- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Child marriage leads to rising incidents of domestic violence, divorce cases
A boy stalked 17-year-old Poonam (name changed), an 11 grader from Sanibheri Rural Municipality-7 and convinced her to elope with him. Lacking a job and addicted to alcohol, he took her to India, promising a better life. Five months later, a Nepali woman in India warned Poonam that she was about to be sold. With the wo
Bangladesh warns of stern action after historic house demolition
Bangladesh's interim government headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Friday it will contain vandalism and arson taking place across the country amid concern fro
Katha Kasturi staged at Nepal Bharat Rang Mahotsav
Nepal Bharat Rang Mahotsav has begun at the Nepal Cultural Corporation with great enthusiasm, bringing together Nepali and Indian theatre artists from February 5.
12th Nepal Owl Festival begins in Dhanusha
The 12th Nepal Owl Festival started on Friday in Purandaha, Mithila Bihari Municipality-2, Dhanusha. The two-day festival aims to raise awareness about the role of owls in nature conservation.
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Makuna’s demise likely to affect elephant breeding
Makuna, a wild elephant that played a crucial role in breeding domesticated elephants in Sauraha, has died. Makuna was shot by Chitwan National Park
Hong Kong to file complaint with WTO on US tariffs
Hong Kong will file a complaint against new U.S. tariffs on the southern Chinese city's products with the World Trade Organization, its government said on Friday. The U.S. imposed an a
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Int'l Criminal Court
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally.
Attitude Change Key To Consolidate Democracy
Attitude change refers to the process of shifting preexisting conduct, behaviour and understanding attuned to the modern times. It is the source of political confidence. Change enab
Rise Of New Generation Of Entrepreneurs
As the new era of business emerges, we see many youngsters diving into the world of entrepreneurship. From starting clothing businesses and restaurants to running their own work
Why Do We Believe?
It’s surprisingly difficult to find a consistent and coherent definition of “belief.” Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines it as “something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an o
90s popular bands performing in Pokhara today
A musical event titled ‘Back to the 90s’ is all set to take place in Pokhara on Saturday. The event is aimed at reviving the city’s rich musical heritage.
Valley Police reviewing profile of gangsters
The police have intensified their surveillance of gangsters operating in the Kathmandu Valley. According to the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, they have begun reviewing the profiles of both old and new gangsters.
Waste burning worsening Valley's air quality
The sight of a clear sky has become somewhat of an urban legend in Kathmandu. For residents, the idea of looking up and seeing a clear sky, free from the heavy smog, seems increasingly rare. Today, the only way many can experience a breath of fresh air is by travelling to the outskirts of the valley, where the hills offer a brief relief from the haze that blankets the valley.
Lawmakers raise issues of public importance
Lawmakers at the House of Representatives meeting on Friday discussed key legislative matters, local issues and pressing political demands.
Kathmandu During 1950-60s
Kathmandu had a strange aroma then. It was the smell of dustless and unpolluted air. The freshness of the air and a slight chill was the brand of Kathmandu then. The weather in Kathmandu was heavenly.
