- Saturday, 9 May 2026
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Police opens classrooms padlocked by contractor after 1.5 years
The newly constructed four-room Gadadev Basic School in Pancheswar Rural Municiaplity-1 in Baitadi district locked by the contractor for almost one and a half years has been reopened.
1,250 individuals become trainee monks in Lumbini
A total of 1,250 individuals have become apprentice monks in Lumbini on a single day. Prabrajya programme was organised in Lumbini on Saturday for the trainee monks, which is the first step towards the path of Buddhism. All 1,250 monks wore yellow robes on a single day with the promise to follow 10 different disciplines of Buddhism.
Why Putin Warned The Way He Did
Two weeks before its presidential elections, Vladimir Putin warned the United States-led West not to venture troops into Ukraine and risk a nuclear conflict: “Russia has the world’s largest stock of nuclear weapo
Women Empowerment Has Long Way To Go
Nepal seems to have given much attention towards overall empowerment of women. Many local governments across the nation are found coming up with a policy of encouraging girls to go to schools and college
Nepal, Hong Kong share points as rain affects tri-series opener
The opening match of the tri-series between Nepal, Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea (PNG) was called off on Sunday at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground (aka Mission Road Ground) in Hong Kong, China.
Nepathya performing in Ilam on March 3
Folk rock band Nepathya is set to perform in Sallaghari Pakha, Karphok of Suryodaya Municipality, Ilam, on March 3. The band is performing on the premises of Karphok Bidya Mandir, one of oldest and largest schools in Ilam. According to a press release issued by Nepalaya, Sat
Port-au-Prince 'under siege’ as armed gangs attack key infrastructure
Residents of Haiti's capital scrambled for safety on Saturday following the latest spasm of gang violence, with a UN group warning of a "city under siege" after armed attackers targeted the presidential palace and police headquarters.
Solve Loan Shark Issue
Despite scores of landmark political changes, sustained livelihoods for the poor Nepalis still remains a distant dream. Inability to utilise political freedom for economic prosperity has furthered entrenched the st
Stop Spitting Around
Spitting in the streets has become an all too common sight in Nepal, and it's time we address this unsightly and unhygienic habit. Beyond its offensiveness, spitting poses serious health risks, as it can transfer
PLA's high-level team calls on CoAS Sharma
Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Chief of the International Military Cooperation Office of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, had a courtesy meeting with Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Prabhu Ram Sharma at the Army Headquarters on Sunday.
PM wishes for Gyalbo Lhosar
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said strengthening of the democratic republic, federalism, secularism and social justice was the key task of the present time. In a message on the occasion of national festival Gyalbo Lhosar today, the PM said achieving the goal of national independence, good-governance, social justice and prosperity by strengthening internal unity was our national duty.
Gyalpo Lhosar messages
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar, a festival celebrated by the Sherpa community, today.
Bangladeshi girls clinch 6th SAFF U16 title
Bangladesh defeated India 3-2 in penalties to win the 6th SAFF U16 Women’s Championship at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Sunday. It is the second SAFF U16 Women’s Championship title to Bangladesh, winner and host of the first edition of the tournament in 2017. Bangladesh, playing four matches (including the final), also remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Pradeep playing role of ‘Mait Bahadur’ in Pujar Sarki
Actor Pradeep Khadka is portraying the character of ‘Mait Bahadur’ in ‘Pujar Sarki’, which is currently being shot in Kaskikot of Kaski district. Director Dinesh Raut released two photos of Khadka’s character in the film on Sunday, on the occasion of actor Khadka’s birthday.
World War II veteran getting married
Harold Terens and his fiancee Jeanne Swerlin kissed and held hands like high school sweethearts as they discussed their upcoming wedding in France, a country the World War II veteran first visited as a 20-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces corporal shortly after D-Day.
