- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Remarkable Electoral Shifts
Liberal political parties are the institutional bones of democracy and periodic elections a means to circulate elites of each generation and social strata in the political power. It makes the political system representative of social diversity, helps to attain dynamism and legitimacy and avoids suffering from atrophy. Election to the House of Representatives held on November 20 largely remained peaceful. They have shown certain remarkable electoral trends with the potential to make a gradual dent on the establishment devoid of legitimate opposition for a long time. Meanwhile, they also bring critical review of ideologies, organisational structures, leadership style and political culture of mainstream political parties as they appeared weak in performing their duty to serve public goods.
Jagdamba industries get 48 MW power
Electricity supply system of Nepal Electricity Authority has been connected to Jagdamba Enterprises operating in the Bara-Parsa Industrial Corridor, which will now get about 48 megawatt electricity.
Qatar all but out as Iran pull off big win over Wales
Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to break a scoreless stalemate and Iran went on to defeat Wales 2-0 at the World Cup on Friday.
Reimagining Our Global Connections
San Francisco – Europe is facing disruptions to its energy supplies. The Middle East and Africa are grappling with grain shortages. And virtually everyone has been struggling to get their hands on semiconductors. As disruptions to flows of vital products become increasingly common, economies and companies have important choices to make. The most fundamental seems to be whether to retreat from global integration or reimagine it.
Vegetable price shoots up in Nepalgunj
Only a few days after the election concluded, price of vegetables has suddenly increased in Nepalgunj. Compared with the period between a few days before the election and now, the price of vegetables has risen sharply, said local consumers. They said that the price rose suddenly. Mubarak Siddiki, a consumer of Nepalgunj-11, said that now the price of vegetables has more than doubled and he had no idea why. He also said that ther
Nepal International Theatre Festival begins
The second edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFes) began at Mandala Theatre amid a prgoramme on Friday. Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi is the special guest in the festival inaugurated by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha.
UK voters warm to PM Sunak
Rishi Sunak has been Britain’s prime minister for a month. In the tumultuous world of U.K. politics in 2022, that’s an achievement. Sunak, who took office a month ago Friday on Oct. 25, has steadied the nation after the brief term of predecessor Liz Truss.
People attracted to Ayurvedic treatment
The number of patients taking Ayurvedic medicines and health services is increasing in Sunsari district. The number of service seekers has increased at District Ayurveda Health Centre, Sunsari and other Ayurveda pharmacies.
Industrialists seek interventions to revitalise industrial sector
At a time when the confidence of the private sector has hit the lowest ebb, it has demanded that the government should implement the interventions announced in the budget to revitalise the industrial sector in the country.
Re-poll in Bajura's Budhinanda today
The re-election in Ward No. 5 of Budhinanda Municipality will be held on November 26. Voting was suspended in the polling centre at Nandeshwori
Popular faces who lost election
A number of influential leaders including party chairmen, general secretaries, office bearers, senior leaders and sitting and former ministers have lost the elections to the House of Representatives this time.
Ruling coalition wins more seats in provincial assemblies
Along with the House of Representatives, vote-counting for the provincial assemblies is also underway and, as per the latest results, the ruling coalition is ahead in that race too.
Tales Of Adinath Of Kirtipur
From the Chobhar Gate at Kirtipur, a rather long pathway winding through the woods beckons. But don´t give up even before starting the journey, for you don´t have to climb an eight-thousander as the pathway ends up at an a
Revival Of Tukucha
A school of fish swishing their tails side by side in the crystal clear water, crabs crawling on the muddy banks and the thick bushes stretching on the banks of the river around the Chandol area are what I remember about Tukucha rivulte (Ikchhumati) from my childhood.
Fire kills three children of family in Gaur
A fire killed three children of the same family in Ward No. 1 of Gaur Municipality of Rautahat district on Thursday. They died when their house caught fire. Three others were injured.
