- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
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President urges everyone to dedicate for translating martyrs' dreams
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the political parties, general public and all concerned to dedicate their sincere efforts towards realizing the aspiration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Nepal and Nepali people.
Light rain and snowfall likely in some high hill and mountainous areas
In some areas of Koshi and Madhes provinces, there is prevalence of mist while partial clouds cover the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi province and other parts of the country.
Martyr Day being observed nationwide with various programmes
The Martyr Day is being observed nationwide today by organizing several programmes.
34 days to HoR elections: Ballot papers for different districts unveiled
The Election Commission (EC) has unveiled sample ballot papers for various districts and electoral constituencies for the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections scheduled for coming March 5.
Healthy Years Are Nation’s Wealth
Meet Sita—a 38-year-old schoolteacher in Kathmandu and a mother of two. Last year, she survived a severe bout of dengue. The official headlines counted her as a success story. But survival did not mean a return to normal life. Months later, a motorbike accident left her with chronic joint pain. She still teaches, but standing is a struggle, and exhaustion follows her home. Her students see it, her family feels it, and the nation’s productivity quietly bleeds as a result. Sita’s story is not exceptional; it is Nepal’s everyday reality. As a nation, we have b
The Border Inside Homes
“Do not mention your period in the community.” The warning of what is to come came before I even reached the village. Later, in a community meeting, a woman sitting right next to me, touching me, mentioned how if a menstruating woman touches them, they will start getting sick and the god will get angry. I sat there, the very menstruating woman they were talking about. They were touching me, but nothing happened. They left the meeting smiling and laughing. This realisation sat with me: how strong the hold must be that they would believe this so deeply, even while the ‘danger’ sat right beside them.
Walks Of Life
Like a clock that keeps on ticking, the old man had left his life behind. He was an active researcher in his prime. His life had its own rules. He took no political appointments for any government post, although he was a suitable candidate. The reason was his philosophy of simplicity and unfaltering ethics. Now, he looked older than his age, but his face had a radiant glow. His cheeks were shiny, he had a large forehead, he had defiant eyes, he had no bald spot, and the double chin on his face made him look like he could pronounce heavy words with ease. He looked like a don with his authoritative white moustache.
Tantra-Mantra Beyond Superstition
Recent recognition has been accorded to Nepal for its significant spiritual and meditative heritage, which is now starting to be viewed as a deeper form of wealth—a notion that has historically eluded materialism. Dr. Milan Kumar Thapa's scholarly work titled 'The Science of Tantra and Mantra: Nepal as a Nexus of Spiritual Core' frames the conception of Nepal as a timeless centre for seekers, yogis, and practitioners of secret spiritual disciplines.
Regulation Of Pesticides Saves Lives
Pesticides remain a major public health concern in Nepal, impacted by an agriculture-centric economy, easy access to lethal substances and weak regulation. The easy availability of pesticides is increasing both occupational exposure and their misuse for self-harm.
Trip To Mustang
It was the first day of the new year, 2026, with cold breezes blowing through Kathmandu. I was in a hurry to catch up with my friends waiting in the bus near our college compound. We were just beginning our five-day trip to Mustang, a land beyond the Himalayas. As a Gen-Z high school student, a trip with my friends felt like a virtual escape from closed classrooms, lectures, and routines. Before the driver pushed the accelerator, we began the journey with an orientation briefing where our teachers explained the five-day itinerary along with some dos and don’ts. It was a strange but exciting feeling to travel with my clas
Nepal's Grey Challenge
Money laundering is a grave and pervasive issue globally. An estimated 2 to 5 per cent of global GDP ($800 billion to $2 trillion) is said to be laundered annually. It can distort economies, raise inflation rates, cause unfair competition, abet cor
Martyrs' Day: Dignity And Responsibility
Today, as we all see Martyrs' Day or Sahid Diwas, we do not stand here merely to repeat names, garland statues, or follow a calendar tradition. Martyrs' day in Nepal is not just a reminder- it is a question. A question that asks us: What has dem
Development Thru Ethical Governance
Governance, culture and development are deeply intertwined everywhere. The cultural and ethical framework rooted in ancient texts continues to influence political thought, governance philosophies and public discourse. While m
Sun Has Broken Loose
The Earth was engulfed by a magnetic storm of exceptional intensity, caused by a maximum X-class solar flare. On the night of January 20, geomagnetic activity reached levels that experts described as beyond normal limits. This event is already being called the most powerful solar storm of the early 21st century. According to scientists, the geomagnetic storm intensified overnight to a G4.7 level, approaching the highest category, G5. At 2:1
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No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final
Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka crushed Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a politically charged Australian Open semi-final on Thursday and faces Elena Rybakina for a third Melbourne title. There was no handshake after Sabalenka dismantled Svitolina 6-2, 6-3, before Kazakhstan's Rybakina was also a straight-sets winner, over Jessica Pegula of the United States. The ruthless Sabalenka will take some stopping as she pursues a third Melbourne crown in four years.
