- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Musicians set up Saru Sangeet Puraskar in memory of their mother
Lokpriya Saru Sangeet Ghar, a music and dance centre, has announced the establishment of Saru Sangeet Rastriya Purasakar (Saru Music National Award) in memory of the late Saraswati Niraula.
Nepal to host South Asian Regional Table Tennis qualification for Paris Olympics
Nepal is hosting the South Asian Regional Qualification Tournament for table tennis in May with the winners qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war
As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine's east and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting.
How the arrival of iodised salt changed America
In the early 20th century, iodine deficiency was ravaging much of the northern United States. The region was widely known as the “goiter belt,” for the goiters - heavily swollen thyroid glands - that bulged from many residents’ necks. The issue was more than cosmetic: Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and lactation
Gorkhapatra enters 124th year of publication
Baisakh 24th marks a significant milestone in the history of Nepali journalism as Gorkhapatra, the oldest daily of Nepal, enters the 124th year of its publication.
Japan Values Ties With Nepal
Namaste my dear Nepali friends. What do you think of when you hear the word "Japan"? The first thing that comes to the minds of the Japanese people when we hear the word "Nepal" is the div
Time To Decriminalise Cannabis
Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, has long been a topic of debate and controversy. However, as societal attitudes shift and scientific research advances, it is time to reevaluate o
USAID supports to expand children's hospital with disabilities
USAID will be providing support to enhance the service delivery of the Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC), Banepa. The Centre focuses on improving the efficiency and services provided to physically disabled children. USAID through the American Himalaya Foundation, will extend diverse support to the Centre through th
Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected "catastrophic" surge of water.
Albatross Australia and New Zealand Tour 2024
Formed in 1998, Albatross is the most celebrated outfit of Nepali music with a rampant influence in both a local and global scale. Dominating the mid-late 2000s’ playlists with hits like “Far
Mules start to disappear in Kalikot
Mules, considered as dependable means of transportation in mountainous and hilly regions, are facing a gradual decline. Once hailed as “mountain trucks” for their role in transporting goods, mules have started vanishing with the expansion of roads to remote areas across the country. Today, in places like Kalikot, mules are nowhere to be found.
Ethos Of Press Freedom
Press freedom is an integral part of democratic society. We can't imagine a vibrant and liberal system in the absence of free press. It enables the journalists and media organisations to ope
Remembering Spartacus
The workers around the world celebrated the International Labour Day on May 1st by remembering Haymarket incident in Chicago of the United States of America. On the May 1st in the year 1886 AD, the workers were demanding for an eight-hour work day and demonstrating peacefully at the Haymarket area in Chicago, amid the demonstrations, a bomb was exploded killing
VP Yadav calls for diabetes awareness in Nepal
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, expressed concern over the escalating number of deaths due to heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure in recent years, emphasising the importance of their management.
Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is controlled dance pop
In the chorus of “Whatcha Doing,” the fifth track on Dua Lipa’s latest album, she sings: “But if control is my religion / And I’m headed for collision / Lost my 20/20 vision,” referencing the unexpected pull of a new partner.
