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What do Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, and now OpenAI, the developer of revolutionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, among many other juggernauts, have in common? The answ
Thame Flood: A Wake-up Call
When United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Nepal in November last year, he warned of worsening climate change vulnerabilities for countries like Nepal. His cautioning has proved to be real because the country has begun suffering from climate change effects. The mountain region is more susceptible to such effects than other parts of the country. Studies show that this Himalayan nation r
Nepal requests China to convert loan for Pokhara airport into grant
The Government of Nepal has requested China to convert the loan taken to build the Pokhara Regional International Airport into a grant. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has also writt
Ropai Jatra celebrated with much fanfare
Govinda Rai of Dhankuta Municipality Ward-5 was seen wearing women’s attire on Wednesday, looking like a traditional Kirati woman. Rai was not the only one, other men from the area
Child marriage persists in Nepal
Although the law prohibits marriage before the age of 20, Nepal stands second in South Asia in terms of child marriage. According to the National Census 2021 Data on Children, 74,272 people get married between the ages of 10 and 17.
70,000 tonnes of vegetables being produced in Dadeldhura annually
The vegetable farming started three decades ago has taken a commercial form. After 2050 BS, vegetable farming started from Dola of Amargadhi Municipality-1 and Manana of Ward no.11 which has now spread commercially throughout the district. More than half of the vegetables produced in Dadeldhura are supplied outside the district.
Nepal enter semi-finals of SAFF U-20 unbeaten
Host Nepal topped Group A after winning both the group matches and entered the semi-final of the SAFF U-20 Championship as ‘unbeaten’. Nepal defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in the final group match played in Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Thursday.
‘Raintertainment’ event to display rain dance and fashion show
A musical event and dance party called ‘Raintertainment’ is set to take place in Pokhara. This entertainment event, which has been
Artist embraces his roots through contemporary rap
Backstage at a celebration of Indigenous peoples in Mexico City's sprawling central square, Carlos CGH traced his fingers across a black and red “gabán,” which is similar to a poncho. The garment, native to the
Morang local levels building integrated disaster management centre
Four municipalities in Morang district have decided to construct an integrated disaster management centre. Rangeli and Sunbarshi Municipalit
Zero-tolerance on corruption not just rhetoric: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reiterated that the coalition between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress is aimed at stabilising the nation and fostering economic development in the country.
Transitional justice bill gets National Assembly’s approval
The National Assembly unanimously passed the Transitional Justice bill, without any amendments, during its meeting on Thursday. The bill, which was earlier passed by the House of Representatives
Govt Has No Option But To Deliver
The Prime Minister and the senior coalition party leaders commit to working towards achieving transformative changes in the governance and development of the country. Obviously, for the present Nepal
Reviewing The Media Council Bill
The Media Council Bill, initially registered in the parliament five years ago and widely criticised for its 'anti-press freedom' provisions, was re-registered at the National Assembly on April 25, 2024, with sign
Koshi Provincial Assembly meeting set to convene on August 30
The Koshi Provincial Assembly meeting is scheduled for August 30. The secretariat of the provincial assembly announced this in a notice published on Tuesday afternoon.
