- Friday, 29 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Human Rights & Power Of Plain Language
As a human rights advocate, I often wonder why the enemies of human rights are successful at getting their messages across while we struggle to catch the public’s attention. While ou
Drought And Food Crisis
The pattern in which rains come are showing unpredictable ways in recent decades. This is a phenomenon that scientists have ascribed to the impact of temperature rise and climate change.
Towards Gender Equality
March 8th is the International Women’s Day which will be celebrated throughout the world. Programmes will be organised to honour women and their contributions will be held to a limelight. And yet, at the end of the day, women will still be doing most of the household chores and they will still be paid less than men at work. According to research, as of 2022, for every $1 men
Economic empowerment of women must to accelerate development efforts- Prime Minister
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has called for the need to intensify efforts to develop women's entrepreneurship and self-employment. In a message on the occa
Janakpur Mayor crowned with ‘Mahamurkha’ title
Mayor Manoj Kumar Shah of Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City was honoured with the title of 'Mahamurkha' at the two-day Fagu festival held in Janakpurdham on Tuesday.
Mugu locals have to walk two days to get 5kg of salt
Believe it or not, people in Karmarong Rural Municipality of Mugu district have to walk for two days to reach Gamgadhi, the district headquarters, to get 5kg salt at subsidised rate! The municipality lies near Nepal-China border in the
Nepal bag two gold medals at Asian Cross Country
Nepal clinched two gold medals at the 16th Asian Cross Country race held at Gokarna Resort in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ inaugurated the event organised in Nepal after two decades.
UK says plan to stop Channel migrants pushes bounds of law
The U.K. government said Tuesday that it was ready for legal challenges to a tough new law intended to stop tens of thousands of migrants a year reaching the country in small boats across the English Channel.
People's perception about women need to change
The 113th International Women’s Day is being marked globally today by raising voices to recognise the accomplishments of women and spread awareness of gender equality.
Nepal firm to graduate from LDC status: DPM Shrestha
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Narayan Kaji Shrestlia has said that the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) cannot wait another half a century just to leave the tag of LDCs.
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Accord importance to private sector: Dhakal
Senior Vice President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has requested the government to prioritise the private sector and economic agenda.
Matihani Mayor awarded ‘Dhahalel’ title
Mayor of Matihani Municipality Hari Prasad Mandal has been honoured with the first Dhahalel Shree Award. The Mithila Cultural Development Centre of Jaleshwor awarded Mandal the Dhahalel Shree prize and Ram Adhar Kapar, social worker and an independent candidate in last November’s election for the House of Representatives, the Bhakchonhar Shree prize.
Cardamom export increases
Even though the export trade has decreased significantly, large cardamom has topped the list of the good-income items among Nepali’s exportable products in the current fiscal year.
Amitabh Bachchan injured while shooting film in India
Amitabh Bachchan said he was injured while shooting a film in southern India and is recovering at home. The 80-year-old Bollywood superstar posted on his blog Sunday night that
Barcelona take 9-point lead after Madrid held Betis
In three days, Barcelona has enjoyed seeing rival Real Madrid take two blows. After beating Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium,
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