Editorial
Weather forecasts: Our first line of defence against climate risks
Weather forecasts: Our first line of defence against climate...
Our rivers, forests, and mountains are more than just picturesque landscapes— they are the foundation of our livelihoods. Agriculture, hydropower, and tourism, the pillars of our economy, all depend on the bounty of our natural surroundings. But while nature has blessed us, it has also left us vulne...
Sep 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Dengue infections rise in Kathmandu Valley, 60 patients admitted to Teku Hospital in a sin...
Dengue infections rise in Kathmandu Valley, 60 patients admi...
KATHAMNDU, Sept 27: Hospitals have reported that dengue infections in the Kathmandu Valley, which have been increasing for the past two weeks, have seen a further rise in recent days. In just 20 hours, 60 dengue-infected patients arrived at the emergency department of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectiou...
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal’s longest suspension bridge inaugurated
Nepal’s longest suspension bridge inaugurated
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The record of the longest suspension bridge in the country held by a bridge built over the Kamala River connecting Siraha and Dhanusha that was inaugurated in February this year, has been shattered in mere eight months.
Sep 27, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal facing Canada on Saturday under T-20 triangular series
Nepal facing Canada on Saturday under T-20 triangular series
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Nepal will face Canada on Saturday under the T-20 triangular series. The match between Nepal and Canada Canada is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM (Nepali time) in King City, Canada.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Rider missing after river sweeps away bike in Banasthali
Rider missing after river sweeps away bike in Banasthali
A bike rider has gone missing in Banasthali, Kathmandu, after an overflowing river induced by heavy rainfall swept away the bike he was riding on Friday evening.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Home Ministry warns of releasing excess water from Kulekhani Dam
Home Ministry warns of releasing excess water from Kulekhani...
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a warning to the general public that the Kulekhani Dam in Indrasarowar Rural Municipality, Makwanpur is likely to be filled in a few hours and the gates of the dam may have to be opened to ensure the safety of the dam.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
FNJ calls national meeting of its province, district presidents
FNJ calls national meeting of its province, district preside...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has issued a circular to its province and district presidents including all chapter and associate committees for attending a national gathering scheduled to take place on October 5 in Bode of Bhaktapur.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
The Forbidden Love Stories of Nepal’s Caste System
The Forbidden Love Stories of Nepal’s Caste System
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The constitution here guarantees the right to marry anyone, but that didn’t matter when Manoj Kumar Ram, a 22-year-old Dalit, married a woman from a higher caste. Instead, his wife’s family accused him of kidnapping her, and Ram landed in jail.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Kaligandaki Corridor reopens after two-month blockage
Kaligandaki Corridor reopens after two-month blockage
BAGLUNG, Sept 27: Traffic on the Baglung section of the Kaligandaki Corridor, a national pride project, has resumed after being blocked for two months. The road had been completely cut off on July 24 due to a landslide in Baglung Municipality-10, Dablyang, which swept away the track.
Sep 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers in Kathmandu pose flood risks
Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers in Kathmandu pose flood risks
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Heavy rainfall over the past two days has led to significant flooding in the rivers of Kathmandu, impacting areas such as Shivapuri, Sundarijal, and Godavari.
Sep 27, 2024