The District Police Office here organized a public awareness event to mark the 8th Global Road Safety Week. The Week runs from May 12 to 18 every year.
The 476th monthly edition of Sahitya Sandhya, a Literary Organization, was held on Saturday dwelling on 'Nepal's geopolitical dimensions and relevant issues. a Literary Organization, in collaboration with the Budhanilkantha Municipality
Chaudandigadhi Municipality has started distributing temporary land ownership certificates to landless Dalits, squatters and unmanaged settlers in an effort to address long-standing land ownership issues. Mayor of the municipality, Kaluman Lama, distributed temporary land rights certificates to 65 households living in the Hile Khola and Dhappar settlements of Ward No. 8. The families have been using government and unmanaged land for decades for settlement and livelihood purposes. The municipality launched the initiative just days after the government issued a circular directing the clearance of houses and huts built on public land.
Nepal produced a commanding performance on Saturday to secure a resounding nine-wicket victory over the United States in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a modest target of 196, Nepal reached 199 for the loss of just one wicket in 36.4 overs, powered by a superb unbeaten century from opener Kushal Bhurtel. He struck 120 not out from 118 deliveries, hitting four sixes and 13 fours in a fluent and composed innings. F
A grand cultural festival organised by Ward No. 22 Office of Kathmandu Metropolitan City drew massive crowds to New Road and surrounding areas on Saturday, transforming the heart of the Capital into a vibrant hub of culture, music, heritage and commerce. The ‘Grand Ward 22 Festival’ showcased the rich historical, social, religious and commercial identity of the locality through a wide range of programmes organised across New Road, Pyukha, Wotu, Sundhara, Te Bahal, Dharmapath, Khichapokhari and nearby areas.
Over the last 24 hours, a total of two thousand 29 motorists have been penalized for breaching traffic regulations.
Married Hindu women across the Mithila region observed the Vat Savitri fast with religious devotion on Saturday, praying for the long life, good health and prosperity of their husbands. The festival, popularly known as Vat Savitri or Barsait, was celebrated in districts including Saptari and Sunsari with married women gathering around banyan trees to perform rituals rooted in Hindu tradition.
: A new patriotic song 'Aba Banchha Mero Desh', composed by Nepal Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki, was released on Friday. The song presents a message that a prosperous Nepal can be built through social transformation, an end to injustice and tyranny, trust and hope for justice among the common man, mutual tolerance, brotherhood and national unity. The song highlights the need for positive thinking, cooperation and change in society. The song has music by Deepak Sharma and arrangem
The budget session is in progress in the Federal Parliament. The annual policies and programmes of the government have been endorsed by both the Houses after Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle responded to questions raised by lawmakers the other day on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. On the same day, Minister Wagle presented the principles and priorities of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the Lower House of the Parliament. He announced that the budget would prioritise good governance, employment-oriented economic growth, quality public services and equal opportunities, along with r
There are thousands of drug formulations available both in the form of single-drug and combinations of two or more drugs in the market. The choice between them has long been a central issue in healthcare delivery and public health. Both type of formulations has advantages and limitations, and their rational use largely depends on disease pattern, patient history and healthcare facility. In Nepal, the healthcare system is constantly impr
Artificial intelligence is already changing our world. Here, we present three out of seven AI projects that are having a positive impact on the lives of people in the Global South. Many countries in Africa lack qualified sign language interpreters. This makes it difficult for deaf and hearing-impaired people to access education, employment and public services. This is where Terp 360 comes in, an AI-powered application developed by Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia. The idea for Terp 360 was born during a class in Northern Kenya, where Savatia noticed a critical issue: there was only one interpreter for a total of 300 deaf students. The app translates spoken language into
Today marks the 33rd Memorial Day for Madan Kumar Bhandari, the former general secretary of the CPN (UML), and Jeevraj Ashrit, head of the Organization Department.
The influx of Indian religious tourists to Mansarovar Kailash has begun with the onset of the rainy season, as evidenced by the arrival of 169 pilgrims in just four days.
Annually, on May 17, nations worldwide unite to observe World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. This occasion serves as a reminder of the beneficial effects that the internet and information and communication technology (ICT) can exert on our society and economy. The theme for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026 is 'Strengthening digital lifelines for a resilient and connected world.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has reported that the current influence of westerly and local winds is causing rainfall in parts of the Gandaki,