- Friday, 22 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Record humidity makes summer sticky east of Rockies
More than 70 million Americans sweated through the muggiest first two months of summer on record as climate change has noticeably dialed up the Eastern United States' humidity in recent decades, an Associated Press data analysis shows.
Europe Counting Trumpian Days
Europe’s major capitals are learning to reconcile to the need for developing self-reliance as well as Europe’s collective interests, given priority over the post-World War II over-reliance on the superpower on the other side of the Atlantic Ocea
Control Foreign Employment Frauds
As Nepal is a major labour-sending country, remittances have accounted for a substantial share of the national economy for many years. With millions of both skilled and unskilled Nepali workers working abroad, the amounts of mo
Invest In Youth
It has become a trend to talk about youth due to the increased influence of social media. From the largest political parties to fringe ones, every organisation wants to lure them and try to win their confidence and support their political agend
Enhance Party Democracy
Political parties are the agents of change. They bridge the people and the government, channelling the public aspirations into national policy, plans and programmes. They serve as the conduit for the citizens to participate in forming policy
Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump to make a case he did not want to hear: the automotive industry he said he wants to save were being hurt by his tariffs.
DPR Korea crush Nepal 11-0, qualify to U20 Women's Asian Cup
Nepal’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 were shattered after a brutal 11-0 thrashing by defending champions DPR Korea on Sunday. The East Asian giants booked their ticket
Tales of craftsmen behind fascinating henna patterns
"Living in Kathmandu is very costly for a family with a low income like ours. I run a small craft shop with my husband, but with this, we barely make our ends meet. So as a side hustle, I apply henna ranging from NRs 100 to NRs 300 depending on the pattern," said Rita Thapa Magar, a craft shop owner in Basantapur.
Heritage at risk, traditional Kirati homes replaced by modern ones
small, neat, traditional Kirati-style house slightly elevated above the ground. Outside, there’s a porch (sikwa) with a neatly arranged wooden plank staircase leading to it. A small wall made of wood and mud encloses the porch. The
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Paddy plantation gains momentum in Madhes
After weeks of drought and delayed monsoon, paddy plantation in the Madhes Province is finally getting momentum, thanks to much-needed rains that arrived last week. Farmers across several districts in the province,
Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary
The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by a nuclear bomb.
Trade fair to be held between Nepal, China
In Lapcha, a border area between Nepal and China, a trade fair is going to be held next week. The fair is being organized by China for the exchange of goods produced in the two countries. The trade fair will be held on August 17
Rukum West sees decline in citizenship and passport applications
The District Administration Office (DAO), Rukum West, has reported a decrease in the number of people applying for new citizenship and passports. The number of new citizenship and passport applicants declined in the last fiscal year 2024/25, compared to the previous fiscal year 2023/2024.
Birendra Hamal: Influential figure of Nepali theatre
Birendra Hamal, affectionately known as 'Biru Sir, is one of Nepal’s most influential theatre artists. Born in 1963, Hamal was destined for a life in t
Govt to promote tourism through sports: Minister Chaudhary
Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary has said that the government is working on a plan to promote tourism through sports. During an inspect
