- Monday, 4 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Gen Z Nepalis find politics uninspiring
Gen Z Nepalis, born in the era of the internet and raised amidst constitutional upheaval, are coming of age, and into politics. “Our political structure is different fro
If not weapons, what we should give the police: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that the procurement of arms for Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal is being carried out in accordance with legal procedures and within the limits of the allocated budget. Addressing a meeting of the Federalism Enablement and National
Min Bajracharya's Photographic Journey
July 17, 1987. It was when the first two photographs taken by Min Ratna Bajrachaya were printed in The Commoner, the first English daily of Nepal. Interestingly, the photographs were also historical as they were related to a heinous crime orchestrated by powerful men during the Panchayat rule, in which journalist Padam Thakurathi was shot on the head in Kathmandu. One of the photogra
India For Multipronged Engagement With Neighbours
For us, a group of Nepali journalists, who were on a familiarisation visit to India in the first week of July, our itinerary was more than an exposure trip - it offered an opportunity to witness India's achievements in economy, trade, educ
Kathmandu's Traffic Crisis Needs BRT
A city's public transportation system is a key indicator of its vitality, organisational efficiency, and commitment to inclusivity. Effective systems prioritise robust infrastructure, meticulous planning, universal accessibility, reliable service, passe
History Lives Through Reading
"History teaches us that man learns nothing from history." The wise
Choices Beyond Love
Pawan's impressive score of 77 per cent on his entrance examinations secured him a well-deserved place at an engineering college, which was a dream of his parents. Pawan believed he was mature enough to cherry-pick a stream of his choice,
A Call For Patriotism
Noted poet Yubraj Adhikari has come with an anthology of poems entitled Yuddha, Yuddha Nai Huncha (War is War). It contains 33 poems that mostly reflect the poet's patriotic feelings and his love for his mother. Though the title is about w
Gaumukhi: Emerging Birdwatching Hotspot
Gaumukhi forest, a proposed protected area in Pyuthan District, Nepal, is primarily within Gaumukhi Rural Municipality. This is characterised by diverse topography ranging from lowland valleys to high-elevation zones exceeding 3,000 meters.
Memories Of School Days
Time flies surprisingly fast. I still remember crying and being full of emotions with tears outside my classroom, scared to leave my mother's hand and be alone. And now, here I stand with a proud heart after completing grade ten with the res
Facilities added for pilgrims in Muktinath Temple
Additional facilities have been added targeting pilgrims in the Muktinath Temple located in Varagung Mukti Chhetra Rural Municipality-1 of Mustang, a popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
60-foot tall poster of Balidan released
A 60-foot tall and 16-foot wide poster of the film Balidan, which is set to be released during upcoming Dashain, was unveiled in Kathmandu on Thursday. The poster vividly captures the film’s tone, style, and purpose.
Phewa Lake’s boundary demarcated
The high-water mark (flood level) of Phewa Lake, a major attraction in the country’s tourism capital, Pokhara, has now been officially determined. Around 611 physical poles have been installed along a 16-kilometre stretch of the lake's perimeter to mark its boundary.
NEPSE increases by 75 points
With notable fluctuation, the benchmark of share market index has posted a double-digit growth on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. The NEPSE has increased by 75.84 (2.71 per cent) points and closed at 2,870.63 points today.
Province government active in solving drinking water crisis
Madhes Province Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh has said that the provincial government is fully active in solving the drinking water crisis seen in all eight districts of the province. To address the drinking water crisis in areas i
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