- Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The Rising Nepal
UNESCO names 26 new biosphere reserves
An Indonesian archipelago that's home to three-fourths of Earth's coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70% of the country's plant life and an area along Angola's Atlantic coast featuring savannahs, forests and estuaries are among 26 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves.
Festive Fare Round The Year
Festivals and other cultural manifestations contribute to the continuity and connectivity with the community that celebrates them. The occasions remind us how generations of the past observed festivities in their own style, depth, and affor
Tourism Sector Struggling To Recover
Even when the situation in Nepal has returned to normalcy with the formation of the current interim government, the country’s tourism sector is likely to remain affected considerably in autumn. The September 8-9 Gen Z movement ha
Marriage With Dalits Is Still A Taboo?
Despite laws criminalising caste-based discrimination and untouchability, incidents of broken marriages, displacement and violence continue in Nepal. In Rolpa, police constable Resham Pariyar married Kamala Kunwar of Arghakhanchi under
Sick Projects Get Axe
Nepal’s formal journey to development commenced with the establishment of democracy in 1951. The first fiscal year budget, unveiled one year later, sought to modernise the nation in a new political climate. The first five-year plan was
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European, Japanese envoys call on Finance Minister Khanal
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal held joint meeting with ambassadors from the European Union, Germany, Finland and representatives from Embassy of France in Kathmandu at the Ministry to discuss matters of mutual interest and ongoing development cooperation.
Aaryatara appointed new Kumari in Kathmandu
Aaryatara Shakya of Itumbahal, Kathmandu, has been selected as the new Kumari of Kathmandu. She will be officially appointed as the new K
Nepal clinch historic victory over West Indies
Nepal recorded a landmark victory on Saturday night, defeating West Indies by 19 runs in the opening match of the Unity Cup T20I series in Sharjah, UAE. Defending a modest total of 148, Nepal secured their first-ever win against an ICC Full M
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4
Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. This is the first m
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President, Vice President extend Dashain wishes
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, and continuous progress to all Nepali brothers and sisters, both at home and abroad, on the occasion of Bada Dashain.
Gen Z protests wreck 486 police units, 1,247 firearms looted
The nationwide protests led by the Gen-Z movement escalated into violent clashes earlier this month, leaving 486 police units across the country either fully or partially damaged, and 1,247 firearms looted, according to the Nepal Police Headquarters.
Govt plans new road from Mungling to Aanbukhaireni
The government has approved new road alignment running parallel to the existing highway from Mungling to Aanbukhaireni across the Marsyangdi River via Gorkha, along the Mungling–Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway.
Expansion of dialysis services brings relief to patients
The capacity of dialysis services at the GP Koirala National Respiratory Treatment Center, located in Shuklagandaki Municipality–5, Belchautara, Tanahun, has been expanded. With this expansion, kidney patients now have easier access to treatment.
Reviving the swing: Dashain’s fading tradition and Nepal’s cultural identity
Dashain, the biggest festival of the Nepali people, is deeply connected with the swing culture. In Nepali society, one of the most eagerly awaited aspects of Dashain is the swing, locally known as ‘ping’. Swings have long attracted people of all ages, from children and youth to the elderly. More than just a form of recreation, the swing is a vibrant tradition and a priceless cultural heritage of Nepal. However, this indigenous tradition, once an in
Britain marks bicentenary of a world-changing rail journey
The historic British train journey that laid the foundations for much of the modern age is being celebrated Saturday on the 200th anniversary. On Sept. 27, 1825, th
