- Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The Rising Nepal
Israel Faces Changed Dynamics
Demonstrators in Israel last week called for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages. Criticisms of the killings of civilians in Palestine have increased in many countries. That protest rallies should be
Nepal At Make Or Break Crossroads
On March 5, 2026, Nepal will hold yet another election, but to call it ‘just another’, however, would be a disservice to the critical moment we stand in. Every election in our history has carried significance, but this o
Colourism Still Persists
“Nani has a light complexion; whatever she wears will suit her!” These are the most common words I hear whenever I try on a shirt in a Nepali shop. Every other season, a skincare brand launches its new product
Monsoon Havoc
Heavy rainfall since Friday evening has brought normal life to a grinding halt across the nation. At least 40 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides triggered by the incessant rainfall. Over 38 people
All 56 gates of Koshi Barrage opened, bridge closed to heavy vehicles
After the Saptakoshi River, located between the Saptari-Sunsari border, reached its highest water flow of the year on Sunday morning, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage were opened, and the movement of heavy vehicles has also been banned.
Gold sets yet another record, trading at Rs. 230,600 per tola
Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold
Costly Cultural Dabalis become useless
A Cultural Dabali (open-air theater), built at a cost of over Rs. 10 million, has now become useless. Completed three years ago, the Cultural Dabalis in Kailashnagar of Tansen and Tinahu of Nuwakot have not been able to operate.
Liverpool suffer third successive loss
Estevao struck in added time to inflict a third straight defeat on Premier League champion Liverpool. The Brazilian tee
Life of a sheep herder in Mustang’s highlands
When most children of his age were laughing, playing, and going to school, Nara Bahadur Bhandari took on the responsibility of herding sheep some 55 years ago.
Ministry cancels today’s holiday in Valley
The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided not to grant a public holiday on Monday in districts where there is no disaster situation. The Ministry issued a circular to all distric
Monsoon rains claim 49 lives, with Ilam recording 37 deaths
The monsoon disaster since Friday has claimed the lives of 49 people, including 38 in Ilam, according to the Armed Police Force (APF) Headquarters. The APF’s Joint Spokesperson and DSP Shailendra
Tourist season begins as foreign trekkers enter Limi Valley
Foreign tourists have begun entering the scenic and culturally rich Limi Valley, one of the major tourist destinations in Humla district. As in previous years, tourists have s
Tradition of kite-flying disappearing in Dhankuta
Kite-flying, along with traditional swings such as rote ping and linge ping, has long been an integral part of Nepali festivals like Dashain and Tihar. These practices were once not only a source of fun and
Farmers rue over Indian banana import
Despite the festive season, bananas grown in Bardiya have failed to sell in the market, leaving local farmers frustrated. According to the farmers, the main reason for stocking up local produce is the continue
‘Jor Nishan’ ritual observed in Panchthar
Despite rainfall, the traditional “Jor Nishan’ dance performance was held in Tharpu, Yangwarak Rural Municipality-4, Panchthar, around Yangwarak Pokhari and the Kalika Temple premises.
