- Friday, 22 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Bayern lift German Super Cup
Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 2-1 away on Saturday to lift the German Super Cup for a 10th time. The match, which ope
PIA records 42 flights in 2.5 years
The Pokhara Regional International Airport (PIA), a Rs. 22 billion project, was able to conduct only 42 international flights in the past more than two-and-a-half years. Except for a few chartered services and Him
Rare Himalayan Wood Owl spotted in Thumkerani
A pair of the globally rare Himalayan Wood Owl (Strix nivicolum) has been spotted in Thumkerani, Maijogmai Rural Municipality, Ilam. Wildlife photographer Deven Kharel from Jhapa and
Petrol price up by Rs. 2 per litre, diesel, kerosene drop by Rs. 1
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has adjusted the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC's board of directors held o
MBBS classes at Purbanchal University from this year
Starting this year, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme will commence at Purbanchal University, situated in Gothgaon, Sundarharaicha, Morang. Following the establishment of the medical college, local residents have expressed enthusiasm. Particularly, those who migrated from the hills to the vicinity of the university are optimistic that new commercial opportunities will arise after the initiation of the medical programme.
Turmeric factory begins doing brisk business
Within just one month of its operation, the Maya Dharane Turmeric Industry in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has achieved sales worth Rs. 3.8 million. The factory, which was inaugura
Second defeat for Nepal in Australia
Nepal suffered a 32-run defeat against Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second match of the ongoing Top End T20 Series in Australia. Chasing a target of 187 at the Marrara Cric
Karnali Highway blocked 21 times in three months
The Karnali Highway, a vital road connecting the Karnali region with the rest of Nepal, has faced repeated disruptions due to landslides since mid-June. According to police records, the highway has been blocked 21 times in just two months.
Cuban exiles honoured in Miami
For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami's Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule.
Misri to arrive in Kathmandu today
Foreign Secretary of India Vikram Misri is coming to Nepal for a two-day official visit from 17 to 18 August. He is coming here at the invitation of Nepal’s
Stage Set To End Ukraine War
The much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska did not bring an immediate result to end the war in Ukraine but kicked off a process towards that direction. Their talks remained ‘productive’ and ‘constructive’ but their details are yet to be revealed. It is positive that both leaders have come out of the business-as-usual approach to resolve the brutal conflict that erupted out of vested geopolitical intere
How Music Helps Personal Healing
Music is one of humanity's oldest friends. Interestingly, it has been an important and integral aspect of human life from the pulsating drum beats of ancient ceremonies to the streaming playlists of the digital age. It is beyond mere amusem
Cultivate Positive Habits
Have you ever wondered why we tend to repeat certain actions while avoiding others? Whether it’s giving your dog a treat for following a command or losing phone privileges for missing a deadline, these small everyday experiences are act
Dearth Of Fertiliser
We are in the middle of the monsoon season. Paddy plantations are at the final stage of completion nationwide. To ramp up their agricultural yield, farmers are desperate for fertilisers, which contribute to food production by provid
82 MW electricity from Solukhola connected to national grid
The 82 MW Lower Solu Hydropower Project, built in Solukhola in Solukhumbu, which is the hub of large hydropower projects, has been connected to the national transmission line. The electricity generated from the projec
