- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
US-India Marriage Of Convenience
In the realist school of international relations, power determines the nature of relations between states. In 2005, the United States refused visa to the then chief minister of India’s Gujarat state Narendra Modi ‘suspecting his role in the 2002 Gujrat
Regional Collaboration Against Human Trafficking
The government and NGOs in Bangladesh are taking human trafficking seriously and have labelled it as a heinous crime against humanity although it is sad that the SAARC resolution to deal with this issue has not been implemented, opined
Niraula becomes brand ambassador of new ride-sharing app
v Harish Niraula has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the newly launched ride-sharing app Sawaari. Developed by young Nepali innovators, the service was announced in Kathmandu on Monday. Sawaari stands out among other ride-sharing apps, especially those originating in Kathmandu, Bha
Access To Treatment
Access to quality medical treatment is a fundamental right that every citizen should obtain. However, in the context of Nepal's healthcare system, this right is far from being a reality for many. The disparities in healthcare access due to the lack of funds for
Blight Of Science
The movie Oppenheimer is currently running in theatres worldwide. Although pitted against the lavish Barbie, it is doing quite a fanfare at the box office, while also garnering critical acclaim. At the review website Metacritic, Oppenheimer i
Nepal's rights record on positive trajectory: EU
Nepal's human rights record remains on a positive trajectory. This is according to the annual report on human rights and democracy published by the European Union (EU) for the year 2022. As per the report, published on Tuesday, Nepal's human rights situation appeared largely encouraging last year. However, given the many challenges the country is still facing, progress remains slow. "Discrimination related to caste, gender,
Stokes vindicated as 'Bazball' pays off in Ashes thriller
England captain Ben Stokes stuck to his guns despite criticism of his fearless 'Bazball' approach and feels vindicated after his side levelled the Ashes series on a dramatic final day. Australia were well-placed at 264-3, chasing a mammoth 384 to win, and even had they come away with just a draw, that would have been enough to secure a 2-1 series success. But instead they suffered a dramatic collapse after a lengthy rain delay on the fifth day at The Oval.
Whitney Houston's estate announces second annual Legacy of Love Gala with BeBe Winans
This year Whitney Houston would have turned 60, and a special celebration to raise money for a good cause is being planned for her birthday. Houston's estate, Sony and Primary Wave Music will host the 2nd annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love on Aug. 9, which will benefit the late singer's foundation aimed at helping young people. Houston's close friends BeBe Winans and Kim Burrell will perform at the gala at Atlanta's St. Regis Hotel, as will Whitney's brother, Gary, who toured with her for three decades.
16 workers killed in India bridge crane collapse
A huge crane collapsed at a highway construction site in western India, killing at least 16 workers, the country's National Disaster Response Force said Tuesday Television footage showe
Maize crops in 170 hectares of farm go dry due to drought
Maize planted in around 170 hectares of land in Arun Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district has been damaged by drought. According to the authorities, drought damaged the crops in Jarayotar of Ward No. 6 and Sikretar of Ward No. 7 of the rural municipality. A majority of the villagers from Arun cultivate maize as their source of livelihood. The drought was a result of a lack of rain during the monsoon season (June-July). Farmers informed that the maize plants dried up in the field due to a shortage of water.
Gandaki to implement development works through dedicated bank
Gandaki Province is set to conduct the development related constructions and other works through a dedicated provincial project bank. “From this year we are establishing a project bank. From the next fiscal year 2024/25, the budget will be allocated only to the schemes selected by the project bank,” Chief Minister (CM) of Gandaki, Surendra Raj Pandey, said while addressing various programmes organised in his home district Gorkha on Tuesday. According to him, the trend of random budget spending should be stopped.
Govt decides to table Federal Education Bill in House
The government has decided to give approval to table the Federal Education Bill in the House of Representatives for endorsement. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM), Singha Durbar, on Tuesday evening took a decision to this effect.
Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is valuable for medicine, but bird needs them for food
A primordial sea animal that lives on the tidal mudflats of the East Coast and serves as a linchpin for the production of vital medicines stands to benefit from new protective standards. But conservationists who have been trying for ye
KC marks a year as FDB chairman
Actor Bhuwan KC has completed a year in the office of the executive chairman of the Film Development Board (FDB). KC, who assumed the office on July 27, last year expressed his happiness over the performance of FDB under his leadership.
Lost 15th century wooden statue located in Chicago
The 15th century wooden statue of Amoghapasa Lokeshwora has been located in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA. According to Lost Arts of Nepal, a Facebook page that tracks the whereab
