- Monday, 11 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Jitiya festival marked
Women from the Madhesi and Tharu communities, including those of Dewanganj Municipality of Sunsari district observed the Jitiya festival. This festival holds a special significance for the women of these communities.
Labour, Poverty Alleviation And Democracy
Democracy flourishes in a well-ordered civic life of people, not in the nuisance of scarcity. On the contrary, poverty is one of the critical barriers to human progress towards freedom. For many years, poverty has been
Challenges Of Rooting Out Corruption
In general term, corruption refers to an unlawful appropriation of money by taking help of law and institutions as tools. It, in our context, is related to monetary value in which someone abuses power and authority in gainin
Local administration of Dhankuta starts market monitoring
With the approach of festivals, including Dashain, local administration Dhankuta has intensified market monitoring. Under the leadership of District Administration Office, Dhankuta, Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office, Cottage and Small Industry Office, Dhankuta and National Consumer Federation, Dhankuta jointly conducted the monitoring.
‘Press meet with elephants in Mechi River’
It is well-known how much damage the Bahundangi Village in Jhapa district has faced over the years because of wild elephants. However, it is also well-known how much effort the authorities have made over the years to mitigate the destruction and help Bahundangi villagers take a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, it has also been argued that the local level should take the in
Nepal bags bronze in women’s Kabaddi
Nepal’s karate player Biplav Lal Shrestha missed a chance to secure a bronze medal, while the women’s kabaddi team managed to win the bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China on Friday. Nepal, however, lost all their matches on the 14th
Garth, Trisha talk working with the Carters for Habitat for Humanity and new music
Two days into Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project, hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and the country legends were feeling the burn.
‘Whales in American waters are losing food’
Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment.
Power Of Music
We find many elements in music that help us get through—comfort, empowerment, reminiscence, and empathy. And most times, we find empathy in melancholic music. "Sad" music can be comforting. And why is musi
NRB increases maximum share loan limit to Rs. 200 million
Nepal Rastra Bank has increased the share mortgage loan limit. The central bank has revised the unified directive 2079 issued to banks and financial institutions of ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ categories and increased the share mortgage loan limit for both individuals and institutions.
Advance bus ticket booking for Dashain from Monday
Transport entrepreneurs have decided to open the advance ticket booking of buses and other vehicles for the upcoming Dashain festival from coming Monday. A joint meeting of representatives of the concerned agencies, including the Ministry of Physical Infrasturucture and Transport, Department of Transport Management, Department of Roads, transport entrepreneurs and traffic police held at the min
Stunning Sights Of Giant Planets
The night skies of this month would pleasantly present the stunning sights of the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and their mesmerising moons. The elusive planet Mercury would not be easily picked o
Looma Technology Boon For Underprivileged Students
Technology has played a crucial role not only in imparting quality education but also in expanding teaching and learning activities to the far-flung parts of the country, benefiting the children of marginalised c
A Transformative Odyssey
Thrilled by the masterpiece "Indriver (from Siberia to Silicon Valley)," one feels immersed in Yakutia, absorbing the constant vibes of an extraordinary personality, Arsen. Born to challenge longstanding ideologies and
Rupika : A New Brick In Nepali Literature
When one hears the name "Rupika," their mind immediately assumes that the story is about some sort of close relationship, possibly a romantic one. The initial assumptions, however, are quickly disproved as one reads more into the plot. The book "Rupika," written by Keshav Ghimire, stands out as a remarkable accomplishment. Ghimire deserves a sincere compliment for his unwavering commitment to this literary achievement.
