- Saturday, 11 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Electoral Momentum
The election process is steadily gaining steam nationwide along with the issuance of the final lists of candidates and allotment of poll symbols to all the contestants under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category. Elections to the House of Re
Opportunity For New Faces
The biggest festival of Nepali people is finally over. Now there is only Tihar left before another ‘festival’ of the people comes, that is the elections for the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies, which is very c
Implications Of Rising Dollar Value
Any country’s strength or weakness has an undeniable effect on economy. The strength or weakness of a currency is determined by its capacity to buy certain goods or services in comparison to other currencies. In this regard, US dollar is the benchmark to judge the value of a country’s currency because of its status as the global reserve currency. US dollar has gained recognition as the world’s only international reserve currency. Its acceptance as the global currency is the reason why its changing value has direct implications for economies globally. US economy is no one in the world and so policy measures introduced by the central bank of that country impact the global economy.
Haywire Public Transport
Many popular tourist destinations globally are known for not just their scenic beauty but also for their great amenities. A major facility remains to be the availability of convenient, safe and cheap public transportation services. While these adjectives seem great, they surely do not describe the Nepali transportation system.
India’s energy future is looking green, report says
India’s renewables sector is booming, with the country projected to add 35 to 40 gigawatts of renewable energy annually until 2030, enough to power up to 30 million more homes each year, a report said Thursday.
Hijo Aja Ka Kura from today
With veteran actors Santosh Pant and Rama Thapaliya in the lead role, Hijo Aaj ka Kura is an adaptation of Pant’s popular tele-serial Hijo Aaj ka Kura.Directed by Sakar Pant, son of Santosh Pant, the film is going to be released across the country in the cinema halls on Friday. Hijo Aja Ka Kura, the most
Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat
Some cities around the world are pulling back from shorelines, as rising seas from climate change increase flooding. But so far, retreat appears out of the question for Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Kalinga Literary Festival from October 15
‘Kalinga Literary Festival’ is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu on October 15 and 16. Many artists, painters, filmmakers and writers from Nepal and India will participate in the two-day literary festival. The organisers informed that more than 200 writers from the two countries will participate in the event named India and Nepal: Journey of Civilisations and Search for the Soul.”
Pakistan edge Bangladesh by seven wickets
Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam shared a 101-run opening partnership as Pakistan edged Bangladesh by seven wickets with one ball remaining Thursday at the New Zealand Twenty20 cricket tri-series.
Satya Mohan Joshi placed back in ICU
Culture expert and historian Satya Mohan Joshi has again been moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) of KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital. After two days of mild recovery, he had been moved out of the ICU into the hospital’s deluxe cabin on Wednesday. However, Joshi had to be shifted back to intensive care on Thursday after his oxygen saturation level dropped, Professor Dr. Suraj Bajracharya, director of KIST, said in a statement.
Microsoft Nepal awards innovative partners
Microsoft Nepal has awarded three of its partners that demonstrated excellence in innovation and implemented innovative customer solutions in Nepal with various awards at its Partner of the Year 2022 awards.
Monsoon havoc displaces 1,675 in Jumla
Three Rural Municipalities of Jumla, which have suffered the most damages in the floods and landslides triggered by the recent rains, have asked the federal government to declare the district as crisis-hit region.
Landslides obstruct vehicular movements across country
Continuous rains lasting for several days have caused floods and landslides across the country, damaging roads and obstructing the smooth vehicular movements. Many commuters returning home and work places from different parts of the country after celebrating Dashain have been stranded after the roads were damaged by the floods and landslides in many places. After a road section in Shring Pat
Banke Red Cross distributes relief to 928 flood-hit families
Relief distribution to the flood victims of Banke has begun. Many people in Banke district have been affected by the floods and inundation triggered by the recent rains. Nepal Red Cross Society Banke branch has said it has started distributing relief to the communities affected by floods and inundation. In a joint cooperation of Nepal Red Cross Society Banke and World Food Programme, each of the 928 families in Ward No 1 of Daduwa Rural Municipa
No shortage of chemical fertilizer for winter crops
The government has said that there will be no dearth of chemical fertilizer for the winter crops this year as there is some stock and some is in the process of being imported.
