- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Accor Group to open hotel at Sukedhara
Accor Group, a world famous hotel business, has entered Nepal. Desh Bandhu Basnet (Ajit), member of the working committee of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), and Chairman of NRN and Bi-national Committee, introduced this group to Nepal.
Post-legislative Scrutiny Key To Lawmaking
Nepal has elected a new parliament in the national elections held last month. The new government headed by CPN-Maoist Centre leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has been sworn in the other day with the support of seven political parties of which CPN-UML wields the linchpin position. Interestingly,
Challenges Of New Government
Results of the November 20 general elections have clearly indicated that the country may not have political stability as with no political party has gained a clear majority in the federal and provincial legislatures. This has created difficulties in the formation of a new federal government.
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New Variants, New Fears
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world for the past three years by changing its faces with the emergence of new variants and sub-variants. Though the coronavirus cases seem to be declining across the nation lately, it has again gripped the country with fear as the virus is spreading in Nepal's neighbouring countries with new variants. COVID-19 related essential health protocols including wearing masks, washing hands with soap and water, using sanitisers, keeping physical distance and having immunity boosters are back in demand, as worries intensify over possible spread of new virus variants.
China's Role In Boosting Global Growth In 2023
The year 2022 has been a hellish year for the global economy, to put it mildly. Dogged by large-scale upheavals and uncertainties, including the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the outlook
Indian patients thronging Rautahat eye hospital
An increasing number of Indian eye patients are visiting an eye hospital, near the Nepal-India border, in Rautahat district. Many flock to the hospital to get cheap and quality services.
Ninth concert of Nepathya concludes in Pokhara
Residents of Pokhara on Tuesday spectacularly welcomed the folk rock musical band Nepathya.The band that has been touring the country with a huge team for its 'Music for Humanity' campaign had their ninth performance in Pokhara on Tuesday.
Jihadi violence hits Benin, shows spread across West Africa
It’s been more than a year since jihadis first stormed Igor Kassah's town in northern Benin but the priest still lives in fear. His once peaceful life is now marked by threatening phone calls and Islamic extremist diatribes tacked on church doors demanding that people leave. He is haunted by the bodies he has seen of those killed in the attacks.
Computer Association elects new leadership
A new central working committee has been elected in the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) Federation under the leadership of Ranjit Kumar Poddar. The 29th Annual General Meeting and 14th Congress of the Federation held on Saturday had elected a new working committee while Poddar was elected the President of the organisation unanimously. Earlier, the assemblies of 74 districts and seven provincial committees of the CAN Federation were conducted.
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How child marriage ruins lives
Kalpana Timilsina of Shubhakalika Rural Municipality-2, in Bharta, Kalikot district, is now 70 years old. Born in 1952, she got married in 1966 when she was only 14. She gave birth to her first child at 16. Ever since she reached 40, she has been facing myriad health problems.
Cartoon exhibition on education situation concludes
A two-day educational cartoon exhibition "Blackboard Tamashoma Cartoonam Gamaya" held at the Nepal Art Council concluded on Tuesday. The exhibition had begun on Monday.
Cold wave cripples normal life in Kailali
Cold wave and thick fog since Tuesday morning have been paralysing normal life in Kailali district. Bitterly cold wind since early morning has made things worse, said locals.
Four canals of Sikta complete
Construction of four secondary canals of the eastward canal of the Sikta Irrigation Project has been completed. In the project’s eastern side, it was planned to construct a total of six secondary canals. Among them, two have been identified as Phattepur and Rajkulo, and the other four have been named from S1 to S4. “We have completed the construction of the secondary ca
FDB decides to change film censoring rule
Film Development Board (FDB) Nepal has decided to amend the rule relating to film censorship. According to the proposed rule, one has to submit application at least four days before the date of the film screening to get permission to screen domestic and foreign films.
Shadley guides Lumbini to summit
The all-around performance from South African Shadley Schalkwyk guided Lumbini All-Stars to the summit of the Nepal T-20 League Cricket after thrashing Pokhara Avengers by three wickets in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
