level to secure support.
Spain mourns train crash
Spain woke to flags at half staff on Tuesday as the nation began three days of mourning for the victims of the deadly train accident in the country's south, while emergency crews continued to pull bodies from the wreckage.
Honey production declines in Jajarkot
Honey production in Jajarkot has declined by nearly 20 per cent this year compared to last year, worrying local farmers. Farmers said untimely rainfall and tem
