- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Craze For Internet Fads
In the vastness of the internet, one can perceive a myriad selection of fads which range from diet and exercise to health, lifestyle and wellbeing. As such, fads are short-lived trends that go viral online. Today, social media has become a haven for internet fads. Very often, the content of a short video in TikTok, a reel in Instagram or a post in Facebook make such an impact that they amass millions of views. They range from frivolous (cat videos) to solemn (mental health suggestions).
Police seal Meenakshi Food Industry
Police have sealed Meenakshi Food Industry located in Mahalaxmi Municipality-8 in Lalitpur for selling expired and adulterated food items. The industry has been accused of engaging in activities that adversely affect the health of the general consumer by re-labelling various expired food items and selling them in the market, according to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office.
Storm kills 3; flash flood alerts still in effect in LA
A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of rain over parts of Los Angeles on Monday, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes while people living in homeless encampments in many parts of the city scrambled for safety.
Over 130 leading scientists from 70 countries in capital
Over 130 leading scientists and subject experts from 70 countries have arrived in Kathmandu for the third author meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) nexus assessment.
Ajaya diamond partners with Al Ali
International diamond brand of Ajaya has entered into a commercial partnership with the renowned Dubai-based conglomerate, Al Ali Group. "This landmark partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, aims to push Ajaya into the global market while fostering joint ventures in Nepal's thriving tourism industry," said the company in a statement.
Australia take just 6.5 overs to thrash woeful WIndies
Australia needed just 6.5 overs to thrash a woeful West Indies by eight wickets in an embarrassing end to their one-day international series in Canberra on Tuesday, with Jake Fraser-McGurk slamming 41 off 18 balls.
Traffic police fines 27 for modifying motorcycles
The traffic police have taken action against 27 motorcycle owners who caused noise pollution by changing the shape and design of their motorcycles and producing loud noise.
Shooting of Khusma begins in Manang
Shooting of ‘Khusma,’ starring Dhiraj Magar and Upasana Singh Thakuri began in Manang on January 24. Magar and Thakuri are sharing the screen for the first time.
Climate change an afterthought in Pakistan poll
As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan's port city of Karachi, election candidate Ahmad Shabbar tells voters a list of growing but often ignored climate threats. Pakistan was ravaged by monsoon floods two years ago that left a third of the country submerged, turning climate change into an international rallying cry for the government But surging inflation and a
NCC, ECN agree for export facilitation
An agreement has been reached between the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and the Export Council of Nepal (ECN) to reduce trade deficit and increase exports.
Protests continue to disrupt BPKIHS services
The atmosphere has been tense at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, as students have resorted to a relay hunger strike, advocating for the swift resumption of their studies.
Minister Saud leaving for Australia today
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, is leaving for Perth, Australia, on Wednesday to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Conference being jointly organised by the Government of Australia and India Foundation from February 9 to 10.
Consumers' attraction to organic products rising
It has been found that attraction of the people towards the consumption of organic products has increased lately. People's interest in organic food has increased as it has direct health benefits and is also delicious to eat.
Human encroachment shrinking Sarlahi wetlands
The wetlands in the Sarlahi district are shrinking due to human encroachment and pollution. The wetlands in the Sarlahi district which play a vital for improving water quality, maintaining surface water flow during dry seasons and providing habitat for aquatic species, and wildlife, are gradually diminishing due to increasing encroachment and human intervention.
Senegal’s House to debate election delay as police disperse protests
Security forces used tear gas to disperse an opposition rally outside Senegal's parliament on Monday as lawmakers gathered to consider the postponement of presidential elections announced by President Macky Sall, a move that has plunged the country into crisis.
