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The Rising Nepal
Zhao Xintong becomes Asia's first world snooker champion
Sheffield, May 6, 2025 Zhao Xintong of China became Asia's first world snooker champion after beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final on Monday, completing a remarkable career turnaround following his involvement in the sport's biggest match-fixing scandal.
Past A Century And Miles To Go
Gorkhapatra has not only been a benchmark in Nepali journalism, but also a guiding light for the development of Nepali society and political transformation. It is this very light that provided t
Media Role In Public Diplomacy
The primary goal and priority of the foreign policy of any country is to protect the national interest. In the realist school of international relations, foreign policy is the strategy, wherea
Promote Mental Health For Happiness
According to a report by Public Health Concern (PHC) Nepal, mental health and substance use disorders affect 13 per cent of the world’s population — about 970 million people. The repor
Grip Of Consumerism
If you go to a Starbucks to buy a beverage, you will be faced with numerous, mind-boggling choices. Oat or almond milk? Latte or cappuccino? Or is it frappuccino? Added sugar or sugar-
RTI For Good Governance
Right to Information (RTI) is considered a crucial component in a democratic set-up. RTI em-powers citizens to oversee a range of activities, including the spending of taxpayers' money t
Portrait painting workshop concludes
A portrait painting workshop was conducted to immortalise the contributions of senior politician and historian Dr. Dilliraman Regmi and his wife Kalyani Regmi in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Ram-Janaki Stadium faces uncertainty over rent dispute
An unexpected rental demand from Guthi Sansthan has made the construction of the proposed Ram-Janaki Multipurpose International Stadium uncertain. The stadium is planned to be built on land
Prachanda, DPM Paudel discuss new budget
While the budget preparation work is moving in full swing at the Ministry of Finance, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has been busy consulting with top leaders of different political parties.
Water shortage in BNP drives rhinos to India
Rhinos that wandered from Bardiya National Park (BNP) and reached India’s Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in search of food and better habitat have not returned even after five months.
Earthen pot Lassi becomes a lifeline for survival
For a 50-year-old Ranju Kumari Sah of Ward No. 4, Rajbiraj Municipality, days are filled to the brim with making and selling earthen pot (Matka) lassi. From 9 A.M. to 9 P.M., she is seen
More farmers cultivating chaite paddy in Bara
After the production of chaite paddy started increasing compared to other rice, farmers of the district have widened the areas for the cultivation of chaite paddy.
Berlin still scarred 80 years after Nazi defeat
Central Berlin was in ruins after the Red Army completed the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in an intense fight for the capital in May 1945. After decades o
Academic activities resume in community schools
Community schools in Taplejung district have reopened since Friday. These schools had remained closed due to the month-long Kathmandu-centric protests launched by the Nepal Teachers’ Federation.
Success Lama wins rock climbing competition
Success Lama has won the title at the Sokla Rock Climbing Festival and Competition 2025. Lama secured first place by climbing a 30-metre rock wall in just 1 minute and 14 seconds.
