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Manisa Gole: Bridging tradition and modernity through Kathak

Published On: March 8, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: Safalta Bhandari

At 26 years of age, Manisa Gole is making waves in the world of dance with her mastery of Kathak, a classical dance form known for its complexity and elegance. Born in Konjyosom Rural Municipality, Lalitpur, Gole's passion for dance blossomed at a young age.

Nima Chhoden Rokaya: Bringing Dolpa's organic delights to Kathmandu

Published On: March 8, 2024 09:25 AM NPT By: Safalta Bhandari

At just 22 years of age, Nima Chhoden Rokaya, who hails from Dolpa, is making waves in Kathmandu with her dedication to serving organic food to the city's residents. Currently in her third year of undergraduate program, Rokaya has been passionately promoting Dolpa's organic produce in Kathmandu for the past year.

Amnesty for adults! Why are children in correctional facilities not given an exemption?

Published On: October 6, 2023 07:30 PM NPT By: Safalta Bhandari

KATHMANDU, Oct 6: On the occasion of Constitution Day, the President traditionally grants amnesty to prisoners, a practice that has recently come under scrutiny. This year, the controversy surrounds the presidential pardon given to Yog Dhakal, also known as Regal, the convicted murderer of Chetan Manandhar. Regal was serving a life sentence before he was released through presidential pardon on Constitution Day. President Ramchandra Paudel's decision to grant him amnesty has sparked widespread debate and criticism, from the streets to parliament.

Health Insurance Board yet to start health insurance in LMC and KMC

Published On: August 2, 2023 08:45 PM NPT By: Safalta Bhandari

KATHMANDU, August 2: Although almost seven years have passed since the operation of the health insurance program, this program has not started yet in all local bodies in the Kathmandu Valley.

Chet Bahadur Gurung, a pilot who flew 7,000 hours, passed away in Solukhumbu

Published On: July 11, 2023 05:30 PM NPT By: Safalta Bhandari

KATHMANDU, July 11: Manang Air helicopter pilot Chet Bahadur Gurung flew from Solukhumbu to Kathmandu on Tuesday morning. He had flown helicopters for nearly 7,000 hours in the Nepali skies.