- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Application for FDB chairman sought
The Ministry for Communication and Information Technology has initiated the process of appointing a new Chairman at the Film Development Board (FDB). Publishing a notice on Wednesday, the ministr
Prince says there is lot to improve
Nepali badminton star Prince Dahal lost all his three matches but learned a lot from the Paris Olympics. After wrapping up his first summer games on Wednesday, Prince said he needed to improve in many areas. “This Olympics was very important for me. Due to a lack of experience, I could not perform well. But I learned a lot from it.” Prince, who is in Group P, played his last ma
Development Roadmap
One day after a bureaucratic reshuffle, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed secretaries to deliver good governance, effective public services and timely completion of development projects. While interacting with the top civil servants,
EVs Ease Urban Mobility
In the bustling cities of Nepal, where rapid urban development and economic progress intersect with complex environmental challenges, the issue of air pollution remains a pressing concern. The vibrant capital city, Kathmandu, often grapp
Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months
The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections.
Contract signed to build 400 kV substation in Damauli under MCA Compact
MCA-Nepal has signed the final substation contract with Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd. (TEECL), India to construct a 400 kV substation with US$ 38.89 million investment in Damauli, Tanahun district.
Hamas leader Haniyeh is killed in Iran by alleged Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risks escalating the conflict even as the U.S. and other nations were scrambling to prevent an all-out regional war. Iran's supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel. There was no immediate comment from Israel, which has pledged to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders over the group’s O
Women mark 'Madhushravani' in Mithila region
'Madhushravani' is considered an important festival in the Mithila region. This festival has kept alive the cultures of the Mithila region. The unique festival of Madhushravani, a 13-day ritual, is observed by the newlywed women. It teaches the way of life for married women. This year, this festival started on July 26 (Friday) and will conclude on August 7 (Wednesday).
CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League Nepal ready to make use of home advantage
Nepal is ready to make use of the home-court advantage as the national women's volleyball team aims for the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League title. The league kicks off at the covered hall of Dasarath Rangasla on Thursday. Along with host Nepal, Defending champion India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Iran are in the fray for the title. Nepal’s captain Aruna Shahi said her girls are ready for the home exploit. “We are well prepared. We have learned a lot from the two-month-long training and the friendly matches with the Russian team.
Govt recommends envoys for 18 countries
The government has recommended new ambassadors to 18 countries and recalled envoys from four other countries. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on July 29 made decisions to this effect.
A Treaty Without Any Utility?
Seventy-four years have gone by since Nepal and India signed, on 31st July 1950, an accord officially billed as the Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Independent India was barely three-year- old and Nepal was still under the autocratic family r
Storytellers Must Set Social Trend
Devi Pratibha Ji, who recently came to Kathmandu from Vrindavan of India to deliver sermon on religion, has been a topic of conversation not only among Nepali households but also in the social media. The 23-year-old Nepali, born in Kavre and
Breakthrough made in main tunnel of Rahughat hydel project
The main tunnel – 6.27 km – of the Rahughat Hydroelectricity Project has seen a 'breakthrough'. The 40 MW project is promoted by the Ne
Biratnagar’s business community welcomes monetary policy
Industrialists and businesspeople of Biratnagar have expressed belief that the Monetary Policy of the current Fiscal Year 2023/24 would make the national economy more vibrant. Speaking at an interaction organisated by the
Measuring water level at poor pay
Age has not stopped gauge-reader Ramlautan Chaudhary from working. Even though he is 72 years old, his passion is no less than that of a young man. Chaudhary, who lives in Pahalmanpur of Kailali, has been measuring the water level of the Kandra River at the Pahalmanpur water measuring station. "I have been doing this work since 2056 BS," he added further, "I will continue to do this work as long as I can."
