- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
1,300 people from Myanmar cross into Thailand amid border clashes
About 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand, officials said Saturday, as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic guerillas. Fighters from the Karen
Coalition Unity Under The Strain?
One and a half months after the five-party coalition government was formed, it is still struggling to come out of teething troubles. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda had himself aired his frustration
E-cigarette Detrimental To Health
E-cigarettes, also known as vapes or electronic nicotine delivery systems, have become increasingly popular in recent years. While some people view them as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, there is stil
286 firms registered in nine months
Domestic and foreign investment of around Rs. 165 billion has been proposed during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. According to the monthly report released by
Foot trail constructed from Dharan to Sangurigadhi
Under the leadership of Harka Raj Rai, the Mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, the construction of a footpath from Dharan to the historic Sangurigadhi has started through labour donations aiming to enhance accessibility to this tourist destination area.
Russia nears Kharkiv offensive, prompting some to flee while others remain
A 79-year-old woman makes the sign of the cross and, gripping her cane, leaves her home in a quaint village in northeast Ukraine. Torn screens, shatter
Bluesss generates waves with anticipated romantic ballad from third EP
Suraj Shahi Lama a.k.a. Bluesss is a singer-songwriter, rapper and music producer garnering massive attention with his diverse style of music and ingenious collaborations. Before debuting in the digital platform
Douse Forest Fires
Each year in the dry months from mid-March to mid-May, the news of forest fires and loss of lives, property, biodiversity and soil quality make the headlines. But the preparedness and contingency plans to combat t
Time To Prove Mettle
When Balen Shah announced his candidacy for the mayoral position in the previous local election, social media went berserk, showing immense support for the rapper previously known for singing emotionally charged lyrics. His resounding victory over his rivals implied the message that Kathmandu was desperate to have a mayor who doesn’t strictly adhere to party ideologies. Till now, his work has been up to the mark, and it’s likely that he will continue working in the same spirit.
Industrial Expo, CAN Infotech Fair underway in Bharatpur
An ‘Industrial Expo and CAN Infotech Fair-2081’ has begun in Bharatpur since Friday. Chitwan Association of Industries and Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation), Chitwan have jointly organised the fair as part of the exhibition and fair festival targeting Bharatpur visit year 2024 to market domestic products and support entrepreneurship development through technology transfer.
Joint effort for fire prevention awareness campaign
Jhapa police have initiated an awareness campaign aimed at fire prevention, after the surge in fire incidents in different parts of the country. This campaign targets high-risk areas prone to fires, including squatter settlements.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is here
Taylor Swift has released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department." But just how poetic is it? Is it even possible to close read lyrics like poems, divorced from their source material? The Associated Press spoke to four experts to assess how Swift's latest album stacks up to poetry. Allison Adair, a profe
Ancient Indian snake possibly longer than a school bus, weighing a ton
An ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton, researchers reported Thursday. Fossils found near a coal mine revealed a snake that stretched an estimated 36 feet (11 meters) to 50 feet (15 meters).
Paralympian Palesha, Kabiraj 2080’s best taekwondo practitioner, instructor
Paralympian Palesha Goverdhan has been adjudged as the ‘Best Taekwondo Practitioner of the Year’ while Kabiraj Negi Lama was awarded as the ‘Best Taekwondo Coach of the Year’. The Nepal Taekwondo Association (NTA) presented the awards for the recently concluded 2080 B.S. during the association’s eighth annual general assembly in Sauraha, Chitwan, on Saturday.
Political dynamics shifts in Ilam-2 by-poll
Amidst the fervour of the upcoming by-election slated for April 27, Sumitra, a businesswoman from Mangalbare Ilam, finds herself busy reciprocating namaste greetings to the election candidates.
