Trump remains defiant amid calls to resign

President Donald Trump enters the last days of his presidency isolated and shunned by former allies and members of his own party as he faces a second impeachment and growing calls for his resignation after his supporters launched an assault on the nation’s Capitol in an effort to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

Singer Subba preparing to make a comeback

Rich in melodious and captivating voice, Pabitra Subba was once a famous and successful singer. Her songs used to touch the hearts and minds of all audience, as her mellifluous voice attracted many.

Promote Cycling To Curb Air Pollution

Building adequate cycling infrastructure and promoting people to ride bicycles instead of gas-guzzling vehicles sound ideal in the Kathmandu Valley where its residents are habituated to work and live a life of hustle and bustle. The modern busy life may demand the speedy means of transportation for fastness and efficiency. But there is growing interest in the cycling considered to be a practical approach to reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion and enhance a hea

Raid On The Capitol

What was prescribed for foreign shores and beyond in the post-World War II 75 years threatens to test the prescribers for a foretaste of how it could conflagrate in the days ahead. Angry protestors stormed the Capitol building in Washington last Wednesday. Will it be an isolated incident or does it echo early grumblings of deep-seated resentment against existing disparities and inequalities in Western society? Mobs assaulted the Capitol, where the Congress chambers are also housed, to prevent the...

What’s So Great About PN Shah?

Prithvi Narayan Shah is considered a big inspiration in Nepal. From innovative war tactics like guerilla warfare to abrupt attack during Indrajatra festival, he fought several wars till his death. His adventures and his many victories became the stuff of legend, and he was forever known as the generous and brave king. He was the one who initiated the process of unification and prevented the then tiny 54 state rulers going to the hands of alien powers. His patriotism towards Nepal

Divyopadesh Still Relevant

The Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day is being observed today in commemoration of Nepal’s unifier Prithvi Narayan Shah. Though this is not a public holiday, the day is widely marked. Everyone pays tributes to the late king as the founder of modern Nepal. Enthroned at the age of 20 in the Gorkha kingdom, Shah’s contribution to building a Nepali nation is remarkable. He started the unification campaign in 1743 and finally conquered the Kathmandu Valley in 1768. Amid many adverse challenges,...

Anyone involved in pilfering POL products will be punished: Minister Bhatta

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Lekhraj Bhatta has said that action will be taken against anyone involved in adulteration and loss of petroleum products. Addressing the 51st anniversary of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) on Sunday, he said, "We will take action against anyone involved in misappropriation." He said that the corporation would move ahead by making its employees more organised and encouraging them to maintain good governance. Minister Bhatta said, "The management of the corporation...

FM Paudel calls for environment to increase capital expenditure at local level

Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has directed the Municipal Association of Nepal and the National Association of Rural Municipality to create an environment to increase capital expenditure at the local level by giving special priority. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Finance Sunday, Finance Minister Paudel urged the President of the Municipal Association of Nepal Ashok Kumar Byanju and the President of the National Association of Rural Municipality Hom Narayan Shrestha to play their role...

Govt declares public holiday on January 14 to mark Maghi festival

The government on Sunday decided to give public holiday on January 14 on the occasion of Maghi or Makar Sankranti festival. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the official residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Baluwatar, decided to observe public holiday on the day, according to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Parbat Gurung.

National Unity Day today

The country is observing the ‘National Unity Day’ on Monday. This is the 299th birth anniversary of the founder of modern Nepal, King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who began the national unification drive from a small hill-state Gorkha. Nepal Army is celebrating the occasion with various programmes like sports and poem competition while various civil society organisations are also organising multitudes of programmes. A unification march of the Nepal Army has also arrived in Kathmandu from Gorkha.