- Saturday, 2 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
When War Closes The Sky
Modern wars no longer disrupt only borders on land. Increasingly, they also fracture the skies that sustain global aviation. The latest escalation between Iran and Israel has once again shown how quickly geopolitical conflict can destab
'Golden Seeds' Glitter On Roof Of World
Potato seeds rarely make national headlines. Yet in China's western highlands, they are becoming a strategic asset. For years, discussions about food security have focused on acreage, yields, and imports. But the real foundation of agri
Healing The Healers
Who listens to the listener? Who is in favour of one who spends his/her days on others? A therapist is considered to be an emotionally resilient person who leads people through trauma, anxiety, and personal challenges in our society. However, we pay li
Voter Education In Vain
The high number of invalid ballots in the recent election to the House of Representatives has raised concerns about the effectiveness of voter education campaigns and the election process. According to preliminary reports, 3.5 per cent of vot
China projects stability amid Middle East war
China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday, projecting an image of domestic stability seemingly unaffected by the war in key trading partner Iran. Officials under Pr
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday, that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global football's showpiece event in the modern era.
Producers tease 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'Sinners' celebrations
The K-Pop Demon Hunters hit “Golden” has been performed several times over the past few months. Singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon’s shows, the Brit Awards and even the
Election police bid farewell nationwide
Election police temporarily hired and deployed to ensure the security of the House of Representatives elections have completed their service and were formally bid farewell amidst various functions across the country.
Karnali Highway still incomplete after 31 years, remains an election promise
The Karnali Highway has remained incomplete for more than three decades, despite repeatedly being raised as a major election issue by political leaders. Passengers travelling along the highway are forced
RSP ends dominance of left parties, Nepali Congress in Bagmati
Following Nepal’s transition to federalism, the Nepali Congress and leftist parties had long dominated Bagmati Province. But in the latest House of Representatives election, they suffered a humiliating defeat, winning one seat each.
EC allocates 110 seats to six parties
The Election Commission has allocated 110 House of Representatives seats under the proportional representation (PR) system to six political parties that crossed the three per cent threshold in the March 5 election. The Commission on Thursday allocated seat
Jute mills hit by raw material crunch
Jute mills, which have long symbolised the industrial identity of eastern Nepal, are currently facing a serious crisis. Following a significant decline in the import
Himalayan Whitewater pushes adventure
The 24th Himalayan Whitewater Challenge 2026, and the 50th International Himalayan Rafting and Kayaking Festival kicked off on the Trishuli River on Tuesday. The international festivals of rafting and kay
'Eyes to Edge' exhibition concludes
The international art exhibition ‘Eyes to Edge’ concluded in Kathmandu on Wednesday. The exhibition was organised by the Kochi Fine Art Club, India, in collaboration with the Contemporary Painting Department and the Craft–Handicraft Department of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
Champions League Bayern and Atletico win big, Liverpool lose, Barcelona held
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid took giant strides toward the Champions League quarterfinals with big wins Tuesday. Liverpool and Barcelona still have work to do. Bayern thrashed A
