- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Manmade activities putting wetlands at risk
Wetlands provide habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, improve water quality, recharge groundwater, act as carbon sinks and provide opportunities for recreational activities. And when situated in and around urban areas, they also become part of the community’s culture and provide its residents an opportunity to connect with nature.
NC's PP meeting today
Nepali Congress has called its parliamentary party working committee meeting for Thursday.The agenda of the meeting was election of the National Assembly Vice Chairman.
'Dauda' costume wear by unmarried girls is on the verge of extinction
The Dauda dress, worn by unmarried girls in the rural parts of the southern region of Sudurpashchim Province, has nearly disappeared. With the increasing availability and popularity of “modern” clothes, girls in these areas have stopped wearing this native dress. Kali Bahadur Thapa of Adanchuli Rural Municipality–2, who is also a local media person, said that the traditional 'Dauda' costume was going extinct.
Foundation stone for Jaleshwor-Matihani road laid
Mahanta Thakur, lawmaker and chairman of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP), laid a foundation stone for the road connecting Jaleshwor Municipality with Matihani Municipality, both in Mahottari district.
Role Of Informed Citizens In Democracy
It was anticipated that the democratic elections held for the federal and provincial parliament during the last November 2022 would provide some sort of political stability and certainty in the country. Contrary to the expectations, the poll outcome did herald to further pluralise and polarise the political dispensation in the country. The political situation in Nepal is again pushed in the state of flux. Political parties and their leaders are harbouring deep suspicion and flexing their muscles to outwit and outlast their opponents.
SC Ruling And Lamichhane's Ministerial Claims
The Supreme Court’s recent decision on annulling citizenship of Rabi Lamichhane, the president of the newly emerged political party Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the powerful deputy prime minister and home minister
Police support sought for Dalit related issues
The National Dalit Commission (NDC) has sought effective support from Nepal Police regarding Dalit-related cases. The support was sought by a delegation from the NDC led by Chairman Devraj Bishwokarma that met with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dhiraj Pratap Singh and other senior police officers at the Nepal Police Headquarters on Wednesday.
CAN lifts suspension of leg-spinner Lamichhane
The executive committee meeting of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Wednesday decided to revoke the suspension of former national team captain Sandeep Lamichhane.
Devdaha first local level to have hospital in Rupandehi
Devdaha Municipality of Rupandehi district has become the first municipality among the 16 local levels in the district to operate a municipal hospital. That was made possible after an agreement was signed between Devdaha Municipal Hospital and Health Insurance Board. Gaurav Dhakal, Chief of District Public Health Office, Rupandehi, said that the residents of the municipality who have got health
Economic Austerity Move
Nepal’s economy is not in a good shape. Internal and external factors are behind the slow pace of economic activities. Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the entire economic system nationally and globally.
Face-to-face Teaching Returns To Varsities
The unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak three years ago presented a massive challenge to the education sector. In order to uphold social distancing, face-to-face teaching has been suspended for an extended period of time in universities worldwide, replaced by remote learning. However, with surging vaccination rates and the rapid development of medicines, more universities have restored face-to-face teaching.
European inflation eases for 3rd month but prices still bite
Europe’s inflation rate dipped at the start of the year, giving some relief to consumers but still leaving them facing higher prices that have driven protests and will likely press the European Central Bank into another interest rate hike Thursday.
Newcastle reach League Cup final
A club reborn after its Saudi-backed takeover, Newcastle is headed to a first cup final this century in a season that could also end with Champions League qualification. Newcastle beat Southam
Will Smith, Martin Lawrence reteaming for 'Bad Boys' sequel
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth "Bad Boys" movie, in one of Smith's most high-profile new projects since the slap. Sony Pictures announced Tuesday that the untitled "Bad Boys" sequel is in early pre-production. In a video posted on Instagram, Smith filmed himself driving to Lawrence's house. Embracing at the door, Smith exclaims, "It's about that time!"
Myanmar resistance steadfast against army rule 2 years later
The prospects for peace in Myanmar, much less a return to democracy, seem dimmer than ever two years after the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, experts say.
