- Monday, 25 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Upgrade Public Transport
Nepal government has committed to reducing carbon emissions as per the resolution made in the latest climate conference -- COP26. With her vast possibility of hydropower generation, Nepal can switch to electricity over the use of petroleum products to fight global warming that has threatened our planet. Nepal is a signatory to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) too. It is a welcome step that the SDG No. 13 has incorporated Climate Action to tackle climate change. While several strategies are on the table, promotion of mass transport can be seen as one of the approaches to cut the use of fossil fuels responsible for the rising greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
May 1 was just another hard day for many
May 1 celebrates the contribution of labours annually as it marks the International Labour Day. On its 133rd anniversary this year, Nepal also held several celebrations on the day, which is also known as Majdur Diwas in the country. The Nepal Trade Union Congress, General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions and Joint Trade Union Coordination Centre, among others, had organised different rallies and programmes to mark the day.
Kathmandu temperature rises by 1.6C in 2 decades
The average maximum air temperature in the Kathmandu Valley is found to have increased by 1.6 degrees Celsius in the last two decades. Experts warned that the valley is likely to face brunt of the urban heat island effect (UHI) more than anywhere in the country. UHI means the city or metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities.
Row Of Rebel Candidates
Politics being the master of all policies is an intriguing subject. Almost all the people get engaged in politics in one way or another. Even those who pretend that they have no interest in politics at all are tempted to pass judgment on political events such as movements, protest rallies, conventions of political parties and elections. Cynics and nihilists often dismiss politics as the dirty game but in doing so too they become a part of political debate though their tenor and tendencies are utterly negative.
The Elements go on Nepal tour
The Elements is a prominent experimental pop trio consisting of Ishan R. Onta on vocals and guitars, Dipesh Gurung on drums and Raunaq Singh Adhikari on guitars. Their debut single ‘Tesaile Hidey Ma’ was a sensation initially airing as a part of the Arbitrary Original sessions in February 2018. Their second single ‘Sapana Ko Mayalu’, released five months later from the same platform, an ambient romantic ballad submerged in escapism allured further listeners their way. This was followed by the premiere of their third single ‘Thula Thula Sahar’ on September 2018 and a month later their participation in the Tuborg Open Sessions with the indie-rock anthem ‘Birsiney Hau Ki’, astounding over 20 million viewers till date, published from Channel Arbitrary in YouTube.
Voters to assess agendas to elect candidates
Voters in Kathmandu valley have said that development agendas covered in election manifesto would be a measure to pick any candidate for the leadership in the local levels here. They said they would examine the election manifesto of the parties and candidates, their social-political images, moral status and overall performance while selecting candidates for the leadership positions here.
Ballot papers transported to 49 districts: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has said 9.11 million plus ballot papers have been transported to 49 districts for the May 13 local level elections. So far, the ballot papers have been supplied in all districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Likewise, the ballot papers have reached the districts of Province No. 1 except for Morang and all districts of Gandaki Province except for the Pokhara Metropolitan City.
ISPs warn shutting down internet service, MoCIT seeks assurance for payment
Internet service providers (ISPs) have warned that the internet facility could be shut down across the country from next week. The Internet Service Providers’ Association of Nepal (ISPAN) said on Saturday that since the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) ceased to recommend for the foreign currency needed to pay to the upstream providers companies like Tata, Airtel and Siffy, Nepali companies couldn’t pay for the service. Upstream providers are large ISPs that sell internet service to small local ISPs.
President, PM extend Workers Day wishes
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished happiness, peace and prosperity to all working Nepalis on the occasion of the International Workers Day on Sunday. The President has also expressed her respect to all the workers who have contributed their labour and skills to the nation. Issuing a greeting message on the occasion of May Day, President Bhandari said that Nepal’s Constitution guarantees the right to employment to all citizens and ensures fair wage and contribution-based social security to every worker.
Medical colleges continue charging excess fees
The 2015 batch MBBS students of Pokhara-based Gandaki Medical College (GMC) protested for five days until April 24. The students, who are deployed as interns by the college, had asked the college to pay for their internships. However, the protest was postponed on April 24 after the agitating students had to prepare for their exams. According to the students, the college has been paying Rs. 12,500 for interns as stipend. However, they haven’t been paid for the past five months.
Nepal-Bangladesh business relations stressed
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal, Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Dilendra Prasad Badu Friday. During the meeting, various issues of relations and cooperation between the two countries were discussed. Ambassador Chowdhury expressed the view that the relations between the two countries could be further strengthened through cooperation in the fields of energy development, trade facilitation and tourism promotion.
Nepal organises tourism promotion in New York
The Consulate General of Nepal in New York hosted a tourism promotion event 'Nepal-The Wonderland of Natural, Cultural and Spiritual Beauty' in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, New York Chapter on Friday. The programme which coincided with the celebration week of 75th anniversary of the establishment of Nepal-US diplomatic relations provided an opportunity to the Consulate to work in collaboration with the professional tourism body to showcase the importance of tourism connectivity between Nepal and USA and promote Nepal's tourism in New York, the Consulate General informed in a statement.
Storms damage banana, maize crops in Sunsari
Due to strong winds on Friday night, banana and maize crops have been severely damaged in the southern part including Inaruwa Municipality of Sunsari district. The dry winds have destroyed banana and maize crops planted in various villages including the district headquarters Inaruwa. Israel Miya, a farmer of Inaruwa Municipality-10, Jalpapur, said that the banana, vegetable and maize crops planted by the farmers in the villages, including Dumraha, Madhesa, Chandbela, Babiya and Balaha of Inaruwa have been destroyed.
Deepening Nepal-US Ties
Ever since Nepal and the United States of America established their diplomatic ties in 1947, friendly relations between the two countries have grown deeper. High-level diplomatic exchanges and visits from both nations have taken this relationship to a new height. The US has remained a development partner, extending billions of dollars in grants and assistance to the resource-strapped Himalayan nation. Since the formalisation of the relationship, the Americans have sent volunteers to Nepal as development workers under its peace-corps mission and provided financial grants and technical support in the field of infrastructure, health and education. The oldest democracy in the world has constantly been aiding Nepal in its endeavours to promote democracy through various means.
Need Of Managing Dyslexia
Learning abilities vary among different persons. However, studies have shown that there are certain percentages of people for whom learning is difficult. Dyslexia, one of the learning disabilities, is often found among people. It is associated with graphic symbols and the sounds of words to the brain. Dyslexic people find difficulty recognising word and spelling, and do not have an ability to match letters to sounds for no apparent reason. However, such persons may be intelligent and able to achieve well in other areas. They are exposed to the same education as others but are unable to read at the expected level.
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