POLITICS
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rights
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rig...
The issue has resurfaced after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which rose to power promising an alternative to traditional politics, was found to have listed children as party members. An organizational report presented during the party's first general convention stated that the party had 35,257...
2 days ago
Health
African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha
African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha
The Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Center in Gorkha said the disease has killed over 250 pigs so far, with infections reported in farms across several local levels.
3 days ago
WORLD
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia's near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure since its February 2022 offensive.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6 PM, solo kayaking under-16s
Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6...
The new directive prohibits all water-based tourism activities at the lake after the evening deadline.
3 days ago
WORLD
EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
The European Union has turned its attention to China as Brussels frets over increasing trade imbalances between the 27-nation bloc and the Asian powerhouse.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation
Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation
Farmer Kedar Bidari from Tokha said that the size of arable land is shrinking not only in Tokha but also in the Kathmandu Valley. "Kathmandu Valley is a highly fertile region. However, rapid urbanisation has resulted in the significant loss of its arable land," he said.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur
40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur
Taichin Chiura has been sold from Bhaktapur for Rs 250 per kg.
3 days ago
WORLD
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wo...
Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar...
3 days ago
OPINION
Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective
Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective
A week in Bhutan revealed seven defining strengths—from environmental stewardship and English education to pragmatic governance and global openness—that offer valuable lessons for neighbouring countries.
3 days ago
OPINION
The Moral Case for Reservations in Nepal
The Moral Case for Reservations in Nepal
Symbolic gestures towards inclusion are welcome, but Nepal can achieve genuine social justice only by fostering an informed national conversation on reservations as a tool to redress historical caste-based discrimination.
3 days ago