- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
SKorean adoptees query their past, quest for finding families
Dozens of South Korean adoptees, many in tears, have responded to an investigation led by The Associated Press and documented by Frontline (PBS) last week on Korean adoptions. The investigation reported dubious child-gathering practices and fraudulent paperwork involving South Korea’s foreign adoption program, which peaked in the 1970s and `80s amid huge Western demands for babies. Here are some of the problems
Hot air balloon flights resume in Pokhara
The hot air balloon flights, which were suspended due to the monsoon, have now resumed in Pokhara. Flights have started from Pame, located above the Lakeside.
Humanitarian aid distributed to flood victims in Sunsari
A delegation from the UAE Red Crescent has distributed humanitarian aid to the people affected by floods from various rivers in Sunsari. The UAE Red Crescent has implemented the humanitarian project with the assistance and coordination of the UAE Embassy in Kathmandu and relevant authorities. Samir Khan, a local supporter, informed
Maguire spares Man Utd's blushes in Europe as Chelsea, Tottenham win
Harry Maguire struck in the 91st minute to spare Manchester United's blushes as they rescued a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, while Chelsea kickstarted their Conference League campaign with a home win.
Suman Barsha’s 'Abhyantar' launched
Author Suman Barsha has come up with a collection of short stories titled 'Abhyantar' in Nepali. Writers Dr. Abhi Subedi, Gyanu Pandey, Nayanraj Pandey, professors Jagat Timilsina and Binod Chandra Panta and publisher Pushparaj Poudel jointly launched the anthology amid a presence of literary figures in the capital on Thursday.
Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut suburbs, cut off crucial crossing into Syria
Israel carried out a series of massive airstrikes overnight in southern suburbs of Beirut and another that cut off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, a main crossing point for tens of thousands of people fleeing Israeli bombardment.
EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs
European Union countries on Friday voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continued between Brussels and Beijing to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute before an end-of-October deadline.
Menstruating women still banned from consuming milk products
Believe it or not, a tradition prohibiting menstruating women from consuming milk, curd and whey still exists in Bajura district. After the shamans tell locals that if a w
Local levels of 14 districts to be declared disaster-crisis areas
Various local levels of 14 districts severely affected by floods, landslides and inundations have been recommended for declaration as disaster crisis-affected areas. The 26th meeting of the executive committee of the National D
41 disaster hit local levels declared crisis zones
The government has decided to announce the 41 local levels hit hard by the floods and landslides as the disaster hit crisis zones for three months. The meeting of the Co
Strengthening Care And Support Systems
The world’s population is still increasing. Obviously, population ageing is a global trend reshaping the landscape of societies worldwide. According to the United Nations, the life expectancy at birth exceeds 75 yea
Trishna's Innovative Fusion Of Mithila Art In Products
In the heart of Lalitpur, Trishna Singh Bhandari is leading a cultural revival that celebrates Madhesi heritage and art. Balancing her role as Private Sector Engagement Manager at Swisscontact Nepal with her pas
October Astronomical Occasions
The night skies of this month would proudly present planets pleasantly along with scintillating stars and charismatic constellations that bejewel the heavens. Elusive planet Mercury would be lost in solar gla
The Role Of Diet For Good Health
There are various modes of treatment, each aimed at making patients disease-free. Over time, public preferences have shifted. For example, in Nepal, there's a history of requesting campaigns with Dhami and
Novella Loafer: An Introspection Into Failure
The novella Loafer is an introspective exploration of how we encounter failure. The word "failure" might carry negative connotations, but it is often the first step toward success. We need to make that initia
