- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Governing party wins supermajority in Japan
apanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi 's governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in parliamentary elections, Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results. The landslide victory was due, in large part, to the extraordinary popularity of Japan's first female prime minister, and allows her to pursue a significant conservative shift in Japan's security, immigration and other policies. Takaichi, in a televis
Painkillers prove poisonous for vultures
In April 2021, as many as 70 vultures were found dead at Jitpur in Ramgram Municipality-4 of Nawalparasi district. The birds died after feeding on a dog carcass. Among them were four vulture spe
Police, experts warn social media abuse eroding public trust
The widespread misuse of social media and unchecked sharing of unverified content have emerged as major challenges, demanding coordinated action from state authorities and stakeholders, experts said on Monday.
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NC announces ‘My 21 Days for March 5’ poll campaign
The Nepali Congress has announced the launch of a nationwide election mobilisation campaign titled ‘My 21 Days for Falgun 21’ aimed at activating party leaders and workers for the upcoming House of Representatives elections.
Lumbini Literary Academy honours nine artists
The 123rd birth anniversary of theatre icon Balkrishna Sama was marked here by organising an event. In the programme jointly organised by the Lumbini Literary Academy, Banke and Bardiya, in Nepalgunj, nine senior theatre and music artists were honoured.
Killer kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses of the deadly kala-azar disease left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman's health deteriorating, as an outbreak in Kenya's arid regions claimed a record number of lives. Kala-azar is spread b
Three army base camps established in Gorkha
The Nepali Army has established three base camps in Gorkha district. Targeting election security, the camps have been set up in Gorkha Municipality, Ajirkot Rural Municipality and Arughat Rural Municipality, the Rudradhwaj Battalion of Gorkha informed.
‘Stand Up For A New Course’
Even first cousins in Europe lift their hands in united strength: enough is enough. From day one after his January 20, 2025, inauguration at the White House as the president of the United States, Donald Trump has come to believe that he is
Voter Education Reduces Invalid Votes
Voter education is vital for increasing voter turnout and reducing the number of invalid votes in an election. Being part of civic education, voter education is highly essential for an underdeveloped country like Nepal, where the level of people’s c
Miracle Of Medellín
Medellín’s Comuna 13 was once considered one of the world’s most dangerous neighbourhoods. The informal settlement, perched on the steep hillsides on the outskirts of the city, was under the control of drug cartels, guerrilla groups,
Voter Education Vital
In a democracy, elections are a fundamental mechanism that connects the government and the people. They serve as the most reliable means of expressing the aspirations and needs of citizens. This is why countries hold elections when
Roma Shrestha comes up with ‘Timro Yaad Mitho’
Roma Shrestha, an air hostess by profession, has come up with her second song ‘Timro Yaad Mitho’. The song was released amid a programme in Lalitpur on Sunday. Speaking about the song, Shrestha said
Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear as Man Utd pile pressure on Frank
Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday.
Vote counting underway in Thailand
Vote counting was underway in Thailand's early general election on Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. The battle for support
Gaur sees decline in horse-drawn carriages
Horse-drawn carts, locally known as tangas (once the oldest and most common means of transportation), are gradually disappearing, leaving those who depended on this profession increasingly vulnerable.
