- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
US keeps eye on China’s space activities for potential risks
The U.S. is closely monitoring Chinese activities that potentially threaten American assets in space as debris rapidly accumulates in low Earth orbit, the head of United States military operations in space said Friday. Commander of U.S. Space Command Army Gen. James Dickinson also cheered the overwhelming passage in the United Nations of a resolution that countries n
Human rights in centre of govt policies: PM Deuba
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said government has kept in centre the human rights in its policy and programmes. Giving a message of best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion of Human Rights Day today, PM Deuba reminded that Nepal has guaranteed most of the human rights adopted in the global level under the fundamental rights of its constitution.
Political Volunteerism On The Wane
Volunteering in a linear world of party politics motivates people to engage in civic and political activities, civil society and community associations and shape their ethical choice. It differs from interest groups, business and bichaulias (middlemen), whose support to parties has a motive for private gain or NGOs and civil society who are mostly projectised lacking emancipatory potential or community lacking the political economy of scale. The su
Manage Energy To Cut Trade Deficit
The size of Nepal's international trade is increasing rapidly. This reveals that the nation’s overall economic structure and gross domestic product is also on the rise. The level of consumption is rising fast. But most items consumed by Nepalis are not produced in the country. Everything ranging from salt to gold has to be imported from abroad. Despite being an agricultural country, Nepal imports a large amount
Ghising wins gold medal
Srijana Ghising of Nepal won the gold medal in the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Final (G10) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the final of Under-52kg of K44 held on Thursday night, Ghis
Global IME, Bank of Kathmandu to be one
The 16th Annual General Meeting of Global IME Bank has given final approval for the merger of Global IME Bank Limited and Bank of Kathmandu Limited.
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Nepal committed to protecting rights: President
President Bidya Devi Bhandari, in her message delivered on the occasion of the 74th International Human Rights Day on Saturday, said that Nepal was committed to protecting, promoting and implementing human rights.
67 media workers killed on the job this year
Russia's war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and rising violence by criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a 30% spike in the number of journalists killed doing their work in 2022 over the previous year, according to a new report released Friday.
Let’s Say No To Plastic
Multiple photos were viral on social media the week before last. They showed the situation of the Pashupatinath Temple, arguably the holiest shrine in the country, after Bala Chaturdashi. The entire complex was littered with plastic bags and packets which had caused a mess and had polluted the Bagmati River and the Shleshmantak Forest too.
Almost through mid-December, Terai still feels warm
The first week of December has passed. Mountainous and hilly districts of the country have already started feeling cold weather. But that’s not the case in the Terai. People in the districts there, including Dhanusha, are still feeling warm temperatures. The district used to experience numbing cold during the months of December, January and February, but this year people are still seen walking in summer clothes.
Croatia eliminate five-time champion Brazil in penalty kicks
Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Climate disaster damage 'down' to $268 billion
This past year has seen a horrific flood that submerged one-third of Pakistan, one of the three costliest U.S. hurricanes on record, devastating droughts in Europe and China, a drought-triggered famine in Africa and deadly heat waves all over.
Kripa representing Nepal in WUBC
Kripa Lama will represent Nepal in the World’s Universal Beauty Competition (WUBC) scheduled to be held in the United States from January 11 to 15 next year.
PM stresses equal access to education
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for easy and equal access to education for everyone. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Tribhuvan University (TU) at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Friday, Prime Minister Deuba emphasised that it was our national responsibility to create an environment where all members of our society can receive education and use their talent for the betterment of the nation.
Myagdi Fair next month
The triennial Myagdi Fair will be held next month.The Myagdi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) is all set to organise the in Beni fair from January 12 to 21 next year to promote tourism in the district, market local products and revive the post-COVID economy.
