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Sara Pahari

The author is currently pursuing Bachelor' degree in Journalism.
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World Happiness Report: Nepal holds 93rd position, Finland first among 143 countries

Published On: March 20, 2024 08:45 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, March 20: Finland has remained the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row in 2024.

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MoFA confirms death of seven more Nepali nationals in Russian Army amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Published On: March 15, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, March 15: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially confirmed on Thursday the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.

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Presa Shrestha: Empowering Nepal's brands through innovation and digital excellence

Published On: March 8, 2024 05:20 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

At 30 years old, Presa Shrestha, a management professional from Kathmandu, Nepal, boasts a bachelor's degree in information management and over nine years of diverse experience spanning IT, media, advertising, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Her journey is fueled by curiosity and a profound passion for business.

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Breaking barriers: Jane Dipika Garrett’s journey of redefining beauty standards

Published On: March 8, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

Jane Dipika Garrett, 23, a beauty queen, is celebrated not only for her beauty but also for her advocacy for body positivity. Raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Garrett’s unique heritage, with an American father and a Nepali mother, has shaped her worldview.

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'Think before you click the buy button'

Published On: February 11, 2024 09:55 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

Cristina Vittoria Egger Bertotti, an Italy-based fashion stylist and advisor, known fondly as the ‘Grand Dame of the Royal House of Savoy,’ was recently in Kathmandu. ¹With a career journey spanning decades Bertotti’s journey in the fashion industry began alongside esteemed companies like Versace, Gucci and Etro.

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Hotel Square’s managing director arrested over five months after tragic electrocution incident

Published On: February 6, 2024 10:15 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: After over five months since Sajil Man Shakya was electrocuted in the pool of a Lalitpur-based hotel, the Managing Director of Hotel Square, Romi Aryal, was apprehended by the police on Monday.

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Shinta Mani Mustang: A Himalayan oasis named among Nat Geo's best new hotels for 2024

Published On: February 1, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Shinta Mani Mustang (SMM) resort, which is a part of the esteemed Bensley Collection, has earned its place among National Geographic's 'Best of the World' list, making it one of the top 22 new hotels for 2024.

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Death toll hits 13: Another Nepali falls in Russian Army amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Published On: January 23, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: One more Nepali national working in the Russian Army has died. The deceased has been identified as Sundar Moktan, 32, of Naukunda Rural Municipality-5 in Rasuwa.

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Melamchi Water Supply Project channels Melamchi water towards Kathmandu

Published On: January 13, 2024 07:45 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The eagerly anticipated water supply from the Melamchi Water Supply Project which had been blocked due to floods and landslides in 2021 is set to resume in Kathmandu from January 15.

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Sarlahi District Court remands self-proclaimed 'ascetic' Bamjan into judicial custody for investigation

Published On: January 11, 2024 09:46 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Once revered as a modern embodiment of Gautam Buddha, Ram Bahadur Bamjan’s journey from reverence to ridicule has taken a startling turn. With Tuesday's arrest putting an end to his elusive five-year run, the District Court, Sarlahi has ruled in favor of advancing the investigation into Bamjan, the self-proclaimed ascetic mired in controversy.

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Bamjan’s arrest unveils irony: mockery of devotees’ sentiments

Published On: January 10, 2024 09:39 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: Ram Bahadur Bamjan, the controversial self-proclaimed ascetic from Ratnapuri, Bara, Nepal, who gained widespread attention and media popularity in 2005 as a potential reincarnation of Gautam Buddha, now finds himself in the grip of law after being on the run for nearly five years.

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From TikTok ban to 'Ramailo': Nepalis explore new digital horizons

Published On: December 19, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The ban on TikTok imposed by the Government of Nepal has had a profound impact on numerous people, many of them losing their means of livelihood.

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Children battling cerebral palsy face shelter dilemma

Published On: December 13, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: In Shankarapur, Kathmandu, the Conflict Victim and Disable Society-Nepal (CVDS-Nepal) has been a beacon of hope for children battling cerebral palsy, providing essential care and support for nearly two decades. Now, their existence is on the brink as their leased land faces a grim future.

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Lalitpur set to enforce ban on sidewalk businesses along Mangal Bazar-Lagankhel road from December 10

Published On: December 6, 2023 08:59 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Lalitpur Metropolitan City has announced a stringent ban on sidewalk businesses from Mangal Bazar to Lagankhel, effective from December 10.

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Heartifacts: The wonders of your rhythmic maestro!

Published On: September 29, 2023 04:59 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, Sept 29: You know that the human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. Atria receive blood, while ventricles pump it. This four-chambered design ensures efficient blood circulation, essential for life. But, do you know these four fascinating facts about the human heart?

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Nepal Police refutes media reports about CIB handling further investigation into 100 kg gold smuggling case

Published On: August 4, 2023 01:15 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, August 4: While the rumor of the government giving the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police the task of investigating the 100 kg gold smuggling case has spread like a wildfire, Nepal Police has denied it.

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Nepali journalist Purnima Shrestha scales Mount K2, notching her 8th 8000 meter peak

Published On: July 27, 2023 09:47 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, July 27: Imagine being on the top of the world, where the horizon stretches infinitely in all directions and the sense of accomplishment washes over you as you stand atop a majestic peak. One such intrepid soul who knows this feeling all too well is photojournalist Purnima Shrestha.

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Welthungerhilfe joins hands with SAARC to find ways to address alarming nutrition crisis in South Asian countries

Published On: July 13, 2023 12:17 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, July 13: South Asia that covers only 3% of the world's landmass accommodates approximately 24% of the global population; the region faces the highest population density worldwide.

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Adipurush courts controversy in Nepal as KMC Mayor threatens to ban its screening in Kathmandu

Published On: June 16, 2023 10:35 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, June 16: In a series of “bold” moves that have once again put him in the spotlight, Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken a firm stance against the movie 'Adipurush.'

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Visual artist Reeta Manandhar receives prestigious Fine Art Award for her painting ‘Sunyata’

Published On: June 11, 2023 05:04 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, June 11: Reeta Manandhar, a prominent visual artist based in Kathmandu, has recently captivated art enthusiasts with her thought-provoking exhibition at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts organized by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). The highlight of the show was her remarkable painting titled ‘Sunyata’,which roughly translates to ‘void’, that earned her the prestigious Lalit Kala Bisesh Puraskar (Fine Art Special Award).

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