- Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Shun Ostentation In Sohra Shradhdha
The word ‘Shradhdha’, which is derived from Sanskrit, means faith, purity and truth. In Hindu culture, parents are the first gurus-teachers and therefore are treated as Gods by their children. The children pay respects to their parents even after their death. Sons, especially t
Drive Against Corruption
The other day, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has presented its 33rd Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel. The report provides insights into robust anti-corruption initiatives pursued by the government during the fiscal year 2022/23. The disclosure of filing corruption cases against 766 individuals in 162 instances emphasises the CIAA's commitment to eradicating malfeasance, yet it raises questions about the pervasive nat
Internet Anguish
Every now and then, there are articles and publications about how the internet is changing the way people’s minds work. Couple internet with a smartphone, and there seems to be a huge debate on whether it is beneficial to individuals in the long run. While previously we had address books to note down phone numbers and contact information, now we can tap them on the smartphone. Come across a difficult word that you don’t know the meaning of? Internet
Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is over
A documentary chronicling Beyoncé's just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday. The film adds a second blockbuster from a music superstar to a fall slate of movies that's been slightly thinned out by the ongoing screen actors' strike. Like "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which debuts Oct. 13, "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé" is being released directly by AMC, the movie theater chain, without studio involvement.
Bhandari expresses desire to serve nation
Ramesh Bhandari, who rose to prominence after passing 10 examinations taken by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in one year, has said that he wants to become a sincere servant of the nation.
CNI suggests IMF not to put pressure on policies and directives
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have discussed the country's economy. The role of the International Monetary Fund in improving the economy, the problems faced by industrialists and the steps to be taken to improve the economy were di
Death or glory? World Cup anchors changing game of one-day cricket
The World Cup which gets underway on Thursday will provide a sharp focus for one-day international cricket and a chance to show how the 50-over game has evolved since India last staged the tournament in 2011. One of the criticisms of ODIs, once the
Artistes are jewels of nation: DPM Khadka
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has said that artists are the jewel of the nation. Speaking at a song release programme in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the DPM said that artistes have increased the status of the country through their arts.
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say. The Mamiraua Institute, a research group of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said two more dead dolphins were found Monday in the region around T
Larvae destruction drive launched to fight dengue
Authorities and concerned stakeholders have been taking steps to eradicate mosquito larvae in a bid to prevent dengue outbreaks throughout the country.
Women’s Kabaddi keeps Nepal’s medal hopes alive
The Nepali women's national Kabaddi team kept Nepal’s medal hopes alive in the 19th Asian Games with a surprising victory over Bangladesh in Hangzhou, China on Monday. With a 37-24 victory over Banglades in their first match of Group B, Nepal now has a chance
City bus service faces loss in Dipayal
The city bus service brought into operation by Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality in Doti district has incurred a loss of Rs. 5.3 million in the last three years. Information Officer for the Municipality Office Bishnu Raj Joshi said that due to heavy operating costs and other expenditures, the bus service faced a loss.
Stock market should be healthy: Minister Mahat
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat stressed on the need of making the stock market healthy. Inaugurating the conference organised by Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) on the occasion of World Investor Week 2023 Monday, Minister Dr. Mahat said, "
Doctor-Civilian Conflict On Rise
In recent years, Nepal has seen a disturbing rise in conflicts and tensions within the healthcare sector, notably between physicians and patients. This alarming trend reached a tipping point last week when it disrupted healthcare services across the country, causing thousands of patients to suffer. The trouble in the health sector unfolded after resident physicians throughout the country went on strike protesting attacks on doctors at Manipal Teaching Hospital in Po
Nepal Needs To Build Podways
The transport sector is one of the infrastructures of development. With the growing urbanisation, burgeoning population and changing lifestyles of people, the number of vehicles is growing day by day in Nepal. The major factors behind an increase in vehicles, especially private vehicles, are the government’s priority to importing vehicles, an inadequate number of public vehicles and mismanagement of public transport, among others. The government’s focus seems to be on widen
