- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
$300bn a year deal for climate cash at UN summit sparks outrage
United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate change, aimed at helping developing nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations.
President approves army deployment in by-election
President Ramchandra Paudel has approved the deployment of the army for the upcoming by-elections. On the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, Pres
Nutrition Is Key To Manage Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, but it is also one of the most manageable with the right strategies. While medications and medical interventions play a crucial role, the power of nutriti
BRI On Political Radar Again
China’s trillion-dollar global project - Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) - is once again on the political radar in Nepal ahead of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China slated for December 2 to 5. In Nepal, BRI is discuss
44 Candidates in the Fray for Eight Posts in Karnali
A total of 44 candidates are competing for eight vacant posts in Karnali Province in the upcoming local-level by-elections scheduled for 1 December. Of these, 41 are from political parties, while three are independent candidates.
Bridge collapse hampers people’s movement
Locals have been facing problems due to the lack of maintenance and reconstruction of the collapsed Jabdighat Bridge connecting district headquarters of Bardiya with Barbadriya Municipality
Sound Credit Rating
Nepal has secured a BB- score with stable outlook in its first-ever sovereign credit rating. The rating process, conducted by Fitch Ratings Ltd., involved a comprehensive evaluation of the country's economic stru
Endangered Kusunda culture on brink of extinction
The language and culture of the Kusunda community are on the brink of extinction due to the lack of preservation efforts. As the population of the community declines, its unique language and traditions are on the verge of disappearing. Indra Maya Kusunda, a resident of Dihigaun in Byas Municipality-10, knows only a little of the Kusunda language.
Voters reject historic election reforms across US
Two weeks before Election Day, activists from across the country gathered for an online rally heralding the historic number of state ballot initiatives seeking to change the way people vote. Hopes were high
Koshi Province to observe 2082 BS as ‘Visit Koshi Year’
Koshi Province is making preparations to declare upcoming 2082 BS (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025) as 'Visit Koshi Year' to promote tourism in the region. Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning of Koshi, Ram Rana, informed about the upcoming scheme of the province while addressing the inauguration of a 'Food Festival' in Ilam on Saturday. Minister Rana said the initiative aims to highlight Koshi Province as a prime tourist destination.
Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'
Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The Grammy winner's 12
Development of Dolakha priority for Bagmati govt: CM Lama
Chief Minister of Bagmati Province Bahadur Singh Lama (Tamang) has said that the development of Dolakha is a priority for the Bagmati Province Government. Chief Minister Lama said so while speaking at an interaction programme with the Judicial Committee and people’s representatives organised by the Office of the Chief Justice in Charikot on Saturday. Minister Lama, highlighted Dolakha’s tourism potential and assured that the provincial government would support efforts to promote tourism.
Taekwondo coach Adhikari outperforms in Master Course
Taekwondo coach Jagannath Adhikari was honoured as the outstanding candidate in a Master Course by Kukkiwon, aka World Taekwondo Headquarters. He participated in the 115th 3rd class International Taekwondo Master Course 2024 in Chicago, USA, from November 11 to 21.
Singh conducts solo campaign to conserve endangered vultures
While the Karnali Province government is only now drafting plans for vulture conservation, Govinda Bahadur Singh of Barekot Rural Municipality-5, Jajarkot, has been leading a solo campaign for nearly a decade, funding the effort with his personal resources.
Charlotte airport workers voting for strike
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport filled out paper ballots on a busy Friday before Thanksgiving to decide whether to go on a 24-hour strike during the holidays.
