- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Everbright Group's former chairman arrested for corruption
The former chairman Tang Shuangning in state-owned Chinese bank China Everbright Group has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and bribery, prosecutors said in a stat
'Palestinian authority not in position to govern in Gaza’
The Israeli government recently laid out its plans for the future governance of Gaza once its war with Hamas is over. The proposal released on January 4 made clear that the Islamist m
A year on, kin of air tragedy still in trauma
It has been a year since the ATR 72-212A aircraft operated by Yeti Airlines crashed in Pokhara, killing all 72 passengers and crew members on board. But to those who lost loved ones, it feels like the accident happened only yesterday.
NA election code comes into effect from today
As the National Assembly election is approaching, the Election Commission Nepal said it would enforce the election code of conduct effective from January 16. The ECN announced the enforcement of the co
Bimal Baidya comes up with yet another poetry collection
Bimal Baidya’s latest poetry collection ‘Yugko Tatma Ubhiyera,' was unveiled amid a programme held in Kathmandu on Saturday. Although Baidya lives in Ilam, he has been actively contributing to enriching Nepali literature by publishing one work after another. Baidya had travelled to Kathmandu from Ilam to unveil his fourth book.
In B’desh, Beyond Poll Victory
Far too predictably, Awami League leader Hasina Wajed has led her Awami League to the fourth consecutive win in the violence-marred January 7 parliamentary elections that were boycotted by
Regulate The Errant Cooperatives
Until few years in the past, political leaders, government officials and cooperative campaigners used to deliver lengthy speeches, highlighting cooperatives as an important means of socio-
Refine Weather Forecast
Scientists have not yet been successful in predicting earthquake but they are now able to forecast other natural events such as the temperature, rainfall, snowfall, heatwaves, coldwaves,
Perils Of AI
While talking about the rapid pace of technological development, a digital revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has caught the attention of many. The computer-based algorithms that complete tasks and solve problems without the requirement of human intelligence and time have gained popularity among all. With the power to make vast improvements to our qualit
Janakpur Literature and Int’l Theatre Festival from February 1
Janakpur Literature and International Theatre Festival is scheduled from February 1 to 5 in Janakpurdham. Organised by the Maithili Development Fund, the five-day festival aims to promote the Maithili language, literature, art, culture, economy, and tourism.
NKorea launches missile that can reach distant US bases
North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said, two months after the North claimed to have tested engines for a new harder-to-detect missile capable of striking distant U.S. targets in the region.
Securities worth Rs.54.76 billion listed at NEPSE in five months
Securities worth Rs. 54.76 billion were listed at NEPSE during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2023/24. Such securities comprise ordinary shares worth Rs. 44.65 billion, right shares worth Rs. 6.10 billion, bonus shares worth Rs. 3.98 billion and FPO worth Rs. 30.23 million, according to a current macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Festival fosters national unity: President Paudel
President Ram Chandra Paudel has said Maghi festival will further enhance fraternity, harmony and unity among the Nepalis from diverse cultures, religions and languages.
Gas plant meets hurdles in lack of enough waste
As per the plan to produce gas from waste and supply it to households, a gas plant has been established in Ghorahi, but due to lack of waste, there has been a problem in its operation.
Tharus celebrating Maghi festival with fanfare
The winter is at its peak with fog and cold waves across the Tarai. Amid the bone-chilling cold, the Tharu settlements of the southern plain have become vibrant with traditional dances and songs. From the children to the elderly, all are enjoying the Maghi festival, their annual festival. Maghi, the great festival for the Tharu community has m
