- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Economy On The Mend
It is encouraging to note that Nepal's economy has made some improvement lately, demonstrating how well the policies put in place by the government and central bank have worked. According to a study by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the fresh improvements in foreign currency reserves, remittance inflow, and the balance of payments (BoP) position may be attributed to a s
Maghe Sankranti being observed today
Maghe Sankranti or Makar Sankranti is being celebrated throughout the country today. It is being observed by taking holy dips in rivers and ponds, worshiping at various temples and savouring delicacies like ghee, yam, khichadi and sweets like Chaku and sweets made of sesame and molasses.
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Nepali festivals significantly contribute to build Nepal's identity: President Bhandari
President Bidya Devi Bhandari asserted that the Nepalis festivals had significantly contributed in interlinking cultural and ethnic diversity thereby building a common Nepali identity.
Govt should work towards rapid economic development: Vice-President Pun
Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has expressed his confidence that the federal and provincial government would deliver on good-governance and quality public services.
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Social justice, good-governance and prosperity key targets: PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' asserted that the government formed following the parliamentary elections has set social justice, good-governance and prosperity as its key targets.
Maghi Parva aids in maintaining religious tolerance: NA Chairperson Timalsina
National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timalsina asserted that festival like Maghe Sankranti helped maintain mutual goodwill and fraternity. On the occasion of Maghe Sankranti (the first day of the Nepali month Magh) today, NA Chair Timilsina said that festival like Maghe Sankranti had been playing an important role in maintaining national unity.
Nepalis continue to fall prey to traffickers for a dream life abroad
If there were accurate data of Nepalis living illegally in different countries abroad, alongside the number of casualties, fatalities and missing individuals due to trafficking, it wo
Sawai of Sudurpashchim Province disappears
Sawai, known as original literature of the Sudurpashchim Province, has now become extinct in lack of conservation. People of Bhattarak (Bhattarai) caste of Baitadi used to sing Sawai Experts of Sawai claimed that as the government failed to protect the
US, Japan discussing security
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were prepared to hold wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies amid growing concerns about provocative Chinese and North Korean military action.
Lumbini cable car to come into operation soon
The Lumbini cable car being constructed from Butwal in Rupandehi district to Basantpur in Palpa district will come into operation from February.
Nepal In Cauldron Of Security Initiatives
Security policy has become a touchy issue in Nepal. Now, it is enmeshed in the cross pressures of the strategic triangle - India, China and the United States of America (USA). Each of these n
Smart Way To Save Lives, Money And Nurses
Although the 7,000 New York City nurses who went on strike this week reached a deal with their health systems on January 12, nurse staffing levels will continue to be a problem in New York City and in hospitals across the country.
Things To Do In Your Free Time
Many schools and universities are currently closed for the winter, giving the students some free time on their hands. No need to rush to early morning classes, spend mornings and evenings toiling away on assignments and have little to do except bask in the winter sun eating citrus fruits. So, why not utilise this time to learn new skills and pick up a new hobby? After all, there is nothing wrong with turning leisure into an opportunity to expand one’s horizons. One of the first, and the
External pressure on economy eases
External pressure on the economy has been softening for the past few months because of an increase in remittance inflows and contraction in the trade deficit caused by a decrease in imports.
HPV vaccine for young girls markedly lowers risk of cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection causing most cervical cancer. According to the health experts, early screening tests and widespread immunisation with the HPV vaccine could reduce the impact of cervical cancer and other cancers caused by the HPV.
