- Monday, 11 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
A Clarion Call To Save Lives From Stroke
According to the available data, a stroke is likely to affect one out of every four individuals during their lifetime. Yes, you understood it correct: 1 in 4! That’s a huge number. Stroke is a prominent cause of death and disability globally, and we can make a substantial difference in minimising its effect with the correct understanding and collaborative effort. As the world is celebrating World S
South Africa defy Pakistan to stay on course for semis
South Africa clung on to beat Pakistan by one wicket in the best game of the World Cup so far. Chasing 271 in Chennai, the Proteas we
Dashain 2080 concludes
The Bada Dashain formally concludes today with the Kojagrat Purnima today. The Purnima (full moon), which has fallen on Saturday this year, is observed by Hindus nationwide as the final day of the 15-day Dashain festival. The day is marked by worshipping and paying homage to Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Israeli forces conduct another ground raid in Gaza
Israeli forces backed by fighter jets and drones carried out a second ground raid into Gaza in as many days and struck targets on the outskirts of Gaza City, the military said Friday, as it prepares for a widely expected ground invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory. U.S. warplanes, meanwhil
Argha Bhagawati temple receives more tourists
The Argha Bhagawati temple, one of the key religious and touristic destinations in Arghakhanchi district has received more religious tourists in this year’s Dashain festival. The temple has Asia’s largest id
Commander yesterday, labourer today
Jagat Phadera of Raskot Municipality–3 presently lives in Kedarnath, India. Phadera, who fought for the Maoists during the insurgency, went to Kedarnath a year ago for employment. Currently, he, along with a group of other former Maoist combatants, carry palanquins there for money. Phadera was a company commander for the Maoist's People's Liberation Arm
PM hears woes of martyrs' families, vows to address their demands
Family of the martyrs and injured talked to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' about the problems they have been facing as some issues were left unaddressed during the implementation of the peace process. PM Prachanda had visited Baphikot of West Rukum on Thursday. The Chairman of Martyr’s Fami
Rough Road Ahead For New CM
A bizarre political development that unfolded in Koshi Province has laid bare an inherent contradiction within much-touted federal system adopted through the promulgation of new constitution in 2015
Food Colouring Harms Health, Culture
Nepal, a culturally diverse nation, is known for its vibrant festivals that bring people together in celebration. Among these festivals, Dashain and Tihar hold a special place, where the use of foo
Conservation Success
Since Nepal launched its earnest conservation efforts in the early Seventies, it has set examples that have earned the status of role model even in the global arena. In the beginning, the conservation p
Restore Nairobi River
The river running through Kenya’s capital is a health hazard and an environmental mess, despite numerous efforts to clean it up. In order to improve the situation in the long term, residents’
Need of new norms in sacrificing animals
Celebrating the victory of virtue over evil, Dashain celebration has begun for millions of Hindus worldwide. Known by many as Durga Pooja, this ten-day celebration honours Dharma's victory over Adharma (evil).
Blocked land released without land-plotting
The land reserved by Lumbini Provincial government for the construction of its capital has been released without land plotting on Wednesday. Santosh Kumar Pandey, Spokesperson and Minister for Home Affairs, Lumbini Province, informed that the meeting of the Provincial Council held on October 18 decided to release the reserved land.
Food distributed to Badi community to mark Dashain
The Aathbiskot Municipality in Rukum West has provided food assistance to the Badi community residing in Ward 9 of the municipality for celebration of the major Hindu festival, Bijaya Dashami.
Egypt border crossing opens, letting a trickle of aid into Gaza
The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on Saturday to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory for the first time since Israel sealed it off in the wake of Hamas' bloody rampage two weeks ago.
