OPINION
Gandhara, the epicentre of Buddhism
Gandhara, the epicentre of Buddhism
One can arguably claim that Gandhara was pivotal to the development and expansion of Buddhist philosophies in the world. Perhaps it is because all the three major schools of Buddhism – Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana – have roots and linkage to Gandhara. Consider each Buddhist school...
Jul 29, 2025
WORLD
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 30
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 30
The local Al-Awda hospital said it had received "the bodies of 30 martyrs, including 14 women and 12 children".
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY
CIB raids travel agency over suspected human trafficking in Spain conference case
CIB raids travel agency over suspected human trafficking in...
The agency, Visit Abroad Tours and Travels, located in Maharajgunj, was raided a week ago, CIB sources confirmed. Several Nepalis had traveled to Seville, Spain, for a conference held from June 30 to July 3. However, after their failure to return home after the conference was over, concerns about hu...
Jul 29, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SOCIETY
NEA daily-wage workers stage sit-in demanding job regularization (Photo Feature)
NEA daily-wage workers stage sit-in demanding job regulariza...
Daily-wage workers under the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Workers’ Struggle Committee staged a sit-in protest at NEA's central office on Tuesday, demanding implementation of a two-year-old decision to offer them monthly contracts.
Jul 29, 2025
POLITICS
CM Lama under pressure to quit as NC ousts him from PP leadership
CM Lama under pressure to quit as NC ousts him from PP leade...
The motion was supported by 22 lawmakers, while 15 voted against it.
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY
There is no loadshedding: Minister Khadka
There is no loadshedding: Minister Khadka
He said, "There is an issue of electrical circuit tripping because of overload after the massive power consumption in the hot season."
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Man dies of electrocution in Jhapa
Man dies of electrocution in Jhapa
A 50-year-old man died after being electrocuted while connecting electric wires to an irrigation motor in Jhapa.
Jul 29, 2025
Business & Economy
World Bank increases interest rate on loans to Nepal by 0.75 percent
World Bank increases interest rate on loans to Nepal by 0.75...
Chief of International Economic Aid Coordination Division Dhaniram Sharma informed that the interest rate has been increased by 0.75 percent on the development cooperation Nepal has been receiving from the World Bank, effective from July.
Jul 29, 2025
Market
NAIMA to host Nepal’s largest auto expo in August, 35 new vehicles set to be launched
NAIMA to host Nepal’s largest auto expo in August, 35 new ve...
The exhibition will feature the launch of 35 new vehicles, including 15 two-wheelers, 15 four-wheelers and 5 commercial vehicles.
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Rains disrupt vehicular movement in eight major highways
Rains disrupt vehicular movement in eight major highways
Similarly, several road sections are operational one-way, according to Nepal Police Headquarters, Naxal.
Jul 29, 2025