- Saturday, 9 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepali Congress, RSP Lock Horns
The largest opposition party, the Nepali Congress (NC), and a crucial partner in the ruling coalition, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), have recently been involved in a political standoff that has interrupted House of Representatives sessions. Some prominent
Challenges Of Implementing Constitution
The Constitution of Nepal was promulgated on September 20, 2015 after a long delay. With the declaration of Nepal as a federal republic and abolition of the monarchy, it became necessary to supplant the Constitution of Nepal, 2007 with a federal
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant increase accident risk, IAEA head says
The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency on Sunday condemned a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, saying such attacks “significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear accident."
Health Insurance Scheme
Basic health services are enshrined as fundamental rights in the Constitution of Nepal, which entitles basic health care to every Nepali citizen regardless of his/her income or social status. Health is also prioritised in the Sustainable Development
Tourists increasing in Pokhara
The number of tourists has increased in the touristic capital city Pokhara these days. As the eve of Nepali New Year is nearer, domestic and foreign tourists are thronging here. With it, tourism business and other activities in Pokhara have started regaining momentum. Seeing the progress in tourists' movement in the city, tourism entrepreneurs are found optimistic.
‘Formulation of law in priority for implementing federalism’
Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Padam Giri, said that the present government has given special attention to development and prosperity while implementing federalism. Speaking at a programme organised by Press Chaut
Local App Challenges Foreign Competitor
In South Africa, online food-ordering and delivery platforms are becoming increasingly popular. One of the international players “Uber Eats” has a problem of class and privilege. Uber Eats largely restricts itself to affluent suburbs and middle-class neighbourhoods.
Malaysian shoemaker apologizes for high heels
A Malaysian shoe company has apologized and stopped selling some of its footwear after some Muslims said the logo resembled the Arabic writing for the word God. Vern’s Holdings said the logo stamped on the soles of some high-heeled shoes depicted the silhouette of a stiletto heel with an ankle spiral wrap. It acknowledged, however, that shortcomings in the design may have led to the logo being misinterpreted. It said it acted immediately t
'Godzilla x Kong' maintains box-office dominion in 2nd weekend
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row, according to studio estimates Sunday. After its above-expecta
CAN unveils new jersey for T20 World Cup
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) unveiled the new jersey of the National Cricket team for the ICC T20 World Cup. Minister for Youth and Sports, Birajbhakta Shr
Voters in Ilam excited to elect their lawmaker
The voters in Ilam constituency number 2 are excited to elect their representative to the House of Representatives, the lower house of the Federal Parliament. The by-election is taking place on the 27th of this month. The by-election is being held here following the death of Subas Chandra Nembang on September 12, 2023 who was elected the HoR member from this constituency. Altogether 20 candidates are in fray in the by-election.
Efforts underway to clear House impasse
A meeting of ruling and opposition party leaders, chaired by Speaker Devraj Ghimire, concluded without reaching a consensus. The ruling party and the main opposition remained steadfast in their respective stances regarding the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the cooperative fraud case. During the discussion, the ruling party refused to form such a committee, while the main opposition
Police Post fails to shift to new building in lack of running water
The newly constructed police office in Chhatharjorpati-6 near Sidhuwa Bazaar, Dhankuta failed to come into operation after the area lacked sources of water. After the completion of the building, the then police chief of Koshi Province Ishwar Babu Karki inaugurated it in June 2021.
Army's mountain clean-up drive aims to collect tonnes of waste
The Nepali Army is beginning its fourth edition of the ‘Mountain Clean-up Campaign-2024’ from April 11 to June 5 as part of their objective to collect the garbage deposited in several mountains in Nepal.
Ukraine: Monumental Miscalculation
Many analysts and defence experts anticipated the on-going war in Ukraine to face fresh aggravation as a direct consequence of the massacre at the Moscow concert hall on March 22. At least 140 persons were killed. Four citizens of Tajikistan ar
