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By Dr. Ram Chandra Bhusal The relationship between Nepal and Japan is rooted in a long history of friendship, mutual respect, cooperation, and people-to-people connections. Although Nepal and Japa...
Kathmandu. ChatGPT maker OpenAI has stated that it will slow down the development of its most advanced AI model for some time, strengthening security and internal controls. OpenAI has made such a d...
Nepalgunj. The long-halted Nepalgunj-Pokhara regular air service will resume from the last week of Bhadra. Private service provider Buddha Air has stated that it will resume Nepalgunj-Pokhara fligh...
Banke. Four years ago, when Sirjana Khatri Bisht of L Gaun, Khajura Rural Municipality-2, Banke, decided to plant Taiwanese guava in her one bigha of land, she didn't have much idea about future in...
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rate for today (Thursday). According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at 152 rupees 91 paisa and ...
Kathmandu. Meetings of various nine parliamentary committees under the Federal Parliament are being held today. The meeting of the House of Representatives is scheduled for Bhadra 8. Similarly, as ...
20th August 2026, Kathmandu Sipradi launches Tata Carnival Edition 4 in Nepal. Trade in your old car for the new Tata Punch EV (NPR 33.99L) or Tiago EV (NPR 28.99L) with exclusive perks. Tata Car...
Khotang. A maiden adorned in Kirat attire. Holding a plate and a bouquet of flowers, she stands at the entrance. When a guest approaches her, she welcomes them by offering the bouquet of flowers, p...
Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey met Prime Minister Balen Shah on Monday, urging the federal government to facilitate the implementation of provincial laws and support developmen...
20th August 2026, Kathmandu Discover how the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 marks 50 years of NADA with a shift toward AI, EVs, robotics, and indigenous manufacturing under the ‘Made in Nepal’ initiativ...
In a parliamentary system, the government may be formed by a majority, but Parliament belongs to the people, not the government. A majority can bring a government to power, but it cannot free it fr...
Kathmandu. Currently, the monsoon wind's influence is present across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology informed. The monsoon low-pressure line is currently around its average...
WASHINGTON, Aug 20: The left wing of the Democratic Party on Wednesday celebrated its latest stunning upset with a US Senate primary win in Florida, extending its insurgent streak into President Do...
Kathmandu. Nowadays, many people take multivitamins daily to avoid vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Some believe this boosts immunity and protects against various diseases. Many also consume it f...
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug. 20: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has signed performance agreements with ministers outlining the key tasks and achievements to be delivered during the current fi...
Many people wake up suddenly at 2, 3, or 4 in the morning. Sometimes this can happen continuously for many days or weeks. Then it can be difficult to fall asleep again. But waking up at the same t...
By Prem Adhikari, Ilam, Aug. 20: Rong Rural Municipality in Ilam district has started involving students in income, savings, and investment from the early stages of their educational career. To dev...
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Aug.20: Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has sought clarifications from the seven provincial and 15 district committees for their alleged involvement in political acti...
Jhapa. The number of women receiving maternity services at the Provincial Hospital in Bhadrapur, Jhapa, has more than doubled in the last one year. The hospital administration stated that the sign...
Kathmandu. Garlic is a widely used ingredient in the kitchen. It is considered beneficial for both taste and health. We often hear advice among the general public that garlic should be eaten especi...
Nepalgunj, August 20 Regular flights between Nepalgunj and Pokhara, which have been suspended for several months, are set to resume from September 16. Buddha Air will resume the service from Sept...
When Nepal’s politicians and diplomats attempt to maintain a balance in their foreign policy, three major powers continuously occupy their minds: India, China, and the United States. Even though th...
Yaounde, Cameroon. In the Central African country of Cameroon, 93-year-old Paul Biya has been continuously in power since 1982. Last year, he won the election for the eighth time and became preside...
As Nepal diversifies its aviation fleet with upcoming Bell helicopter deliveries, lessons from grounded Mi-17s underscore the need for domestic technical self-reliance. In June, Nepal accepted a$1...
Everyone needs downtime, but a country facing multiple crises can scarcely afford a head of government who tunes out every evening. It has been nearly a year since the Gen Z movement, and seems li...
RSP has taken a positive step on attendance. It must now ensure Parliament functions effectively. Last week, a meeting of the House of Representatives scheduled to discuss a bill was adjourned due...
Microfinance was once celebrated as Asia’s tool to lift people out of poverty. From Bangladesh to India, Cambodia and the Philippines, the promise was simple: provide small loans to low-income hous...
Kathmandu. Various major highways across the country have been obstructed due to ongoing rains. According to the details made public by the Nepal Police, traffic has been affected on various road s...
KATHMANDU, Aug. 20: Chairman of ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane on Wednesday instructed the party’s lawmakers and ministers to maintain parliamentary decorum, strengthen coord...
NAIROBI. Seven people were killed when a helicopter crashed on safari in the northern region of Kenya on Wednesday morning. Local police and the US State Department said five of the deceased were A...
Rautahat. Rautahat police have arrested 13 defendants who were convicted in various cases by the court and have been absconding for a long time. Under a special campaign to arrest absconding defen...
Veterans raised the recruitment freeze directly with Gen Dheeraj Seth in Pokhara, but the Agnipath scheme was left off the formal agenda of his meetings with Nepal’s top officials. Former Gorkha s...
SOURBRODT, Aug 20: Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but crews were still battling numerous flare-ups in the H...
I cannot remember Janakavi Durga Lal Shrestha without remembering pieces of paper scribbled in his beautiful hand.The back of an envelope, a discarded scrap, even a cigarette packet — if there was ...
20th August 2026, Kathmandu Rathi Trading Company Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of RZM-brand vehicles manufactured by China’s renowned Shangchu Motors, has launched an advanced service cente...
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