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Cultural significance of Sithi Nakha

Nepal, June 12 -- Sithi Nakha also known as Kumar Sasthi, is a festival celebrated by Newa people that falls on the Sixth day of Tachhala (8th Month of Nepal Sambat). Sithi is the corrupted form of Sa... Read More


Nepal's LGBTQ+ Landscape: Legal Wins and Social Battles

Nepal, June 12 -- The fight for LGBTQIAA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more) rights has been an ongoing struggle for decades. Throughout history, individuals ide... Read More


NEA's cutting-edge data center comes into operation

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has launched a top-of-the-line data center meeting global standards. Situated alongside the load dispatch center in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, t... Read More


Banks' lending rates likely to decline further as economic slowdown continues

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- In the last month of every fiscal year, banks are usually flooded with additional deposits: Bankers Banks have reduced their interest rates on loans by an average of 2.31 percen... Read More


ICC T-20 World Cup: India and USA clash for Super 8 spot

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- India and the USA are set to face each other today in a crucial ICC T-20 World Cup match at Nassau County Stadium in New York, starting at 8:15 PM. The outcome of this game will ... Read More


Jyoti Bikas Bank's initiative to donate baby warmers to rural hospitals saves thousands of newborn lives

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- Hypothermia-a condition where body temperature drops below 35degC-is a leading cause of child mortality in rural Nepal, where community hospitals lack life-saving equipment. To c... Read More


NEPSE slightly up 6.37 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5.89 billion

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday inclined marginally by 6.37 points to close at 2,121.62 points. The market opened at 2,115.24 points and reached the day's high at 2,13... Read More


SC issues show cause order against Madhesh govt for distributing money through lawmakers

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order against the Madhesh Province government's decision to distribute money to its lawmakers. A single bench of Justice Saranga S... Read More


Those desperate for power labeled me as Indian broker: former PM Dr Bhattarai

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- Chairman of Nepal Socialist Party and former Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai has objected to the allegation made by what he described as people seeking power calling him an I... Read More


Local authorities halt movement on Karnali suspension bridge where 14 mules were stuck

KATHMANDU, June 12 -- Lawmaker stress on its maintenance Local authorities have halted the movement on Karnali suspension bridge where 14 mules were stuck on Sunday. The movement has been closed due... Read More