- Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Spit-free Zones For Cleaner Public Spaces
Spitting culture in Nepal reflects a paradox between tradition and modern challenges. While the country embraces its rich heritage and diverse landscapes, the prevalent spitting habits contribute to pollution and health concerns. Sharing m
Thrill of Paragliding
An optimistic attitude towards life usually increases happiness and satisfaction. I have always been enthusiastic about going on adventures, so when I first started, I felt quite happy and fulfilled. Adventure is something I am quite fond of. By adventures,
‘We all want to win’: US ditch egos for Basketball World Cup tilt
United States captain Jalen Brunson said Thursday that egos will be “left at the door” as the Americans try to regain the Basketball World Cup after a disastrous performance four years ago. The 32-team competition tips off on Friday in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, with the US beginning their campaign against New Zealand a day later. The Americans, who will play in Group C in Manila, are looking to set the record straight after slumping to a seventh-place finish at the 2019 tournament in China.
'Let's unite to develop our rural municipality'
Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality, one of the 18 local levels in Rautahat district, faces inundation every year. While campaigning for last year's local election, Shambhu Kumar Singh of the CPN (Maoist Centre) promised to address this problem and prom
Lalitpur Metropolis installs street lights outside Ring Road
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has installed street lights in several areas outside the Ring Road. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the metro informed that it had installed 1,400 street lights in Sunakothi, Dhapakhel, Bhaisepati, Bungamati and Khokana. Similarly, it informed that work had begun on installing lights in wards 28 and 29 and would be completed in a few weeks. According to LMC, the street lights can be controlled remotely from a se
Fukushima nuclear plant begins wastewater release
The tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 's operator says it began releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday — a controversial step that prompted China to ban seafood from Japan.
Messi says he wants to ‘enjoy every moment’ of career
Lionel Messi says he wants to “enjoy every moment” of the remainder of his career and has no date in mind for when he will finally hang up his boots. The Argentine World Cup winner won his first tro
Sudurpashchim celebrates Gaura festival
People in the Sudurpashchim Province have celebrated the Gaura festival with great excitement and fervour. Thursday was the main day of the festival known as Athewali and people celebrated it by placing representations of Gaura and Maheshwor in lawns outside their house (Gaura Khala) and worshipping them.
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt among 6 nations set to join BRICS economic bloc
Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic bloc from next year, the bloc announced Thursday, a move that will likely throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf.
Nepal Eligible To Be OGP Member
Nepal’s Prime Minister has been invited to participate in Open Global Partnership (OGP) summit being held in Estonia on September 6-7. This is not the first time that Nepal has been invited to participate in its Summit, and to be its member fo
Creating Heaven Out Of Hell
René Descartes (1596-1650) and John Milton (1608-1674) put equal emphasis on thinking as the essential quality of human beings in their writings. The former as a philosopher and the latter as a poet of seventeenth-century Europe created far-fetching r
House Impasse Resolved
The House of Representatives (HoR) session has resumed from Wednesday, ending a month-long obstruction, after the ruling political parties and the main opposition CPN-UML reached agreement on forming a parliamentary commi
Ways To Slow Down
In today's fast-paced world, our lives often revolve around activities such as work, school, and socialising. But have you ever stopped to notice that even the simplest things, like having a chat with friends, can start feeling like chores as we g
Warholm saves Norway’s honour, pole vaulters share gold medal
Norway’s Karsten Warholm produced a fighting performance to regain his 400m hurdles title but teammate Jakob Ingebrigtsen once again fell short in the 1500m on a pulsating night at the world championships on Wednesday.
Our dances captivate foreign artistes: KC
Born in Guri village of Pyuthan district, dance director Jogendra KC stands out as a prominent figure in the realm of dance. His passion for promoting Nepal’s authentic culture has resonated not only within the country but has also left waves internationally.
