- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepalgunj Food Fest draws 35,000 visitors
Nepalgunj Street Food and Beverage Festival 2026 attracted 35,000 visitors. The three-day festival, organised in
China's Whole-Process People’s Democracy
On March 5, 2026, Nepal successfully held elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) of the Federal Parliament. More than 11 million Nepali voters cast their ballots, electing new members of the House of Representatives. The Rastri
Resunga Bhajan Evening held
Tamghas youths have become active in the effort to preserve and promote the traditional folk hymn (bhajan) culture. A group of 18 local youths are organising the ‘Resunga Bhajan Evening.’ Every Monday evening, hymns are perform
Call for 20% budget in education
Stakeholders in the education sector have urged the government to allocate 20 per cent of the total budget to education in the upcoming fiscal year. During an interaction programme organised
Bring Geographical Indications Into Focus
A simple branding faux pas in Nepal ended up doing what few marketing mistakes do: becoming a case study for business and law scholars and ultimately a Supreme Court precedent. After eight years of litigation, the court’s August 19, 202
Right Decision To Scrap Partisan Unions
The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, has decided to scrap politically affiliated unions in educational institutions across the country. On April 20, the Prime Minister instructed vice-chancellors of univer
Coping With Student Stress
Stress among the young population is undeniably an increasing problem globally. A comprehensive report on the mental health of children, adolescents, and caregivers, highlighting risk factors and social determinants by the UNICEF, suggest
Indian pilgrim dies of altitude sickness
An Indian pilgrim has died of altitude sickness in the Mustang district. The deceased has been identified as 63-year-old Bhanu Matthi from Tamil Nadu, India. According to the District Police Office, Mustang
China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus
China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said Monday, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-founders from leaving the country. Facebook owner M
President Paudel lays foundation of Bhanu Sahitya Udhyan
President Ramchandra Paudel laid the foundation stone of the ‘Bhanu Sahitya Udhyan’ at Chundi Ramgha, Ward No. 4 of Bhanu Municipality in Tanahun on Monday. The garden is to be constructed with the
Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach has been key for a Bayern Munich side now chasing club football's biggest prize. Whoever makes
Farmer hit as riverside clearance exposes livestock
Several farmers engaged in commercial cattle rearing along the riverbank in Bagmati and Manohara have been left in distress after authorities cleared squatters and demolished makeshift structures in a recent evacuation drive, reportedly without providing sufficient time for relocation.
Protect Vulnerable Minors
We time and again come across disturbing news of children being tied by foot or physically restrained because of their mental and physical handicap. Poverty, ignorance and superstitions contribute to the occurrences of such painful scen
Flooding disrupts Sarlahi transport
Residents in remote Chure areas of Sarlahi are facing hardship after repeated flooding damaged river crossings used as transport routes. Intermittent rainfall since Saturday evenin
NKorea opens museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war
North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, with top leaders of North Korea and Russia pledging a push for greater cooperation. In April 2025, North Korea and
