SOCIETY
Hope, chaos and sorrow at Maha Kumbh
Hope, chaos and sorrow at Maha Kumbh
However, the scars it has cut in the hearts of those who were able to escape, either due to lucky timing or due to some angelic alignments of their stars, are also irredeemably deep.
Jan 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Madhav Narayan devotees return to Sankhu after completing pilgrimage
Madhav Narayan devotees return to Sankhu after completing pi...
Devotees observing the month-long rigorous Madhav Narayan fasting at the Shalinadi in Sankhu have returned after completing their four-day pilgrimage.
Jan 31, 2025
WORLD
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter cent...
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air dis...
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday, as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter century.
Jan 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Fog to persist in Terai areas
Fog to persist in Terai areas
The country is currently experiencing the influence of western winds, with partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly areas of Koshi Province. The rest of the country will have clear weather.
Jan 31, 2025
POLITICS
RSP demands social media bill withdrawal
RSP demands social media bill withdrawal
The opposition Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has asked the government to withdraw the bill related to Operation, Use and Regulation of Social Networking Sites, 2081 BS, which has been registered in the National Assembly by the government.
Jan 31, 2025
Editorial
Two Commendable Government Moves
Two Commendable Government Moves
While one of these government moves proposes increasing the compensation for domestic air accident victims, the other raises the health insurance cover amount. The government plan to raise the compensation for the victims of domestic air accidents brings some relief to the families of passengers kil...
Jan 31, 2025
OPINION
Feminist Foreign Policy and Nepal
Feminist Foreign Policy and Nepal
A world where diplomacy, trade, and international relations are driven by the pursuit of equality, justice, and human rights for all, with a special focus on women and marginalized groups. This is the bold vision of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP)—a radical shift in how nations interact with eac...
Jan 31, 2025
Market
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy S25 series, offering AI-powered features and pre-order deals
Samsung Nepal launches Galaxy S25 series, offering AI-powere...
Samsung Nepal has unveiled its latest smartphones, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, designed to offer the most advanced AI capabilities for a personalized mobile experience.
Jan 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ base interest rate falls to as low as 5.19%
Commercial banks’ base interest rate falls to as low as 5.19...
Nepali commercial banks have reduced the base interest rates by an average of 0.21 percentage points after they failed to increase loan investment amid the ongoing economic slowdown.
Jan 31, 2025
POLITICS
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
Hopes rise for Bipin Joshi’s release as Hamas frees more Isr...
With Hamas beginning to release foreign nationals alongside Israeli hostages as part of the latest ceasefire deal with Israel, there are strong hopes that a Nepali national believed to be in their captivity will soon be freed.
Jan 30, 2025