- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Need For Trade Spur
The latest trade data made public by the Department of Customs show that Nepal's export has declined by 7.23 per cent while the import has fallen by 3.09 per cent during the first six months of the current fisc
Women Fight Femicide
In Algeria, patriarchy is still deeply rooted. Women are legally and socially disadvantaged, and the number of femicides has been alarming for years. Many women stand up against violence and oppression. The 1984 Algerian Family Code gov
Inedible colouring additive detected in cotton candy
In a concerning revelation, it has come to light, that inedible colours, specifically Rhodamine B, have been detected in cotton candy, a beloved treat for children, which is openly being sold in Nepali streets.
100,000 lamps lit in Myagdi to celebrate Ram Temple consecration
The Galeshwor Shivalaya Area Development Trust and the Beni Municipality have lit 100,000 lamps (Lakhbatti) on the banks of the Kaligandaki River at Galeshwordham, Myagdi on Monday to mark the consecration of Lord Ram in the newly built temple at Ayodhya, India.
French gloom clouds Paris Olympics, six months from start
Political bickering, ongoing grumbling about ticket prices and disruption to everyday life are souring the mood in the build-up to the Paris Olympics this July -- something organisers blame on typical French pessimism.
Foresters come up with 'Prakriti'
Publication House Indigo Ink in association with Nepal Forestry Technologists Association has come up Prakriti: Sahaastitwako Khoji (Nature: The Search Of Co-existence). A collection of promissory notes in Nepali by 27 foresters and ecology activists, the book has recently hit the bookstalls all over the country.
Cameroon starts first malaria vaccine scheme for children
Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. The campaign due to start Monday was described by officials as a milestone in the decades-long effort to curb the mosquito-spread disease on the continent, which accounts for 95% of the world’s malaria deaths. “The vaccination will save lives. It will provide major relief to families and the country’s health system," said Aurelia Nguyen, chief program officer at the Gavi vaccines alliance, which is helping Cameroon secure the shots.
Bollywood celebrities attend Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya
Many prominent Indian cinema personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor, attended the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya on Monday.
Dadeldhura vegetables found pesticide safe detected in vegetables
No harmful pesticides were detected in the vegetables produced in Dadeldhura. The samples were collected from different markets of Dadeldhura and no harmful pesticides were found in the laboratory tests.
Cooperative operators duping public will be prosecuted: DPM Shrestha
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that it is necessary to make legal and institutional arrangements to control financial crimes.
Construction of Highway in Koshi faces snag
The tree removal work on the Dharan-Kerabari-Letang-Madhumalla-Beldangi road section Shantinagar-Patapur and Barphalangphedi-Shantinagar road sections of the Madan Bhandari Highway has been hindered with a lack of coordination between the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Forests and Environment.
School reconstruction in Bajhang making headway
Reconstruction of the school buildings damaged by the earthquake of October 3, 2023, with Chainpur as its epicentre, is now in progress. Reconstruction of 18 school buildings -- both completely and partially damaged in Khaptadchhanna Rural Municipality, has already started.
Dhauligadh water supply project making notable progress
Jumla's largest water supply project, the Great Dhauligad Water Supply Project, is progressing fast. This project, supplying water to 8,695 households, is being executed in two packages.
Iran-backed militants strike US-led base in Iraq
Iran-backed militants launched ballistic missiles at a base hosting US forces in western Iraq, causing one Iraqi and possible American casualties, the US Central Command said Saturday. "Multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase," CENTCOM said in a social media post, which placed the time of the attack at 6:30 pm Baghdad time (1530GMT) Saturday evening.
Three winners selected in Millennium Kids International
Three winners have been selected in the ‘Millennium Kids International 2024,’a beauty pageant show designed to showcase the talents of children. Three winners, including junior girls, boys, and senior girls, were selected amid a competition held on Saturday in Kathmandu. Ivan Shrestha emerged as the winner in the junior boys’ category, while Ilona Karki secured the top title in the junior category.
