Progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains uneven and inadequate across various segments of the population and within the five subregions of Asia and the Pacific. According to a new report published by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on Thursday, gender and location remain key factors in determining levels of poverty and inequality in the region.
Marasini Haridevi Koirala, an affluent figure in Nepali folk music, embarked on her formal musical journey for the first time with the song ‘Paina Khabara’ in 1985. When Koirala created this song, she never anticipated becoming a singer.
The release date of the first Nepali animated film, ‘Salina: Yoddha Rajkumari,’ has been announced on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. Releasing a poster on Wednesday, the production
Around the world, voters appear to be turning away from traditional political organisations. The latest election results in Pakistan indicates that the traditional dynastic political parties like Pakistan People’s Party led
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto had a strong lead in an early, unofficial tally of Indonesia’s presidential race Wednesday, suggesting the former general may be able to avoid a runoff.
The Netherlands, Nepal and Namibia are three of the best Associate teams in international cricket and the trio is kicking off the four-year cycle of 24 tri-series under ICC CWC League 2 (2024-2027) on Thursday (February 15).
According to the 2021 census, 2.2 million Nepalis reside overseas. In the fiscal year 2022/23 Nepal received remittance of Rs 1220.56. What would be the impact on the economy if even a fraction of the overseas popul
Nepal is endowed with rich biodiversity. This is because of diverse topography, climatic zones and altitudinal variations. 86 per cent of its land consists of hills and high mountains, and 14 per cent the flat lands in
The opportunity to study abroad is usually a privileged migration experience compared to others. However, migration is difficult. The process of adaptation and the anxiety that comes with migration are com
Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne's form "extraordinary" after the Belgian was involved in all three goals as Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 on Tuesday to close in on the Champions League quarter-finals.
Badri Binod Prateek, a journalist from Kaski, Pokhara, has been awarded the Gotame Journalism Award this year. The award is established by the Journalist
A Texas company has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government and the state of New Mexico to address air pollution concerns in the largest oil and gas producing region in the United States.
The Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Kedar Karki, has announced that the provincial government will cover all the medical treatment expenses of children aged up to 10 years in the province.
Workers who help bring Disneyland's beloved characters to life — including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Cinderella — are looking to unionise. Labour organisers announce
Arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico fell by half in January from record highs in December to the third lowest month of Joe Biden's presidency, authorities said Tuesday. The sharp drop is welco