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Resolve Water Crisis In Madhes
The persistent spell of drought has left farmers in Madhes Province, as well as other Terai districts, high and dry as they have been unable to plant crops, especially paddy, in this main farming season. Though this year’s monsoon
Feast Or Waste ?
I am a Newar, born from a lineage that carved the soul of the Kathmandu Valley. The Newar community is rich in history, language, art, architecture, and ritual. We live in rhythm and celebration, where life flows with devotion, colour, and, above all, feast. But while our feasts are expressions of identity and hos
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Marchand, McIntosh rampant as US end turbulent worlds with record
Singapore, Aug. 4: Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with rampant victories on Sunday's final day of competition as the United States signed off with a relay record.Eight days of competition in Singapore wrapped up in style with French superstar Marchand and 18-year-old Canadian sensation McIntosh underlining their dominance.Marchand, who won four golds and was the face of his home Paris Olympics a year ago, added the 400m individual medley crown to his 200m medley title this week.The 23-year-old arrived in Singapore with a lighter programme in an effort to smash Ryan Lochte's 2011 200m IM world record -- and he did just that.Marchand on Sunday cruised to victory in the 400IM, powering to the wall in 4min 04.73sec, more than three seconds ahead of Japan's Tomoyuki Matsushita (4:08.32), with Russian Ilia Borodin (4:09.16) third.Not to be outdone, McIntosh was similarly emphatic in winning the women's 400IM for her fourth gold in Singapore, to go with triuphs in the 200m medley, 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle.The world record holder led from start to finish to romp to victory in a championships-record 4:25.78, with Australia's Jenna Forrester and Japan's Mio Narita sharing silver (4:33.26).McIntosh's only defeat of the championships came on Saturday when she finished third in the 800m freestyle, with the American Katie Ledecky dominating that event once more to underline her enduring quality aged 28.The US team were battling acute gastroenteritis all week and faced criticism from Olympic greats Michael Phelps and Lochte.But they silenced the doubters by breaking their own world record in winning the women's 4x100m medley relay.The Americans were victorious in 3:49.34, beating their previous record of 3:49.63 from Paris a year ago. They also set a mixed 4x100m freestyle world record on Saturday.The US ended a turbulent week top of the pile with nine golds, ahead of Australia with eight and France and Canada on four -- all by McIntosh.Dream goldAustralia's Meg Harris beamed from ear to ear after joining compatriot Cam McEvoy as a 50m freestyle champion.A day after McEvoy won the men's sprint, Paris Olympics silver medallist Harris powered home in 24.02sec to beat Chinese pair Wu Qingfeng (24.26) and Cheng Yujie (24.28).Harris said becoming an individual world champion was "the dream I have been dreaming of the whole time"."This is why I swim," said the 23-year-old.Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown, with two-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke only third.Jaouadi won a thriller to grab gold in 14min 34.41sec, ahead of Germany's Sven Schwarz (14:35.69) and the American world record holder Finke (14:36.60).There was a Russian victory in the men's 50m backstroke, with world record holder Kliment Kolesnikov dominating for gold in a championships-record 23.68sec.Fellow Russian Pavel Samusenko and South Africa's Pieter Coetze shared silver, 0.49sec behind.Russian swimmers are competing as neutrals because of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Lithuania's Ruta Meilutyte sealed a career fourth women's 50m breaststroke world crown.The Russians won the men's 4x100m medley relay from France and the United States. AFP
Marta lead Brazil to ninth Copa America Femenina title
Brazil successfully defended their Women’s Copa America crown by defeating Colombia 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday to claim their ninth continental title after a roller-coaster final in Quito ended 4-4.
Art exhibition celebrating 70th anniversary of Nepal-China begins
An art exhibition titled ‘Silk Road Echoes, Art Unites Hearts’, organised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China, began at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday.
Diya Shrestha wins, Subedi Runner-up Miss Nepal North America
Diya Shrestha has been crowned Miss Nepal North America 2025 at the grand finale held at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, New York. The eighth edition of the competition concluded with much fanfare, drawing attention from the Nepali diaspora and supporters worldwide. According to Nepali time, the crowning took place amidst a celebratory atmosphere, with contestants, judges, and spectators joining together to mark another milestone in the pageant’s journey.
Taya: Macha dance contest on August 16
The annual Taya: Macha dance competition, traditionally held in Pokhara, will take place this year at Shishuwa in Pokhara-30. The event is being organised by Newa Khala, Shishuwa and initiated by Newa Khala Kaski, and is scheduled for August 16.
Blockage of drainage causes flooding along Mawa-Bakraha road section
A new dispute has surfaced in the Urlabari section of the East-West Highway, which is being expanded with the support of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
15,000 families in Banke at risk of floods and erosion
Approximately 15,000 families in Banke district are at risk of floods and riverbank erosion this year.
Campaign launched to set up fund for free blood supply
A campaign has been initiated in Kavrepalanchok to establish a dedicated fund of Rs. 20 million aimed at providing free blood to residents during emergencies.
Gulmi farmers plant paddy in dry land in lack of rain
Farmers here have been forced to plant paddy as if it were millet, after not receiving sufficient even at the end of July.
India introduces initiative to strengthen rice supply to Nepal
India, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new initiative to support rice fortification and strengthen supply chain management in Nepal.
Tourist arrival up 8.7% in July
Tourist arrival in Nepal has increased in the month of July this year.
Lumbini govt blacktops 165 kilometres of roads in a year
Lumbini provincial government has blacktopped 165 kilometres of roads in one year. In the last fiscal year 2024/25, the provincial government constructed 34 kilometres of concrete roads, 167 kilometres of g
Govt extends deadline of Narayangadh-Butwal road project
The government has extended the deadline for the Narayangadh-Butwal road expansion project for the fourth time, granting the Chinese contractor, China State Engineering Corporation Pvt. Ltd., one more year to complete the work.
