- Friday, 22 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Shrestha donates prize money to yoga organisation
Poet and short story writer Avaya Shrestha has donated the prize money he received from the Sahitya Sangam Makwanpur Kriti Samman for his poetry collection 'Lahana ra Teer' to the Patanjali Yoga Samiti (PAYOS) Nepal.
Mothers' allowance directly distributed in Karnali Province
The maternity encouragement allowance provided by the Karnali Province government has been distributed directly to new mothers in their villages. Due to delays in the release of funds from the provincial government, health workers
EV imports up by 16%, 13,569 four-wheeler EVs imported in 2024/25 with 75% from China
Nepal has witnessed a significant increase in the import of electric vehicles (EVs) in the last fiscal year 2024/25. According to the statistics of the Departm
Chhayanath Dham pilgrimage begins
The annual pilgrimage to Chhayanath Dham, located in Chhayanath Rara Municipality Ward No. 2, began in Mugu on Friday. The pilgrimage commenced with the
Women’s football star Samba honoured
Nepali women’s national football team captain Sabitra Bhandari, popularly known as ‘Samba’, who has brought international recognition to Nepal through her achievements in football, was honoured in Hetauda on Saturday.
Sinja Rural Municipality to build two Bailey bridges
After years of uncertainty, two motorable Bailey bridges connecting Sinja Rural Municipality with the Nagma-Gamgadhi Highway are finally confirmed for construction. According to the rural municipalit
Nepali sculptors create rocky cliff masterpieces in Kumamoto, Japan
In the Khami Amakusa region of Kumamoto District in Japan, a group of Nepali sculptors is carving a 65-foot-tall statue of Gautama Buddha, along with several other sculptures, into a massive rocky cliff at a site called Oshima Sekibuchuyama.
Piastri has confidence in his F1 title shot as he returns to Hungary
Some Formula 1 races live in the memory because of thrilling action, some for controversy, some even for being so dull they forced a rule change. And then there's Os
Transformer installation by NEA eases irrigation in Saptari
The installation of transformers by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in various locations of Saptari district has eased irrigation for farmers, who had been severely affected by drought. Following the installation of new
PM Oli highlights leader Tulsilal’s principled politics
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli emphasised the need to move forward with strong determination to fulfil the aspirations of the pioneers and martyrs of the left-democratic movement. Speaking at the 28th Tulsilal Memorial Da
New Nepal Bhasa song released in Kirtipur
A new Nepal Bhasa song titled ‘Ka Nu Wone Maicha Jimithaye Maicha’ was released during an event held in Kirtipur on Saturday. The song is sung by Ratna Shova Maharjan and
Endless Pursuit Of Power And Glory
Over the past couple of months, Nepali media have been abuzz with a controversial question – whether an erstwhile president can be involved in party politics or not. Not surprisingly, political actors are divided into two schools of argument,
Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding
Nepal celebrated annual World Breastfeeding Week this year with the theme "prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems". Breastfeeding is not only a personal decision but is a public health issue that has a substa
Lookism In Literature
Quotations dating back to circa 42 B.C indicate that appearance is a part of a person’s non-verbal communication. Hence, the significance of one’s external appearance has never been undermined in human society. Even at the pinnacle of adva
Deepening Nepal-China Ties
Nepal and China are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations throughout this year. To initiate the celebrations, the other day, Heads of State from the two nations exchanged congratulatory mess
