WORLD
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen’s Ho...
The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said early Wednesday, their first involvement with America’s new intense campaign targeting the Iranian-backed group.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Human rights situation across world worrisome’
‘Human rights situation across world worrisome’
The World Human Rights Report has revealed the worrying state of human rights across the globe in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025
WORLD
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end and focuses on peace
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end and focuses on p...
Vietnam celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago Wednesday with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Storms likely in Lumbini’s Terai region
Storms likely in Lumbini’s Terai region
Westerly and local winds are currently influencing Nepal's weather, while moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal is also impacting conditions across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Apr 30, 2025
BLOG
R R Master’s Degree Classes on Screen
R R Master’s Degree Classes on Screen
I was pleasantly shocked when I learned that the country’s reputed, oldest, and largest Tribhuvan University (TU) has recently adopted and implemented a long-cherished policy in which students from other disciplines, rather than English/Nepali, could academically study English/Nepali.
Apr 30, 2025
OPINION
Climate Reparations: A Call for Sagarmatha Sambad
Climate Reparations: A Call for Sagarmatha Sambad
Last week, while commemorating the International Earth Day, a special event organized by Sath-Sathai as a prelude of Sagarmatha Sambad, offered me a precious opportunity to travel up to Thame and spend time in the Everest region. I spoke with world renowned climbers, ministers, Sherpa families...
Apr 30, 2025
Editorial
Put Students First
Put Students First
For over four weeks now, thousands of teachers from across Nepal have been staging protests in Kathmandu, calling for long-awaited reforms in the education sector. The long-running standoff has made the authorities jittery, while it has threatened to derail the entire academic calendar.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt, teachers near agreement on nine-point proposal, cabinet decision expected today
Govt, teachers near agreement on nine-point proposal, cabine...
The Nepal Teachers' Federation (NTF) and the government are close to reaching an agreement. The two sides’ meeting, held late Tuesday night at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, has nearly reached consensus on a nine-point proposal that includes the teachers' demands. Th...
Apr 30, 2025
POLITICS
Talks with Teachers' Federation progressing positively: Education Minister Pant
Talks with Teachers' Federation progressing positively: Educ...
Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Raghuji Pant said the ongoing talks with the Nepal Teachers' Association (NTA) were moving in a positive direction and that the government aims to conclude the talks as soon as possible.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
SpiceJet to resume flights to Nepal from May 10
SpiceJet to resume flights to Nepal from May 10
The airline had halted its operations to Nepal following the COVID-19 pandemic. SpiceJet has announced that it will begin daily flights to Nepal starting from May 10, 2025.
Apr 30, 2025