Chet Bahadur Thapa, a resident of Kathekhola Rural Municipality-7 here, died during foreign employment in Saudi Arabia in 2015. However, his dependent family did not receive any compensation or relief support for 10 years.
The sixth session of Karnali Provincial Assembly has been prorogued.
There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces today. Likewise, moderate rainfall is likely to take
Geographical location has been a defining element in the destiny of any country. Rich minerals, fertile land, and access to the sea play a crucial role in trade, connectivity, and economic prosperity. The country's foreign policy and condu
Nepal is experiencing a big demographic transition. The number of older people is increasing fast. Traditionally, joint family structures in Nepal extend care and support for old people. But modernisation, migration, and new socio-economic dynamics are making dents in family relationships. Providing care to older people requires tackling issues such as accessibility and affordability of health care services, social isolation, financial insecurity
Justice implies fair treatment to all people despite their income, education and power inequalities. It mainly refers to the safety of minorities, the poor and the disabled. It is morally justified to tax the wealthy to support the poor and enable th
In Kathmandu and other urban centres of Nepal, it has become increasingly common to hear young people use phrases like "I am so depr
Nepal were held to a 1–1 stalemate by Bhutan in their opening fixture of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, on Wednesday. Tanka Maya Gurung’s side showed marked improvement since their last encounter with Nepal at the SAFF U-20 Championship in Bangladesh, where Yam Prasad Gurung's side had cruised to emphatic 6–1 and 8–0 victories.
Arpil Rana bowed out in the semi-finals of the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand, settling for a bronze medal. Rana locked horns with Japan’s Shodai Koto in the semi-final of flyweight (50kg) division on Wednesday. The Japanese boxer clinched
During World War II, the British and Indian army officers used to set up camps in various villages, where they gathered the youth and recruited them into their army. Once the youth were recruited and taken away, the villagers would be in a state of both joy and sorrow. The families and villagers would feel fear and sadness wondering whether the youth who
A programme on ‘Artificial Intelligence in Fine Arts’ was held in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Organised by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, writer and journalist Ajay Sharma presented a paper on AI in art.
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that Nepal will resubmit a proposal to include Tilaurakot in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the Parliament on Wednesda
After the water flow increased in the Bardhare River along the Ridi-Harmichaur section of the Kaligandaki Corridor, locals have constructed a makeshift bridge to cross the river. According to local Birendra Aryal, the makeshift bridge was constructed by the locals at the border of Satyawati Rural Municipality and Kaligandaki Rural Municipality over the Bardhare River, as rising water levels disrupted movement.
The increase in the number of stray cattle in the market area of Nepalgunj has led to traffic obstructions on major roads. Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has initiated measures to gather and transport these animals to the animal holding centre.
Pokhara Metropolitan City has launched its first Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) as a step toward sustainable urban development and clean energy planning. The five-year plan aims at expanding energy access, enhance energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy solutions to meet its growing energy demands—while aligning with Nepal’s national energy and climate goals. Mayor of Pokhara Dhanaraj Acharya formally un