Maria Ressa, a Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has warned of “extremely dangerous times ahead” following social media giant Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program in the United States on Facebook and Instagram.
The age-old tradition of weaving gundri (straw mats) in Syangja is vanishing due to modern alternatives and changing lifestyles. Once a common practice during the harvest season, weaving gundri from paddy straw has been replaced by the use of plastic mats and rugs.
In the ACU U-19 Premier Cup, Nepal defeated Saudi Arabia with an impressive 301-run lead, moving onto the semifinals. Key players like Dipesh Kandel, Aakash Chand, and Suvas Bhandari contributed significantly to the win.
Explore the latest diplomatic shift as the United States eases sanctions on Venezuela, focusing on the oil, gas, and gold sectors. This comes in the wake of a significant agreement between the Venezuelan government and opposition, promising monitored elections next year. Discover the intricate details and potential economic implications for both nations in this breaking news update
Israel intensifies its air campaign in Gaza targeting "Hamas infrastructure" amid international concern, while diplomatic efforts like UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit and US-Egyptian aid initiatives occur in parallel. A devastating hospital blast in Gaza further escalates tensions.
The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee has cancelled a 400-KV transmission line contract due to increasing construction costs, causing uncertainties over the project's timeline and next tender announcement.
Maria Ressa, a Filipino journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has warned of “extremely dangerous times ahead” following social media giant Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program in the United States on Facebook and Instagram.
The Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Indra Mani Pandey, met with Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, on Wednesday to explore avenues for enhancing regional tourism cooperation.
Over the past two decades, Nepal has witnessed more than 11,000 human-elephant conflict incidents, claiming 274 lives and injuring 138 people. Factors like habitat destruction and shrinking forest areas have forced elephants into human settlements, intensifying these conflicts, especially in eastern districts like Jhapa. While the government has initiated measures such as electric fencing and awareness programs, the problem persists, calling for sustainable coexistence strategies.
