- Saturday, 11 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Lessons From COVID-19 Pandemic
Our society is vulnerable to surprises and adversities. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our normal life and many unfortunate lives have succumbed to it. It is a rare occasion that our thinking has been inundated with the threat of disease for so long in recent times. The current pandemic has changed our daily activities
Caught In The Crossfire
In Ethiopia’s ongoing Tigray conflict, Eritrean refugees are especially at risk. The international community must pay attention. In early November, violent conflict erupted between Ethiopia’s central government and the regional government of Tigray. By mid-December, some 50,000 people had fled to Sudan. Their reports tell us about civilians suffering a humanitarian disaster in Tigray.
'Qualified candidates won't be barred from filing nominations'
The Election Commission, the poll authority, has said that it will facilitate all the qualified candidates to file their nomination for the upcoming federal and provincial elections.
Bajura women make a living by crushing stones
Most of the women of Bajura have been making a living by crushing stones into gravel on the banks of rivers due to the difficulty in finding appropriate jobs in the villages.
Support Domestic Industry, Local Goods
The great festival of Dashain is here. Throngs of people are seen busy shopping in malls and other markets catering to the needs of the festival. This is also a time when a huge sum of money floods the market, cheering the businessmen and gratifying the consumers.
Discontent Brewing Over PR Lists
Like in other democracies, election cycle marks a significant political event in Nepal. At theoretical level, oodles of platitudes are offered in praise of poll, describing it a
Make Your Home Poison Proof
Every year, thousands of unintentional poisonings occur during festival season in Nepal. During the Dashain festival, most schools remain closed and children under five years of age roam around their homes for 24 hours exploring new and unique things. Children are often curious and want to explore, dismantle, and taste everything they find in the vicinity. Common causes of poisoning in children are substances in daily use in most households.
Let Voters Judge Them
Commenting on the mentality of the majority of politicians, George Bernard Shaw once said, “A politician knows nothing and thinks he knows everything.” Shaw’s adage matches those Nepali politicians who are expressing their dissatisfaction over the election code of conduct recently issued by the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN). The constitution has given the ECN every right to manage and hold elections to the local level, provincial assemblies and federal parliament as well as the election for the post of the President and Vice President.
Foxtail millet farming in Humla on verge of extinction
Foxtail millet, locally known as Kaguno, was once the main crop cultivated in Humla. But now, it is on the verge of extinction. The reason: there is no longer a demand for the crop in the market, pushing farmers to grow other, more commercially profitable plants.
Meat market heats up for Dashain festival
Dashain has already begun and all Nepalis are already in a festive mood. Those living away from home, have returned home or are on their way home. Sunday is the seventh day of the festival. People call it Fulpati and the government holiday begins from this day.
CAAN restricts flying kites around airport area
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has restricted kite flying around the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Flying kites around the airport during the flight and lan
Victory day marked in Sindhuligadhi
Celebration programmes were organised in Sindhuligadhi on Saturday to mark the day when the Gorkhali forces defeated mighty British Army about 255 years ago in 1767. Sindhuligadhi is a historical pl
Dashain likely to be muddy as per weather forecast
This year’s Dashain festival is likely to be muddy. Moderate to light rain is forecast to continue for three to four days in the coming week from Monday. The weather system developing in the Bay of Bengal has a direct impact on the Nepalis territory, said Meteorologists on Friday.
Three arrested in Mohammad Darji murder case
Nepal Police has arrested three Nepali citizens in connection with the murder of garment businessman Mohammad Darji alias Lal Mohammad in Gothatar of Kathmandu on September 19.
Army conducts free medical camp
With the objective of strengthening military-civilian relations, the Bhimdal Battalion of the Nepali Army organised a one-day free health camp at Chhintang, Sahid Bhumi Rural Municipality–3, on Friday.
