- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Forge National Consensus On Core Interests
Politics is an area of promise. Ordinary people hope that their life will shift from adversity to prosperity after the turn of each election and formation of a new government with fresh mandate. Political parties are expected to supply worthwhile initiatives congruent with the legitimate hope of people and foster a civic culture of democracy rooted in the vibrant public sphere. It enables them to participate in the ric
Utilising Remittances For Development
Nepal has been identified as one of the highest remittance recipient nations in the world. Remittance flows into low- and middle-income countries are on a continuous rise, a trend observed in Nepal as well. Remittances have become a major contributing factor to increasing household income as well as the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). More than 30 per cent of Nepal’s GDP comes in the form of remittance. It helps reduce poverty. Remittances annually amount to 20 per cent internally, 11 per cent from India, and 69 per cent from Gulf countries. Almost 79 per cent of remittance is used for meeting daily needs and the remaining for miscellaneous purposes.
China says it's looking into report of spy balloon over US
China said Friday it is looking into reports that a Chinese spy balloon has been flying in U.S. airspace and urged calm, adding that it has "no intention of violating the territory and airspace of any sovereign country."
Care For Hair
Even though winter is winding down earlier than normal this year, we cannot deny that it is still cold outside. And cold, unfortunately, can damage our hair. Many people know that winter months are harsh on the skin, hence, take extra care to protect it. However, for their hair, they often think wearing a cap is enough. It is not. Lack of winter hair care can lead to d
APF rescues man stuck in Prabat cliff
A rescue team of the Armed Police Force Nepal Friday rescued a man who was stuck in Badagaun cliff located in Kushma Municipality-5 of Parbat District. Gautam Giri, a 53-year-old resident of Durlungchok in Kushma Municipality 7 of the district, fell off the road while he was walking on Thursday.
Bryan Adams, crafting albums amid Grammy Award nomination
Bryan Adams may have nabbed his first Grammy nomination in over two decades, but he won’t be at the ceremony. He’s got a gig that night. The Canadian rock star had committed to a concert in Las Vegas on Sunday and he didn’t want to disappoint his fans or his crew by cancelling.“Work is work. I mean, I’ve got 40 people in my tour, so I want to make sure I keep them in hot food and shoes, you know?” he said earlier this week.
Rise of rice price puts pressure on consumers
Despite the production season of new rice, the market price of rice has been skyrocketing, putting pressures on consumers and affecting their daily kitchen. The price of rice has increased by up to Rs. 20 kg, depending on their varieties in the retail market over a month, said retailers.
On Wetland Day, 10 gharials released into Rapti River
The trade deficit from Nepalgunj Customs Office, the largest customs point in western Nepal, has decreased by more than Rs. 9 billion in the first six months of current Fiscal Year 2022/23 compared to the same period last year.
Nepali Eves concede defeat
Nepal made a poor start at SAFF U-20 Women's Championship as they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of host Bangladesh in the match held at Dhaka, Bangladesh on Friday. Captain Shamsunnahar, Most Aklima Khatu
Belgian carnival town celebrates again after COVID hiatus
On a sunny winter morning heralding a radiant Mardi Gras, Beatrice and Karl Kersten don't have a minute to spare. In their warm workshop decorated with ancestral photos, the couple bend over their sewing machines. They are busy putting the finishing touches to the de
Indian tourists using Kalidaha border point to visit Lumbini
The number of Indian tourists coming to Nepal through the Kalidaha-Kakarhawa border point has increased in recent days. According to tourism entrepreneurs of the region, a significant number of Indians are coming to Lumbini through this border point. Around 30 per cent Indians arrive in Lumbini through this transit point while others come from the
Fast Track Project works satisfactory: Minister Upreti
Minister for Defence Hari Prasad Upreti Friday said that the Ministry and he himself were satisfied with the progress made in the construction of the Kathmandu-Madhes Terai Fast Track Project (Expressway).
Expert meet on rhino conservation kicks off
A three-day conference of experts from five Asian Rhino Range countries began at Patihani in Chitwan on Friday. The conference will prepare a strategy for the protection of protected animals including the one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae). The 3rd Asian Rhino Range Countries Meeting will be concluded on February 5, 2023.
Ensure Affordable Health Services
We all know that the nation is right now going through a complicated political process in many aspects and at the same time efforts too are being made to ensure stability so that other equally serious matters can also be looked after. There are many twists and turns, yet the majority of the people are hoping and are also confident that these problems will be settled through understanding by the parties and things will eventually smoothen out.
Poverty Imperils Human Rights
Poverty is around and it demands concrete actions of various governance actors. Government has a critical role to play. Nepal’s poverty reduction is impressive, but only on the basis of some chosen measure. How poverty is
