- Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Govt hailed for holding election successfully
The Citizens’ Campaign for Clean Elections has expressed its appreciation to the government of Nepal for its role in successfully conducting the House of Representatives election held on March 5.
Plucking of first flush tea begins in Ilam
Plucking of the first flush tea this year has begun in Ilam. The first plucking, known as the “First Flush,” is considered high-quality tea. Tea is harvested during March and Apri
Intense strikes hit Tehran
As American and Israeli strikes pound the Islamic Republic and Iran attacks Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure with no sign of an end to the war, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a new threat to Iran's leaders on his Truth Social website.
KPop Demon hunters to return with new sequel
After months of speculation, Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed that a “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel is in development. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to write and direct the follow-up, which is reportedly targeting a 2029 release.
Stage set for 2026 Asian Games Fun Run
The Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) announced on Friday that all preparations for the 2026 Asian Games Fun Run have been completed. Organised by the NOC as
Driver blamed for Dhading bus accident
The committee investigating the Dhading bus accident has submitted its findings to Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal. A bus, registration number Ga 2 Kha 1421, tra
Amendment to abortion law imperative, as 52% abortions are still unsafe
Although safe abortion has been legally recognised in Nepal for two decades, society’s perception of it has not changed yet. While the Constitution guarantees safe mother
'Prolonged Gulf conflict may have chilling effect on economy'
Experts have warned that the escalating conflict in the Gulf region could have multifaceted impacts on Nepal’s economy, ranging from fuel supply disruptions and labour issues to rising inflation and a slowdown in economic activity.
A Pearl On Mumbai’s Shoreline
I have been to several prominent cities in India, including Kolkata, Chennai, and New Delhi, and stayed there for months. However, I had not had the opportunity to see Mumbai in Maharashtra – the much-touted commercial and financial
Idle Wisdom Must Serve Villages
The Kathmandu Valley has become a garrison for a vast army—not one preparing for the next operation, but one living in a state of comfortable post-war peace. This is an army not of weapons but of wisdom. It is comprised of retired civil serv
Promoting Safe And Sustainable Agriculture
The agricultural sector is the main pillar of Nepal supporting the economy, and millions of people rely on it as a source of livelihood. But with the rise in usage and improper application of pesticides, it has become a major cause for health
A Foreign Minister's Period-specific Memoir
Since the practice of formally naming a foreign minister came into being in Nepal after the epochal political and systemic change of 1951, two things have remained particularly noteworthy in our context. First, many prime ministers have e
Strong Emotional Impression
Rabi Nepali’s Dhanyabaad Zindagi, a collection of fifty-three poems, leaves a strong emotional impression. Many of his poems open with a tone of heaviness or pessimism, yet almost every piece moves towards light, hope and resol
One Health Is Nepal’s Best Investment
In 2023, Nepal levied a hidden tax on its own economic growth. It was called Lumpy Skin Disease. By the time the rains receded, the pathogen had infected more than 1.5 million cows and buffaloes and killed tens of thousands. The official
Visit To UK Parliament
For many years, I dreamed of visiting the UK Parliament after hearing about it from my father. Even when I was living in Nepal, I imagined how it would look inside. I thought I might never get the chance – until our Dartford Nepali community
