- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepal's Fight For True Democracy
When rumours of revolution began spreading, I was a high school student in Ilam. Since Ilam is near Darjeeling, the Indian town, information about the political activities used to reach Ilam from Darjeeling. Many lea
Elected Authoritarianism: A Threat To Democracy
As we celebrate Democracy Day, we are reminded of the 1950 Revolution—a historic movement that overthrew the 104-year-long Rana Oligarchy and laid the foundation for a political system based on the will of th
Legacy Of National Democracy Day
Before we discuss the significance of National Democracy Day, it will be pertinent to look back on the past when Nepal was ruled by the Rana oligarchy for more than a century. It was a period of utter exploi
Crisis Of Legitimacy And Performance
The global democratic trend has taken a troubling turn in recent years. International organizations that monitor status of democracy have noted the world has witnessed a steady decline in democratic gov
Revolutions That Empowered Women
Meena Acharya, who played a pioneering role in empowering Nepali women, has witnessed many ups and downs of Nepali politics spanning almost seven decades. Daughter of Tank Prasad Acharya, who was know
Release of 2nd tranche grant brings smiles on quake victims’ faces
Earthquake victims in Rukum West district have expressed relief following the government’s decision to release the second tranche of funds for the construction of temporary shelters.
Pakistan set to host ICC event after 29 years
A three-decade wait finally ends for Pakistan on Wednesday when it stages its first major International Cricket Council tournament since co-hosting the 1996 World Cup with Sri Lanka and India.
India-gifted ambulance left on road in Gulmi
In Gulmi, 18 ambulances meant for carrying patients to hospitals in emergencies have themselves become dysfunctional for a long time. The ambulance (Lu 1 Cha 3361) operated
'Kuikhyang' discussed
A discussion on Kuikhyang, a contemporary poetry collection focused on Rolpa, was held in the presence of literary figures in the capital. Published by the Rolpa Art and Literature F
Jet flips on snowy Toronto runway
A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto's Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and those hurt had relatively minor injuries, the airport's chief executive said.
Two-day girls' conference in Bardiya adopts seven-point resolution
A two-day Girls Conference 2081 has been completed in Patharboji of Madhuban Municipality-1, Bardiya. The conference was held keeping th
Will Trump's 2nd Innings Be Different?
Barely a month has passed since the newly elected President of the United States Donald Trump assumed office. Soon after he took office of presidency Trump signed a large number of executive orders that have
Parenting Shapes Children's Personality
A person’s personality is shaped by various factors, with parenting style being one of the most significant. In Nepal, where many households still follow the joint family model, a child’s personality is also influenced
Check Wealth Inequality
According to anthropology which is the study of human beings and their societies, the first communities in the human world were in the form of hunter and gatherer. Hunters and gatherers were nomadic peopl
Solududhkunda demands for refuelling station at Phaplu
Solududhkunda Municipality, the only municipality in Solukhumbu district, has demanded for the establishment of a refuelling centre at the Phaplu Airport to promote tourism. The municipality made this request to the central office of Nepal Oil Corporation.
