- Saturday, 2 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Valley sky choked by haze, ranks third most polluted city
For the next three days, the skies over the Kathmandu Valley will remain gloomy due to a low-pressure system in the lower atmosphere affecting areas eastward from the Gandaki Province.
24 held for attempting to disrupt elections
Police have arrested 24 individuals from different parts of the country for engaging in activities against the election and violating the election code of conduct during the House of Representatives elections held on Thursday.
Israeli strikes hit Iran, Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic's fleet of warships.
'There will be nerves': India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
India face New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time but under huge pressure with the weight of a nation on their shoulders.
Overcoming Politics Of Cognitive Dissonance
ognition pertains to a psychological process of individual thinking, feeling and motivation to do something just and crave for recognition from others. Its consistency is marked by a harmonious process of acquiring knowledge, cultivating passion and a fine attitude of persons. Cognitive dissonance, by contrast, indicates a condition of stress, contradiction, discrep
Women's Equality Still Has Long Way To Go
Much has been talked and written about women's empowerment. Over the years, new laws have been passed to enhance their empowerment, and they have been rightfully celebrat
For Meaningful Success
Most of us grow up believing that meaning is something to be uncovered. We assume that if we search long enough through work, relationships, or self-reflection, we’ll eventually stu
KMC to host Women's Day dialogue
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is organising an interactive programme to hear from women leaders from various fields about their journey to leadership on the occasion of the 116th International Women’s Day on Sunday.Suit
China, NKorea advance to Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals
Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday. Midfielder Myong
Morang mustard farmers facing losses
Farmers in Morang who cultivate mustard were unable to recover even their investment costs this year. After unseasonal rain in mid-October, farmers planted mustard late, resulting in a decline in production.
Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side’s troops
Pakistani and Afghan forces launched multiple strikes at each other in cross-border clashes on Friday, and each side claimed to have killed dozens more enemy troops in what has been the deadliest fighting yet between the two neighbors — a conflict that Islamabad has declared to be an “open war.”
Ugandan troops help S. Sudan airstrikes
Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians a year ago, according to a U.N. inquiry. Joint aerial bombar
Govt turns September protest into peaceful polls
Against the backdrop of last year’s intense youth-led protests and fears of renewed unrest, the nation on Thursday successfully conducted the House of Representatives (HoR) election in a remarkably peaceful and bloodshed-free manner.
RSP heads for absolute majority
As vote counting of the election of the House of Representatives continues across the country, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading towards an absolute majority in the 275-member Lower House.
Shaping Health And Illness Narratives
Within and across societies, health beliefs influence how people think about their illness and health problems, when and from whom they seek healthcare, how they respond to community-based interve
