A large crowd of devotees visited the famous Shakti Peeth, Baglung Kalika Bhagawati Temple, on Ghastasthapana, the first day of Nawaratri. Since early Monday morning, devotees thronged the temple to offer their p
Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday. The report compi
For developing nations hoping to pursue a path of growth by embracing liberal economic policies and opening up to the global economy was a turning point. By the decade’s end, the subject of financial liberalisation and intern
The two-day movement by Gen Zeers on September 8 and 9 in Kathmandu and elsewhere has caused a political upheaval in Nepal. The movement was directed mainly at the social media ban and corruption control. The ouster of the Oli-led
Scenic beauty is one of many things Nepal is endowed with. From mesmerising mountains stretching from east to west to breathtaking greenery and tightly interwoven cultural heritage, the country is blessed with unique tourism products.
Every year, as Dashain and Tihar approach, the nation's highways transform into lifelines for millions of Nepalis travelling to reunite with their families. But with joy and anticipation comes anxiety—the same old fear of blocked roads, landsl
A book fair targeting Dashain and Tihar has begun in Butwal. The fair offers book lovers a special opportunity to purchase books at discounted prices during the festive season. Bishal Pustak Sadan, located in Chandrana
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a blazing 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets and again refused to shake hands with their opponents in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday. Chasing 172 for vic
The famous tourist spots of Ilam, including Kanyam and Antu, which
“Please, don’t call me to congratulate, and don’t call me ‘Minister.’ Instead, you can refer to me as Kabadi (Scrap) Mantri. If you have specific ideas and an action plan that can be implemented within five m
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal held separate discussions with the US Ambassador to Nepal, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Nepal Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the wake of the changing political situation in Nepal. According to the Finance Ministry, the discussions focused on economic stability in Nepal, continuity of development projects, good governance and job c
The Karnali Province government has allocated Rs. 15 million for the construction of essential infrastructure at the Manav Sewa Ashram in Surkhet this fiscal year. The initiative forms part of the gov
Paris erupted in June when thousands of people rallied to say “no” French troops to Ukraine. They called for quitting NATO. Florian Philipot, of Les Patriotes party, described NATO as a criminal organisation and dema
Regular public services have remained affected in one way or another across Nepal in the wake of the Gen Z demonstrations due to a lack of working spaces, important records and equipment. Many office buildin
In every country on Earth, there are people who were there first. Who knew and used forests, deserts, seas and mountains long before the first visit came from elsewhere. Many, though not all, of these “first peo