- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepal elected member of UN Peacebuilding Commission
Nepal was elected a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on Tuesday at the 56th plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. It’s tenure of two years starts from January 1, 2023. That will provide Nepal an opportunity to enhance its visibility in the world arena as a peacebuilder and peace contributor, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations, said in a statement.
Newly elected lawmakers to be administered oath of office today
Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) will be administered the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony for the new members in the HoR will take place at 1:00 pm in the Parliament building in New Baneshwar, Federal Parliament Secretariat informed.
Broadway musical 'Kimberly Akimbo' creates upside-down world
The seed for one of the best musicals on Broadway this season sprang from an off-hand comment. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire asked a friend about his newborn niece and was told she was like a wise old woman trapped in a baby's body.
Australia-China ministers meet in bid to repair ties
The foreign ministers of Australia and China met in Beijing on Wednesday in a bid to restore high-level political contacts and return stability to a relationship that has undergone major turbulence in recent years.
No End To Transactional Politics
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has invited political parties the other day to present their claims for the formation of the new government according to Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal citing that no single party had garnered majority in the parliament to form the government on singular strength. In the elections held for the 275-member national parliament last month, the Nepali Congress bagged 89 seats and thus emerged as the largest party whereas CPN-UML has been reduced to the runner up status with 78 seats.
Youths Emerge As Change Agents
Politics needs to be inclusive of all segments of society. Inclusive participation should be an aspiration for all democracies and is crucial for building stable and peaceful societies. If youths are disenfranchised in politics, a significant proportion of the population will have no influence on decision-making and policy formulation. Their novel outlook, passion, and energy have the potential to contribute to the development of a nation.
Siddharthanagar starts managing stray animals
Siddharthanagar Municipality of Rupandehi district has started the management of stray animals in the municipality in collaboration with the National Cow Conservation and Research Centre. Municipality Mayor Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan said tha
Lopetegui wins in Wolves debut, Adams powers Southampton
Late goals from substitutes Raul Jimenez and Rayan Ait-Nouri ensured a winning start for new Wolverhampton manager Julen Lopetegui in the team's 2-0 victory over fourth-division Gillingham in the English League Cup on Tuesday.
What Statelessness Means For People
There are about 300,000 stateless people living in Zimbabwe. They do not have identity documents (IDs). Most of them are migrants and have lost their papers or never had any. They are excluded from digital services and the economy because to get a bank account or a job, you need to have IDs.
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Immense Power Potential
Having 111-year long history of electricity generation since the construction of the first Chandrajyoti Hydroelectric power station back in 1911, Nepal has now graduated to being capable of selling its surplus energy. Currently, electrification covers more than 92 per cent of population nationwide.
Policy, climate, war make 2022 'pivot year' for clean energy
For renewable energy companies in India, it's a good time to be in business. One of India’s largest renewable energy firms, Renew Power, will be among the corporations big and small hoping for a piece of a $2.6 billion government scheme that encourages the domestic manufacturing of components required to produce solar energy. It's the biggest such incentive in India's history.
Reconstruction of Udayapurgadhi at final stages
Udayapurgadhi, an old fort situated in Ward No. 7 of Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality in Udayapur district, is getting restored to its former glory. The reconstruction of Udayapurgadhi started three years ago. Officials informed that 80 per cent of the work has been completed.
Trailer of Timro Mero Saath released
Trailer of Timro Mero Saath was released in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Samragyee RL Shah and Puspa Khadka have played the lead role in the film.
Electoral Mandate And Message
Results of the November 20 general election are out. No single party has secured a clear majority to run the country on its own strength. The kind of outcome the election has produced is no surprise to all. A hung parliament had been a foregone conclusion even before the polls.
Dadeldhura hospital facing manpower shortage
Dadeldhura Hospital, the only hospital functioning in Sudurpaschim Province under the federal government, is facing a shortage of human resources.
