- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Bhuthan’s trailer released
The trailer of Bhuthan was released here on Tuesday. Binod Paudel is the director of ‘Bhuthan’ in Nepali, whose English v
New-look PSG advances in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his group of players as the “best squad in the world” after advancing to the Champions League semifinals for the second straight season.
Culture bridges Kathmandu and Guangzhou
Culture and civilisation have been time-tested elements connecting Nepal and China for centuries. In ancient times, physical connectivity between the two neighbours was constrained by the geographical difficulty. But nowadays, the interactions between the people and the governments of the two nations have grown by leaps and bounds thanks to modern means of communication and enhanced road and air connectivity.
Textbooks await students in Bajura schools
In a surprising shift from past years, students in Bajura district are now waiting for school to begin—while textbooks, usually delayed, have arrived well in advance. In previous academic years, children often had to wait for months after enrollment to receive textbooks, hampering their ability to engage fully in classroom activities. But this year, the situation has reversed: textbooks are ready, but students are not yet in school.
Teachers continuing their protest
The government on Tuesday decided to summon the session of the Federal Parliament for April 25, with the aim of passing the long-pending School Education Bill. Considering the Kathmandu-centric protest
Koshi Investment Summit to be held on May 1 and 2
The Koshi Province Investment Summit which had been postponed for some time due to technical preparations is now set to take place next month. The provincial government has decided to hold
Humla's Dalit settlement has no SEE candidates for 3 years
In Humla district, not a single student from a Dalit settlement has appeared in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) for the past three years. The absence of students for the exam is attributed t
Jud-Sheetal festival celebrated in Mithila
Jud-Sheetal, one of the many cultural festivals observed in the Mithila region, was celebrated on Tuesday with traditional rituals and a strong emphasis on nature conservation. Also known as Bais Pa
Bournemouth beat Fulham in the Premier League
Bournemouth beat Fulham 1-0 at home in the Premier League on Monday and snapped a six-game winless run. Antoine Semenyo got the
Can BIMSTEC Substitute SAARC?
The sixth summit meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was held on April 3-4 in Thailand with a declaration seeking to further foster integration and cooperation among members. The meeting in itself is a positive sign at a time when other regional organisations are faltering. The initiatives and resolve to promote cooperation among countries are good and positive.
Women Venture Into Space Tourism
When we were growing up, space missions were launched by the wealthy governments of countries like Russia and the USA to advance science and technology and improve various aspects of human civilisatio
Global Disruptions
US President Donald J. Trump has made headlines as his administration has hiked up tariffs for numerous nations. On April 2, Trump announced a universal baseline tariff of 10 per cent on almost all imports that enter the United States. Later, he also announced a higher and individualised tariff to be imposed on countries with large trade surpluses with the US and those with higher duties on American impo
Diplomats Foster Tourism
Tourism is a powerful sector for diplomacy and development, not just a matter of travel. The di-rect engagement of the envoys with local culture, traditions, and communities builds a strong bond. A recent infor
Syria's Alawites still face targeted attacks
A month after a wave of revenge attacks left hundreds of Alawite civilians dead, members of the Syrian religious minority are still living in fear, with dozens killed in smaller attacks since the start of April.
Beekeepers worry for lack of market for honey
Beekeepers in Urlabari of Morang are worried after being unable to sell honey, which they produced exceeding their expectation. Abou 24 farmers in the Urlabari area are e
