- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Address People’s Primary Concerns
A new seven-party alliance has formed a new federal government in Nepal. The CPN-UML and the CPN (Maoist Centre) are the main coalition partners, with 78 and 32 members in the House of Representatives (HoR), respectively. Five years back, these two parties had been unified into the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
Mother vanishes leaving newborn in hospital
A newborn baby has been found abandoned in Provincial Hospital of Malangawa, Sarlahi. A pregnant woman who came to the hospital on Monday afternoon absconded after giving birth to a baby boy. Medical Superintendent of the hospital Dr. Nawal Kishore Jha said that the mother had left the hospital after delivering the infant in the toilet of the hospital.
Five persons held with counterfeit currency
The District Police Office, Kailali has arrested five persons involved in the transaction of counterfeited currency, wild animal hides, bones, and protected herbal plants.
AI In Common Interest Of All
London – The tech world has generated a fresh abundance of front-page news in 2022. In October, Elon Musk bought Twitter – one of the main public communication platforms used by journalists, academics, businesses, and policymakers – and proceeded to fire most of its content-moderation staff, indicating that the company would rely instead on artificial intelligence.
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High Hopes From Govt
Along with the oath taking, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has given shape to the eight-member preliminary cabinet comprising three deputy prime ministers and four ministers. Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has been entrusted with the responsibility of Finance Ministry while Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha holds the portfolio of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. Likewise Deputy Prime Minister Rabi
May New Year Spread Optimism
Among the English speaking people, there is a tradition of singing a folk song called, “Auld Lang Syne” as the clock strikes midnight on the Gregorian New Year’s Eve. Its title translates as “days gone by.” This tradition started during the mid-19th century and has since become a staple in Gregorian New Year celebrations. And the song appositely reflects the concept of days passing by into weeks, months and then of course a year.
Pushpa Palanchoke featured in POLO documentary
POLO Stories, a global non-profit film production platform dedicated to amplifying transformative stories about inspiring women, has featured musician Pushpa Palanchoke in its documentary ‘Echoes from the Himalayas’.
Arsenal extend lead on Premier League's return
Arsenal opened up a seven-point lead with a 3-1 win over West Ham as the Premier League returned on Monday, while Newcastle climbed up to second thanks to an impressive 3-0 victory at Leicester. Liverpool also made a winning return from the World Cup break by beating Aston Villa 3-1.
Serbia places its troops on Kosovo border on combat alert
Serbia on Monday placed its security troops on the border with Kosovo on “the full state of combat readiness," ignoring NATO's calls for calming down of tensions between the two wartime Balkan foes.
Duna, Tapari making competition organised
Araniko Secondary School of Mechinagar Municipality–7, Jhapa has organised a competition to teach its pupils the art of weaving traditional leaf plates. Srijana Dhungel, assistant principal of the school, said that a leaf plate weaving competition was organised as part of its extra-curricular activities.
Rahughat hydel project gains steam
The construction of the 40 MW Rahughat hydropower project, under construction at Raghuganga Rural Municipality in Myagdi, has gained momentum recently. According to the project, 40 per cent progre
Women MPs stress cross-party caucus
The newly elected female parliamentarians and women activists have sought for an organised women’s caucus in the upcoming federal parliament, to collectively lobby and prioritise women’s agendas.
'Avatar' sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office
"Avatar: The Way of Water" sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in what studios estimate Sunday will be a strong $56 million in North America — a sign that the sequel may stay afloat into the new year and approach the massive expectations that met its release. James Cameron's digital extravaganza for 20th Century Studios has made $253.7 million domestically in its first 10 days of release, compared to $212.7 million in the same stretch for 2009's first "Avatar," which would go on to become the highest-grossing film of all time.
Vivek Oberoi congratulates Prime Minister Prachanda
Bollywood actor Vivek Anand Oberoi has congratulated CPN Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda for the latter’s appointment to the post of Prime Minister of Nepal.
'Brahmastra', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', 'Darlings' lead in IIFA nominations
The nominations for the 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy and Awards, popularly known as IIFA, were announced on Monday. 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', 'Darlings' and are leading the pack with ten, five and five nominations, respectively.
