- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
House approves Investment Bill
The House of Representatives on Monday approved amendments introduced by the National Assembly concerning a bill aimed at revising various Nepali laws related to facilitating investments. Minister for Communications and Informat
Government spends 52.2 % of capital budget
Capital budget mobilisation has continued with the pitiful trend and remained one of the worst in the past several years. The utilisation of the capital budget allocated
Finally, Labour’s Test To Deliver
There has been a change of guards with a record mandate at London’s 10 Downing Street after last Thursday’s general election for the 650-member House of Commons. In Keir Starmer, 61, will the voters in the United Kingdom get the strong l
Contain Dengue Transmission Risk
With the onset of monsoon, more cases of dengue have been reported across Nepal, posing a higher risk of this deadly mosquito-borne disease being transmitted as an epidemic. As the country is expected to witness more than average rainf
Film on Bhagat Sarbajit Bishwokarma to be made
A film based on the biography of Bhagat Sarbajit Bishwokarma, the founding leader of the oppressed Dalit free movement in Nepal, is going to be produced. The Gandaki Provincial government has allocated Rs. 1 million in next year’s budget for this film. Bhagat was born in 1893 in Ward Number -7 of Baglung Municipality.
Monsoon mayhem continues nationwide
Lifestyle of people across the country affected on Sunday because of monsoon mahem nationwide.
Climate-resilient Farming
Paddy plantation is now at its peak across the country, with the continuous rains that remain the key source of irrigation for the arable land. Nepali farmers have to wait for the arrival of the monsoon to soak and mobilise the soil before startin
Monsoon Brings Joy
Every year, as June leaves room for July, I find myself eagerly anticipating the arrival of the monsoon rains in Kathmandu. This period, marked by heavy clouds and refreshing downpours, has a charm all its own. While some may bemoan
Cultural programme sensitizes public on development issues
A cultural programme featuring a variety of activities was organised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Butwal, Rupandehi district of Lumbini Province on Saturday.
2024 K-pop World Festival held in Kathmandu
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal held the ‘2024 K-Pop World Festival’ at the Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi, on Saturday. The ‘K-pop World Festival’ is an annual eve
Israeli protesters block highways to pressure for cease-fire
Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a cease-fire that could bring back hostages held by Hamas.
Pyuthan farmers provided buffalo calves
Sarumarani Rural Municipality in Pyuthan district has distributed buffalo calves to the farmers. According to the rural municipality, buffalo calves were
Rise in dengue cases feared amid monsoon disasters
With the onset of monsoon, concerns are growing about a potential rise in dengue cases across Nepal, including Kathmandu. The combination of rainwater and hot weather poses significant public health challenges, as this season creates an ide
48 dead, 54 injured in 28 days of monsoon calamity
At least 16 persons were killed and two went missing in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in three days from Friday to Sunday. In the monsoon-induced disasters that occurred in different parts of the country from July 5 to 7, 28 persons were injured and 27 infrastructures were destroyed.
Addressing Health Issues Of Minorities
The discourse surrounding the health needs of the LGBTQIA+ community is evolving, reflecting a growing recognition of the unique challenges and requirements faced by its members. Among these, the issue of hormonal needs stands out as partic
