- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepal sees over 800,000 premature births annually
World Prematurity Day was celebrated across the world Thursday. The day is being celebrated across Nepal with the theme 'Embrace of Love: Best Care for Prematurely Born '. This day is celebrated to raise awareness around the world about the challenges of premature birth and to honour premature babies and their families. According to the World Health
As climate change progresses, trees in cities struggle
As the driest summer in Seattle’s record books ended, trees across the city were sounding silent alarms. It was the latest in a string of Seattle summers in the last decade, including a record-breaking heat dome in 2021, to feature drie
Compensate Climate Losses
As the two-week-long 27th Conference of Parties to Climate Change (COP27) heads for its conclusion in Sharm el-Sheikh of Egypt on Friday, the Small-Island Developing States (SIDs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have ramped up their call for compensating for the unavoidable losses and damages from the impacts of climate change. The vulnerable countries including Nepal, have demanded the establishment of c
Janakpur-Jayanagar railway to close for four days
The Janakpur-Jayanagar railway will remain closed for four days for the elections. According to Niranjan Jha, general manager of Nepal Railway Company, t
Pick Your Role Model
We learn from role models throughout our lives. The famous experiment by Albert Bandura on aggression showed how our behaviours are influenced by the type and actions of role models. Even though we may not be aware of the scientific evidence behind the importance of role models, it has been promoted in our society through stories and quotes. This historical evidence is proof of role models being an integral part of our development.
Nepal beat UAE to level series
Nepal bounced back in the three-match ODI Series by notching up a 3-wicket victory over the UAE at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Wednesday. Nepal leveled the series 1-1 after winning the secon
Use Of Social Media During Election
A fair and free election forms cornerstone of democracy, but when the elections are swayed by rumours, misinformation and fake news, they are unlikely to contribute to democratic nation building.
Coalition forged to safeguard statute: PM
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Wednesday addressed three election rallies in his home district Dadeldhura and one in Baitadi district.
WB, RRN sign $4.5 M agreement to empower locals in forest sector
The World Bank and Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN) signed a USD 4.5 million grant agreement to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Nepal’s forest sector.
Israel deploys remote-controlled robotic guns in West Bank
In two volatile spots in the occupied West Bank, Israel has installed robotic weapons that can fire tear gas, stun grenades and sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters. The weapons, perched over a crowded Palestinian
Economy on positive course: Governor Adhikari
Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said on Wednesday that the economy has begun to take positive course due to the strict policy adopted by the government and central bank.
‘Nepal can contribute to clean, green, nature-based climate solutions’
Melting snow and ice from the mountains contribute to sea level rise and these two regions are interconnected, but mountains have yet to receive the same level of attention.
EC asks govt to arrange robust election security
A meeting of the High-level Election Security Committee held at the Election Commission on Wednesday issued an 11-point instruction to the Nepal Government, the Ministry of Home Affairs and other government agencies to create an environment to hold the upcoming elections in a free, fair, credible and fearless environment.
Dealing With Disinformation
The Constitution of Nepal gives the Election Commission the responsibility to conduct, supervise, monitor, control and manage the elections held to elect representatives at all levels of government. The elections of the past have confirmed that the Commission is capable of holding elections in a free, fair, professional and credible manner. They have also enhanced the Commission’s global image, prestige and standing.
Political Polarisation Widens
The world recently saw some turns of events in the political landscape which are likely to have far-reaching impact in the global order. The change of guards in the 10 Downing Street, general elections in Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Israel, Brazil and the U
