- Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Curfew relaxed in Birgunj
The curfew imposed in Birgunj area for an indefinite period due to security concern has been relaxed to some extent.
Three members of family killed in Kathmandu
Three members of the same family have been killed at Sitapaila, Kathmandu.
Achham jeep accident: One child killed, 14 injured
A child has been killed and 14 others were injured when a jeep heading towards Sanphebagar from Lugra met with an accident at Lugra, Chaurpati Rural Municipality-5, Achham.
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Westerly low pressure system likely to cause rain
Due to an impact of the westerly low-pressure system in the weather, light rain coupled with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places in Madesh Province and Bagmati Province of the country today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
NC's Mahasamiti Meeting: Discussions taking place in reports
Discussions in five separate reports presented on Tuesday at the Nepali Congress (NC) Mahasamiti Meeting are scheduled to take place today.
Poet Durgalal Shrestha named for 'Mother Language National Service Prize'
The National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities has announced to provide this year's 'Mother Language National Service Prize' to poet Durgalal Shrestha.
Foundation stone laid for four irrigation projects in Ilam
Development of four irrigation projects started at Mangsebung Rural Municipality in Ilam district on Tuesday. The total cost of the four irrigation canals is estimated at Rs 23.36 million.
Nepal Embassy organizes tourism promotion event in Colombo
Nepal's tourism promotional programme was held in Colombo Sri Lanka.
1,000 plus local people benefit from free eye camps
A total of 1,051 local people in Sindhupalchowk have taken services in the free eye camps organized by Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu, and Tilganga Community Eye Centre, Melamchi.
Power Of Transformation
In the present era of the interconnected world, humanity is confronted with overwhelming problems. The widespread occurrence of environmental degradation, climate change, hunger, violence, and the looming threat of infectious diseases calls for a comprehensive global response. These challenges highlight a glaring need to deal with multiple dimensions all at once to overcome them. Addressing these global issues on a planetary scale is absolutely necessary for the fight against these problems and for a better world environment that has more chances for fairness. Additionally, intensifying rivalries among the world powers add to these issues, calling for a transition to a new syst
Democracy, Elections And Global Order
Even as the quality of democracy continues to erode globally over the last two decades, the number of countries that claim to be democratic are still in majority in the world. The quality of democracy is gradually fading away not because of the constitution, system and institutions but owing to the behaviour and intention of the rulers and political actors. There are certain fundamental elements that are indispensable in a democratic polity. These elements include people’s active participation in the political process, periodic elections, rule of law, freedom of speech, equal rights and opportunities for people irrespective of their economic and social status, among others.
Create South Asian Union For Prosperity
South Asia has about 25 per cent of the world’s population. There are vast landscapes and natural resources shared in this region, including the highest peaks on earth and some of the driest and low lands. The region is home to some of the most beautiful flora and fauna on earth, and some of them are getting extinct or moving towards being extinct due to the adverse impact of climate change in the region. This region also has some of the oldest civilisation
Uphold Democratic Values
In ancient Greece, democracy took root during the 5th BC. Athens is the earliest example of democratic governance in which adults with the exception of women, slaves and non-citizens would take direct part in the public decision-making. In an assembly called Ecclesia, they would gather not just to discuss but also to vote on important matters of laws and policies. Following the Greek civilisation, the Roman Republic too supported elements of democracy in which an inclusive group of Roman citizens could elect representatives to the Senate while also participating on myriad political processes. Thus, the ancient Greek and Roman civilisation are credited for laying the foundations for representative democracy.
Museum of household items set up in Khotang
A cultural museum has been established in Khotang by collecting 200-year-old household items. The museum established in Jalapa of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-12 has displayed more than 200 types of 200-year-old household items. Dan Bahdur Rai, the ward chairperson, said that the meeting hall of the erstwhile Jalapa Village Development Committee building has been turned into a cultural museum. Ward Chair Rai said that the museum has been established with the aim of collecting and preserving the historical materials used by the ancestors during their lifetime and informing the new generation about the ancient tools.
Humla receives heaviest snowfall of this season
North Humla has experienced severe cold following heavy snowfall since Monday night. It was the heaviest snowfall of the season. Chief District Officer Binod Kumar Pokhrel said, "Over a foot of snow has accumulated on the ground, despite clear skies on Monday. The sudden snowfall during the night transformed the region into a winter wonderland. The temperature plummeted to minus 14 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, affecting life." Heavy snowfall in North Humla has left locals immobilised, impeding the movement of both humans and animals. Frozen lakes and streams have disrupted the flow of water. Residents are actively engaged in clearing snow from rooftops.
