- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Solve Intermittent Power Outage Problem
In Nepal, people have been facing intermittent power outages for years, although load-shedding was eliminated in 2017. Such power outages are attributed to several factors. Technical glitches in the nationa
Cosplay In Nepal
In the heart of Kathmandu's bustling streets, within the beautifully complex fabric that is Nepali culture, I found a unique yet delicious form of self-expression: cosplay. It was 2014 when I walked into the firs
Dengue Threat Continues
Dengue has persistently posed a threat to public health in Nepal. Its outbreak is not limited only to the monsoon months, but also extends to the season that follows. Major dengue outbreaks occurred in Nepa
Potters busy making clay lamps for Tihar
As the festivals of Tihar and Chhath draw near, members of the Kumhar (potter) community in Ward No.9 of Chhireshwarnath Municipality, Ichhapur, Dhanusha, are busy making earthen lamps and clay pots.
Birds begin migrating to Tarai from mountains
The arrival of migratory water birds from within the country and abroad has begun across the Tarai region, stretching from eastern to western Nepal. The number of migrating birds has been incre
5,547 jail escapees’ names released, additional sentences to absconders
The Department of Prison Management (DoPM) has released the names of 5,547 inmates who remain at large as of October 12. The inmates had escaped after breaking out of prisons nationwide during the Gen Z movement on September 9. Their names were made public after respective prison offices failed to re-establish contact or apprehend them on Sunday evening.
Visitors to Rara Lake growing
With the onset of the peak travel season, the number of visitors to Rara Lake has begun to rise. The period between mid-September and
Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers
Afghanistan said Sunday it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace. Earlier in the week, Afghan au
Tulsipur High Court resumes judicial services
Judicial services at the High Court Tulsipur, Nepalgunj Bench, which had been suspended due to a special situation following an arson and vandalism during Gen Z protest, have officially resumed from Sunday.
NEPSE decreases by over 78 points
The benchmark of share market index, NEPSE, has decreased on Sunday, the first trading day of the week. The NEPSE dropped by 78.83 points and close
Myanmar town in ruins amid battle for control
Ten days after it was recaptured by Myanmar's military government, the town of Kyaukme stands eerily silent. Schools have reopened but the town's once-busy market is mostly empty. Vendors at some
Govt provides Rs. 30 million grant for ‘Cinepa: Studio’
The government has announced a grant of Rs 30 million for the construction of the state-of-the-art ‘Cinepa: Studio’ being built in Banepa. An agreement was formally signed betwee
Chuden Kabimo receives Madan Puraskar
Author Chuden Kabimo received the Madan Puraskar for his book ‘Urmaal’ while Premdev Giri, a collector and preserver of folk tunes, was honoured with the Jagadamba-Shree Puraskar in Patan on Sunday. Along with these prestigious literary awards, bo
Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone power England to summit
England stamped their authority on the Women's World Cup with a commanding 89-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, powered by a classy hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt and a masterly spell of spin from Sophie Ecclestone.
Minister Ghising inspects Kankai bridge left in middle of construction
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport and Urban Development Kul Man Ghising conducted an on-site inspection of the long-abandoned Kankai Bridge in Jhapa on Sunday, pledging swift action to resolve the 14-year delay in its construction.
