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The press under fire

Nepal, Dec. 22 -- The image of a burnt copy of The Daily Star, dated Victory Day, is difficult to shake off. It stays with you long after you scroll past it on your social media newsfeed-not because i... Read More


Building Nepal's queer disability movement

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- Queer and disabled-two parts of an identity that intersect and make everyday life difficult for many people affected. One of them is Aaditya Rai, founder and managing director of... Read More


'Bahadurpurko Dantyakatha' on stage at Mandala Theatre

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- 'Bahadurpurko Dantyakatha' is happening at Mandala Theatre Nepal in Thapagaun. The play will run until January 11, 2026, with daily shows from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. The production... Read More


Karnali communities celebrate Chhora Tihar with maternal blessings

Dolpa, Dec. 22 -- Communities in Jumla, Dolpa and several other districts of Karnali Province observed Chhora Tihar (literally son Tihar) on Sunday, a centuries-old festival in which sons receive bles... Read More


Interim government preparing crucial bills for incoming parliament

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- Amid failures by successive governments to enact laws necessary for full-fledged implementation of the Constitution of Nepal, the interim government has announced that it is work... Read More


Gharial numbers up, but fall in Narayani

Chitwan, Dec. 22 -- The annual gharial census has been completed and showed an overall rise in numbers across key river systems, but a decline in the Narayani river. The Chitwan National Park issued a... Read More


Pilgrimage retraces Mahaprajapati Gautami's ancient path

Nawalparasi West, Dec. 22 -- One hundred Buddhist nuns from 13 countries have embarked on a week-long pilgrimage tracing the ancient route taken by Mahaprajapati Gautami, the Shakya queen who renounce... Read More


Ride-hailing no easy option for students struggling to commute in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- On a rainy November morning, 19-year-old Rita Oli (name changed) was inside her hostel room in Dillibazar, refreshing ride-hailing apps with growing anxiety. She had an MBBS (Ba... Read More


Government seeks feedback on overseas and out-of-constituency voting

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- The government has sought suggestions from political parties and other stakeholders on three election-related provisions, including voting rights for Nepalis living abroad, out-o... Read More


Nepse extends losing streak, falls by 13.88 points on Monday

Kathmandu, Dec. 22 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index continued its downward trajectory on Monday, dropping 13.88 points to close at 2,581.21. The benchmark fell 0.53 percent compared to Sunday... Read More