- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
In Belarus, the native language is vanishing as Russian takes prominence
When school started this year for Mikalay in Belarus, the 15-year-old discovered that his teachers and administrators no longer called him by that name. Instead, they referred to him as Nikolai, its Russian equivalent.
Nation will become free of street children within this year: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed his commitment to making Nepal a street children-free nation within this fiscal year. Speaking at a programme organised at the Pri
September Skies Illuminate Cosmic Wonders
The cool night skies of this month would display perplexing planets, stunning stars, confounding constellations, and enchanting entities that embellish the heavens. Planet Mercury could be marked in the eastern sky before sunrise for a f
Nayaghare comes up with ‘Aagoko Biu’
Essayist and travel writer Yubaraj Nayaghare has come up with his 19th book ‘Agoko Biu’ (Seed of Fire) a collection of essays. Earlier, he had nine travelogues and 10 essay works to his credit. Nayaghare is known for skillfully portraying the neglected aspects of Nepali society in his essays, drawing from raw, authentic, and traditional Nepali characters and imagery. In 2008, he won the Madan Puraskar for his autobiographical essay collection ‘Ek Haatko Taali’.
The Spectacle Of Democratic Life
The spectacle of democratic life dwells on the quality of politics, in the desire of people for a good life, supported by their political leaders with full accountability and obligations, unscathed by special interest groups of society bent on conf
How Libraries Can Promote Literacy In Nepal
In Nepal, where literacy rates still lag behind the global average, public and community libraries are more than just repositories of books—they are powerful tools for promoting literacy and fostering a culture of reading. Libraries provide
Regular flights to Resunga resume
Regular flights from Resunga Airport in Gulmi have resumed after almost two months. The flights that have been suspended since June 28 due to poor weather conditions resumed on Friday. According to Suman Thapa, the Station Chief of Resunga Airport, Nepal Airlines resumed its flight from Kathmandu to Gulmi carrying 13 passengers, likewise, 15 passengers boarded from Gulmi to Kathmandu, on Friday. "There were no passengers to board from G
Befriending Anger
One client remarked, "My father's anger is responsible for my trauma." Another shared, "I was never allowed to show my anger." Yet another confessed, "I've already hurt so many people with my anger." These are just a few examples of the man
Russia to expel 6 British envoys accusing for spying
The Russian authorities accused six British diplomats of spying and said they would be expelled, as tensions between Moscow and the West grow during an intensified push by Ukraine to loosen restrictions on using weapons provided by the U.S. and Britain to strike Russia.
Gold price reaches record high, per tola price reaches Rs. 156, 300
Gold price reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Friday after its price increased by Rs. 3,000 on a single day. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and
China is raising its retirement age to 63 years for men
Starting next year, China will raise its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world's major economies, in an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the country’s legislature, passed the new policy Friday after a sudden announcement earlier in the week that it was reviewing the measure, state broadcaster CCTV announced.
FMTC to sell 1,500 goats, 300 Chyangras in Kathmandu this Dashain
Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC), the state-owned entity, is planning to sell about 1,800 goats and mountain goats (Chyangra) in the Kathmandu Valley during the Dashain festival this year.
Dhanpal Fort in Belbari in neglected state
Dhanpalgadhi (Dhanpal Fort) located in Kaseni of Belbari Municipality-5, is listed among the top 100 tourist destinations by the Nepal Government. However, the fort remains neglected despite its historical significance and the government’s expenditure of nearly Rs. 90 million on revamping the site.
Infrastructure Summit stresses development issues
The Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024 concluded in the Capital on Friday with extensive deliberations on cross-cutting issues of development including energy and water resources, digital and information technology, transport infrastructure construction, urban development and waste management.
CPN-UML meet approves annual action plan
A secretariat meeting of the ruling CPN-UML has approved the annual action plan of the party. The secretariat meeting held at the party office
