- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Border Tourism, Boundless Potential
The immense richness of cross-border tourism between Nepal and India is truly unparalleled. In light of the post-COVID shift towards short-haul travel, harnessing this potential has become an essential adaptation. Promoting cross-border tourism now stands as a smart and strategic step in deepening bilateral cooperation. No oversights in the contemplation are remarkably earmarked for long. The basic principle of the operation of a tourist destination as a system of
Summer Nights Reveal Mysteries
The night skies of warm summer months would mesmerise sky-watchers with planets, stars, constellations and copious celestial wonders residing all over the heavens. The red planet Mars could be marvelled at in the southwestern sky after
Silent Body, Screaming Soul
What happens when the body revolts against the self? When something you once cherished or passionately loved suddenly becomes what you now consciously resist? And no matter what, not even death could stop your rebellion? Well, in t
Innovation Takes Root In Desert
The Gulf refers to the Gulf countries bordering the Persian Gulf. These include Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf always seemed hot, harsh, and arid to me. Nepali migrant workers travel t
Surge in employer enrollment in SSF in Koshi
The number of employers enrolling in Social Security Fund (SSF) across Koshi Province has recorded a substantial rise, with a total of 2,193 employer institutions currently affiliated with the scheme. Notably, 186 new organisations have join
Far From Mountains
Far from mountains where my Paru waits, I wake to heat and dusty days.
Forest fires drive wild animals to villages
Laxman Prasad Koirala of Narayan Municipality-1 in Dailekh district was saddened to see wild animals destroy his vegetable farm and crops near his house early in the morning. With the loss of his entire harvest
Nepal’s Roller Derby skaters train hard for Asian Championship
With the aim of winning a medal at the 20th Asian Roller Skating Championship, Nepal’s national women's Roller Derby team has been training intensively for more than six months. The team also held a closed training session
‘Mera Kaka Zhou Enlai’ launched
The Nepali edition of the book ‘My Uncle Zhou Enlai’ has been launched. The book ‘Mera Kaka Zhou Enlai’ was released in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Trump aid cuts to impact millions of children
When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be "stronger than Spider-Man". But his dream clashes with a harsh reality -- the Jordanian boy has a serious disability, and major US aid cuts mean he will likely miss out on vital care.
Steam bath stove reduces firewood use, cooking time
Use of steam bath stove in kitchens has been found environment-friendly as it reduces firewood use by up to four times. The steam bath stove is in use in t
NOC cuts fuel prices
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC's board of directors held on Wednesday decided to decrease the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel.
India to include caste details in its next census
India will include caste details in its next census, in a move likely to have sweeping socio-economic and political ramifications for the world's most populous country. Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw didn't say when the census would begin when he announced it would include caste information Wednesday. He said the decision demonstrated New Delhi's commitment to the "values and interests of the society and country."
Japan's Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al Nassr to reach ACLE final
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr crashed out of the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals on Wednesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale. Ronaldo, a five-time
Interactive programme held with Yubraj Nayaghare
An interactive programme with essayist, travelogue writer Yubraj Nayaghare was organised by the Nepali Literature Society Urlabari in coordination with the Community Development Forum. Participants such as Dhankute Kanchha, Prem Bohora
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