- Sunday, 8 February 2026
The Rising Nepal
President, PM call to cast votes in fearless way
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has called for a joyous involvement of the citizens in the Local Level Elections 2022, saying that election is the biggest festival of democracy. Addressing the citizens through a video message on Thursday, President Bhadnari also called on the public to cast votes without an iota of fear on May 13, Stating that rule by the elected representatives is the most beautiful aspect of democracy, she said periodic election is the pillar of democracy. President Bhandari said that the elections prove that the citizens are the main source of the state power.
Qatar urges Nepali workers to collect their due remunerations
By A Staff Reporter Kathmandu, May 13: Qatar has urged the Nepali workers who had returned empty handed after serving at the Qatar-based Mercury MENA in 2017 to collect their due remunerations. Issuing a statement on Thursday, the Government of Qatar urged the remaining workers who are yet to receive their due money to contact the Embassy of Qatar in Kathmandu or Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE). They should contact either institution with the document proving their Qatari identity number and passport, said the embassy. According to the statement, Govinda Mochi, Santosh Kumar Sharma, Sanjay Chaudhary, Sakil Ahamad Musalman, Sabin Karki, Ranjit Kumar Khang, Rameshwor Mandal and Ramakant Khang can directly contact the embassy or DoFE. Other Nepalis requested to contact are Ram Krishna Niraula, Niranjan Pasman, Gyan Chand Kurmi, Brahmdev Khang Khtwe, Birendra Hajara, Baijnath Chaudhary, Ajay Kumar Shrestha, Vinod Kumar Bhar, Tej Narayan Ray Amat, Surendra Bohora, Sikandar Mukhiya, Selendra Maharan and Ram Udagar Ram. Likewise, the embassy has urged Dipendra Sarki and Dhruba Sripali to reach the embassy or DoFE with the documents. Last year, 33 Nepalis had received their due money from the company. The workers had returned penniless from Mercury MENA, a mechanical, engineering and plumbing company that operated its services across the mid-Asia and North Africa. According to a report of Amnesty International, each worker has unpaid salaries and benefits averaging over US$2,000.
Anita Tharu breaks glass ceiling to become grader operator
Anita Tharu is found digging and constructing new road track from city to village in Ghorahi. For the past four years Tharu has been driving heavy vehicle for constructions in various places including Dang. Tharu, a grader operator in Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan for the past one year, has started operating a grader for construction works carried by the metropolitan recently. She came to Dang from Bardiya and learned to operate the machine with the help of her relatives after completing her college, said Tharu. "I was unable to continue my studies due to the poor financial condition of my family, so I stayed at home," said Tharu. She informed that her brother-in-law was working as a grader operator in the construction of Ghorahi-Murkuti road at the time.
Jazeera Airways to operate flights to Bhairahawa from June 12
Jazeera Airways will operate regular flights to the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) of Bhairahawa from June 12. Jazeera, which has taken approval from GBIA, will operate the opening flight on May 16 (day of Buddha Jayanati). Nepal government has assigned May 16 as the flight opening day for the airways in the newly built second international airport of the nation. General Manager of GBIA Govinda Prasad Dahal informed that GBIA will conduct three flights a week. Jazeera has been conducting single flight per day to and from Kathmandu. According to the schedule published by Jazeera, the flight to Bhairahawa will take off from Doha of Qatar. The passengers from Qatar can have the direct flight to Bhairahawa with a transit in Kuwait. The flight will land at GBIA.
Growth of deposit collection remains low
Growth of deposit collection at the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) has remained low during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2021/22 compared to the same period a year ago. Deposit collection by BFIs has increased by 5.1 per cent in the review period compared to an increase of 13.7 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). On y-o-y basis, deposits at BFIs expanded by 12.2 per cent in mid-April 2022.
Govt working to achieve food security
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has been preparing policy, programmes and budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2022/23 focusing on import substitution and food security by increasing productivity and production of agricultural produces.
Winning Miss Teen Crown
The moment when the crown of Miss Teen Nepal was placed on my head is still fresh in my mind. I was proud of myself, overwhelmed with joy and a strange feeling of satisfaction flowed down all my nerves. That time, I did not realise what had happened to me though I was crowned with the Miss Teen Nepal 2021 title organised by Kathmandu Jaycees.
Tips For New College Students
Heading to college for the first time can be daunting, and that’s true whether you’re attending a public four-year university or a prestigious Ivy League school. You have to get the lay of the land, make friends, and figure out how to do well in your courses all within a few weeks. And with the effects of Covid-19 still lingering in some spots, you may be stuck trying to navigate a college world that is still partly online. While convenient, the virtual aspects of higher education can make forging connections that last a challenge to say the least.If you’re a freshman who is hoping to begin their college career on solid footing, the following tips can help.1. Always Go To ClassMark Beal, who is a college professor and the author of 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going To College, says skipping class is one of the easiest things to do, which is why too many college freshmen do it. However, this is one big mistake you should avoid.“No matter how early in the morning a class takes place or how late on a Thursday night, never skip class,” he says, adding that it doesn’t take too much to walk across campus and attend class for 80 minutes.From there, Beal says to be an active participant — as in, listen, take notes and ask or answer questions. Not only do you have the chance to learn more this way, but you never know who is paying attention to you and your actions.2. Be Proactive About Your College EducationYou may not have any idea what you want to study when you head off to college, or perhaps you have chosen a major but you’re still unsure of the way you want to go. Either way, Mark A. Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, says you can spend your first year of college exploring potential majors. Go to department open houses, he says, but also sit in on a class or two in a field you’re interested in. If you find something that piques your interest, you can also find an upperclassman or professor and ask if you can stop by their lab and learn more about what they do. 3. Focus On NetworkingTammy Huang, a 10-year interviewer for Harvard Admissions and the founder of College Launch, says college freshmen should go out of their way to meet people that can help make their college experience a success. This includes getting to know your college counselor and making a plan for a pre-major pathway and general education courses. Huang also recommends forming a positive support group by joining meaningful clubs and making friends with people within your dorm or apartment community and other organizations that align with your interests and goals. Finally, Huang suggests finding a mentor by looking for a professor that has a professional background you are interested in that also matches well with your personality. 4. Take Care Of Your Mental HealthThe first year of college is an incredible time of change, and some first-year students handle it a lot differently than others. Cory Trevena, Senior Director of Education at Caron Treatment Centers, says college freshmen should learn the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression just like they know the Wednesday specials at the cafeteria.A little anxiety, homesickness and sadness is normal as you transition into college life, she says. “But if you’re feeling hopeless for days on end or you notice a radical change in your behavior, it’s time to reach out.”5. Be Mindful About MoneyWe have all heard stories of students blowing student loans on spring break trips and clothes only to regret those choices years or even decades later. Regardless of how your college career is being funded — through a merit scholarship, through parents or with student loans — it’s important to be careful about spending and not over borrowing.Brian Gawor, the Vice President for Research at RNL (a platform company that helps colleges and universities amplify student enrollment, success and philanthropic support), says freshmen should learn to utilise what is already available and paid for at school. For example, don’t spend a ton on food and dining out while also paying for a meal plan. Also, learn about the tutoring, help with writing, and technology assistance that are available at your school. Sources: Agencies
Vital Voting Day
Today (May 13) is an important day for Nepali people as they are electing their representatives in 753 local levels nationwide. This is the second local election being held after the introduction of the federal democratic constitution in 2015. The first three-tier elections (local, provincial and federal) were held in 2017. Voters are having a valuable opportunity to vote for representatives to fill a total of 35,221 positions from a total of 145,112 candidates this year. As many as 79 political parties are in the local poll fray while a host of independent candidates have filed their nominations for different positions. There are altogether 21,000 polling booths across the nation which remain open from 7am to 5 pm.
Deepening Nepal-US Relations
Nepal and the US are happily celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties this year, with a flurry of visits from Washington in the last few months. This signals that both countries attach higher significance to their bilateral relationship. As Nepal and the US decided to set up diplomatic relations in April 1947, the former had such ties only with the United Kingdom (UK).
Political Reporting During Elections
Nepali people are going to cast their votes in another local poll today after the country adopted the federal system. The much-awaited voting followed massive campaigns of the political parties and candidates and 48-hour silence period. The mass media, despite their regular role of surveillance of the political activities, are expected to abide by the directives meant for electoral silence. Hence, in principle, the electorates are supposed to decide peacefully based on the information they acquired earlier from the different media outlets and their own observations.
On Weekend Off
The government has recently taken a new decision on closing down all the public offices and all schools on Saturdays and Sundays. This decision comes amidst a fall in the country’s purchasing power and the rising cost of fossil fuels. This provision will come into effect from May 15. According to the notice published in the Nepal Gazette, the government will introduce the weekends as holidays. Summer, winter and festival holidays will also be slashed, to some extent. Half-holiday on Fridays and other public holidays will be cut off. Such changes in working days have been made to help complete bulky school curricula on time.
Local level elections today
Periodic election is the key feature of a democracy. The nation is going to elect new representatives in the local levels on Friday. This is the second such election after the nation became a federal republic. A total of 17,733,723 voters are participating in this democratic exercise. They will elect 35,221 representatives for six metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 276 municipalities and 460 rural municipalities from among 145,011 candidates on the day.
Barca win overshadowed by Araujo injury
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Barcelona tightened their grip on second place in La Liga on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo. But Barca’s victory was overshadowed by a nasty head injury to defender Ronald Araujo, who had to be taken away in an ambulance in the 64th minute of the match. Araujo was lifted into the ambulance on a stretcher, wearing a neck brace. Barcelona confirmed the 23-year-old “suffered a concussion and has been taken to the hospital to undergo further testing”.
Liverpool still chasing City like 'mad' in title race
Liverpool are still "chasing like mad" after Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, said Jurgen Klopp after coming from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday. The top two are now level on points, but City stay top on goal difference and have a game in hand away to Wolves on Wednesday. Liverpool could ill-afford another slip up after being held 1-1 at home by Tottenham at the weekend and got off to the worst possible start when Douglas Luiz fired Villa in front after three minutes.
