- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
NICCI and Lumbini Buddhist University ink MoU
Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic-industry collaboration and support the promotion of Lumbini as a centre for peace and tourism.
Sangrila Sambad from this month
Shangri-la Literature Festival has announced that a monthly dialogue series, Shangri-la Sambad, will be held from this month. The inaugural dialogue will kick off on July 26 at Moksh Bar and Restaurant, Jhamsikhel, after 2 pm onwards.
Messaging Without Credibility
Arguments might turn academic: it’s the practitioners and not journalism itself at fault. The larger public might not be as discerning or as bothered to go into the nuances. It is the taste that matters far more than the tenets of a professi
Complete Development Projects On Schedule
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) issues guidelines to line ministries and other relevant agencies for the proper and timely utilisation of the development budget every year. Even parliamentary committees and anti-corruption bodies like the Offic
Use Smartphone Safely
In Nepal, smartphones have reached almost every corner, from busy offices in Kathmandu to small tea shops in Rolpa. Farmers check weather forecasts, migrant workers send money home using apps, and students attend online classes or
Glacial Outburst Risk
Nepal is blessed with snowy mountains, glaciers and glacial lakes, earning it the appellation of a Himalayan nation. Nepal is located in a crucial part of the 3,500-km Hindu Kush-Himalayan range. Its Himalayas cover 800 km of that range whe
EU agrees 'unprecedented' round of sanctions targeting Russia's oil exports
The European Union and Britain on Friday sought to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to halt the war in Ukraine by slashing a price cap meant to choke off revenues from key oil exports. The move from the EU w
New online labour system nears its launch
With an aim of digitizing services offered by labour inspectorate in Nepal, the Department of Labour and Occupational Safety (DoLOS) has developed an Integrated Labour Management Information System (ILMIS) – a web portal th
Tropical storm threatens southern China
A tropical storm that prompted flight and ferry cancellations in Taiwan is forecast to reach typhoon strength before hitting the southern China coast on Sunday. The storm earlier
Jajarkot earthquake victims living in uncertainty
Thousands of earthquake-affected families in Jajarkot remain in a state of uncertainty due to delays in the Detailed Damage Assessment (DDA) report, essential for reconstructing homes damaged or destroyed during the earthqu
Nepal receives FDI commitment of Rs. 64.9 billion for 840 projects in FY 2024/25
Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments totaling Rs. 64.96 billion in the last fiscal year 2024/25. According to the report of Department of
Altitude sickness claims lives of 13 tourists in Mustang over past year
A total of 13 domestic and foreign tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness while visiting Mustang in the fiscal year 2024/2025 (2081/82). According to the District Police Office, eight foreig
Rahughat Hydropower Project's deadline extended for third time
The deadline for the construction of the 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project, located in Raghuganga Rural Municipality of Myagdi district, has been extended for the third time. The project has achieved 90 per cent physical progress to date.
Minister Paudel prioritises reforms to strengthen Nepal’s fragile healthcare system
It has been one year since Pradip Paudel assumed office as Nepal’s Minister for Health and Population. In this short yet impactful time, Minister Paudel has initiated far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening the nation’s fragile healthcare system.
Artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tires
From Rwanda to Kenya, fashioning footwear from discarded tires has long been a mark of local ingenuity. In South Sudan, however, the creati
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