Dashain Celebration

ISMT College Pokhara hosts ‘Dashain Fest’ [Pictures]

Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Book Launched

Shanti Niketan School launched ‘Delight of Creation’

To provide opportunities for students to show their talent in literary writing and other creative activities

Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Health

A Woman’s Right to Choose: Safe Abortion Services in Pokhara

Gandaki province, in the year 2079/80, a total of 12,794 abortions were recorded.

Wednesday, 25th September 2024
Sailtaaj Kunwar | Dr. Biraj Baral Safe Abortion services must be available to everyone who needs them, and health care professionals are here to provide care without judgment. Safe abortion is a fundamental right, just like sex as a basic need for humans. It’s crucial to have healthy, open discussions on this topic. Abortion is...

HIGHLIGHTS

Tide of Times

Fright From The Right

P Kharel Personalized politics and petulant attitude sharply shrunk the popularity meter of France’s President Emmanuel Macron as quickly as he rose to the seat of power in 2017. However, the first-round presidential election last week on April 10 left him almost high and dry in that Marine Le Pen gave him the shake-up neither...

POKHARA AREA

ISMT College Pokhara hosts ‘Dashain Fest’ [Pictures]
ISMT College, located in Naya Gaun-15, of Pokhara, recently organized an entertaining Dashain Festival for its students. The event, dubbed “ISMT Dashain Fest,” was held to celebrate Dashain, one of Nepal’s most significant festivals, and provide entertainment for the student body. The festival featured a special performance by The Jukebox Band, along with various student...
Shanti Niketan School launched ‘Delight of Creation’
Shanti Niketan School, located in Parsyang, Ward No. 5 of Pokhara, has officially launched its latest publication, “Delight of Creation.” The book was formally introduced during a ceremony where the school’s founding principal, Dr. Maheshwar Parajuli, presented it to the exam coordinator, Hem Subedi, for distribution among the students. School’s Magazine “Delight of Creation” is...
PCM and NYEF Sign MOU to Boost Student Entrepreneurship in Pokhara
Pokhara, October 1 – Pokhara College of Management (PCM) and the Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, marking a significant step towards bridging academia and entrepreneurship in Pokhara. PCM, established in 2002 and affiliated with Pokhara University, offers bachelor programs in Business Administration, Computer Science and Information Technology,...
New paragliding fee in Pokhara set at up to Rs 12,750 per hour
POKHARA, Sept 28: The Nepal Airsports Association has revised the paragliding rates in Pokhara due to internal disputes and unhealthy competition among business enterprises. The new rates have been fixed at Rs 7,500 to Rs 8,500 for 15-30 minutes and Rs 11,250 to Rs 12,750 for 30-60 minutes. Pilots will now earn 60 percent of...
The Top Six Must-Visit Destinations in Pokhara
Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, Pokhara is a vibrant city in Nepal that offers an array of remarkable experiences for travelers. From tranquil lakes to mesmerizing viewpoints, Pokhara captivates visitors with its enchanting landscapes and cultural heritage. In this article, we will explore the top five destinations that you...
PCM organized Farewell program to pass-out students
Pokhara College of Management (PCM), an outstanding campus located in Nadipur, Pokhara, organized a farewell program to the 2019 batch of undergraduate students who have completed their studies. The farewell ceremony for BBA and BCIS students who had completed their eighth-semester exams was held at Barpipal Resort in Lakeside, amidst a cultural program organized by...
3rd Spirit Nepal Yoga Festival to be held in Kahun Danda from Nov. 7-10
The 3rd Spirit Nepal International Yoga Festival will take place from November 7 to 10, 2024, in Kahun Danda, Pokhara. Organizers said that over 250 participants from more than 40 countries will attend the event. YogConnection Nepal has organized the festival with Prachaar Nepal and Specks14 Event Company. The festival aims to promote global wellness,...

GANDAK AREA

Dhorpatan mayor Nepali arrested in Delhi
Kathmandu, September 27 — Devkumar Nepali, the mayor of Dhorpatan Municipality in Baglung, has been arrested for embezzling funds from cooperative savers. The police confirmed that he was apprehended on Friday in New Delhi, India, by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). AIG Deepak Thapa, head of the CIB, stated that a red corner notice had...
Disaster toll: 73 lives lost in Gandaki province since April
Pokhara, September 25 — In Gandaki Province, 73 people have died due to disasters. Official statistics indicate that since last Baishakh (April-May), 73 fatalities have been reported across eleven districts. Three individuals are still missing, and 82 others are injured. Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey informed that they are receiving treatment in various hospitals. According to...
Cooperative victims hold counter-protest against Rabi Lamichhane in Pokhara
Pokhara, September 23 — As leaders and supporters of the Rashtriya Swotantra Party (RSP) began protesting in support of president Rabi Lamichhane, victims of the Surya Darshan Cooperative also took to the streets in Pokhara. RSP is demonstrating in front of the District Administration Office at Shahid Chowk, where the cooperative victims are also present, chanting...
Baglung launches ‘zero waste’ initiative
Baglung, September 7 – Baglung Municipality, which has been searching for the final solution to the garbage collection issue for a long, has launched a ‘zero waste’ initiative, aiming for the proper utilisation of all types of waste by collecting it in three categories- organic, non-organic, and hazardous waste. The municipality had been disposing of its...
Baglung flood: Three killed as flood sweeps away motorcycle and scooter
Three people were killed after a flood swept away a motorcycle and a scooter in Baglung district early Friday morning. The victims, identified as Arjun Sapkota (23), Avisekh Regmi (22), and Kamal Sapkota (20), were washed away by the flood at around 11:45 pm. While two bodies were recovered during the night, the body of...
Gandaki minister Deepak Manange resigns after ministry transfer
POKHARA, 2 Sept.: Rajeev Gurung, widely known as Deepak Manange, resigned from his post following a recent shake-up in the Gandaki Province government. On Monday, Manange, who was previously the Minister of Physical Infrastructure, was transferred to the Forest Ministry. Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey restructured the ministry of social development and health and the...
Gandaki CM gives full shape to Cabinet, four from UML
POKHARA, September 2 — The CPN (UML) has officially joined the Gandaki Province government. Chief of Province Dilli Raj Bhatta administered the oaths of office and secrecy to four UML ministers on Monday. The ministers appointed are Prakash Bahadur KC for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport; Padma GC for the Ministry of...

NATIONAL

Domestic flights resume regular operations
Kathmandu, September 29 — Domestic flights, which had been disrupted for three days, are now back to regular operations starting today. On Thursday, flights were unable to operate at several airports, and due to weather conditions, most airports remained closed on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, the Tribhuvan International Airport reported that only 30 percent...
Gandaki minister Deepak Manange resigns after ministry transfer
POKHARA, 2 Sept.: Rajeev Gurung, widely known as Deepak Manange, resigned from his post following a recent shake-up in the Gandaki Province government. On Monday, Manange, who was previously the Minister of Physical Infrastructure, was transferred to the Forest Ministry. Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey restructured the ministry of social development and health and the...
Gandaki CM gives full shape to Cabinet, four from UML
POKHARA, September 2 — The CPN (UML) has officially joined the Gandaki Province government. Chief of Province Dilli Raj Bhatta administered the oaths of office and secrecy to four UML ministers on Monday. The ministers appointed are Prakash Bahadur KC for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport; Padma GC for the Ministry of...
Nepalis spent 1.89 trillion rupees on foreign travel last year
The annual report reveals a strong interest among Nepalis in both domestic and international travel. In the last financial year (2080/81), Nepalis spent 1 trillion 89 billion 43 crore rupees on foreign trips, marking a 31.1 percent increase from the previous year. Despite this rise in travel expenditure, there has been some improvement in Nepal’s...
190 dead from floods and landslides since June 10
Disasters such as floods and landslides have claimed 190 lives across Nepal since June 10th. The casualties are distributed as follows: three in Kathmandu Valley, 27 in Koshi Province, eight in Madhesh Province, 32 in Bagmati Province, 56 in Gandaki Province, 36 in Lumbini Province, 13 in Karnali Province, and 15 in Sudurpaschim Province. In...

TOURISM

New paragliding fee in Pokhara set at up to Rs 12,750 per hour
Gandak NewsSeptember 30, 2024
The Top Six Must-Visit Destinations in Pokhara
Gandak NewsSeptember 30, 2024
Domestic flights resume regular operations
Gandak NewsSeptember 29, 2024
New trekking route to Tilicho Lake in operation
RSSSeptember 21, 2024
More trekkers make to Annapurna trekking route
RSSSeptember 20, 2024
World Tourism Day 2024: Connecting Cultures
Gandak NewsSeptember 17, 2024
Over 700,000 tourists visit Nepal in eight months
Gandak NewsSeptember 3, 2024

BUSINESS

Nepal’s economy will grow by 3.9 per cent: ADB

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Sept. 26: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted that Nepal’s economy would grow by 4.9 per cent in the current Fiscal Year 2024/25,…

ART & LITERATURE

Poem: Lunatic
Arundhati Roy’s first memoir, ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me,’ to be published in Sept

BLOG & OPINION

Need For Innovative Journalism
Dr. Kundan Aryal Despite different platforms and medium of expression, journalism has played an innovative role with the passage of time. Media have been constantly evolving, and today the new media have cultivated human behaviour around the world. Online mass media, which serve edited contents, and social media or Social Network Sites, which ventilate individual...
Tide of Times
Fright From The Right
P Kharel Personalized politics and petulant attitude sharply shrunk the popularity meter of France’s President Emmanuel Macron as quickly as he rose to the seat of power in 2017. However, the first-round presidential election last week on April 10 left him almost high and dry in that Marine Le Pen gave him the shake-up neither...
Nepal’s financial sector sees significant reforms, focus shifting to financial consolidation
Maha Prasad Adhikari Kathmandu, Sept 13 : The global economic situation continues to recover slowly and unevenly from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent geopolitical tensions. Many central banks are still maintaining their tight monetary policy stance to manage the inflation. The interconnectedness of global markets needs policy harmonization to mitigate impact of...
Health
A Woman’s Right to Choose: Safe Abortion Services in Pokhara
Sailtaaj Kunwar | Dr. Biraj Baral Safe Abortion services must be available to everyone who needs them, and health care professionals are here to provide care without judgment. Safe abortion is a fundamental right, just like sex as a basic need for humans. It’s crucial to have healthy, open discussions on this topic. Abortion is...
World Tourism Day 2024: Connecting Cultures
Som Sapkota World Tourism Day, first celebrated in 1980 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), reminds us each year of the profound impact that travel can have on the world. Tourism isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about connecting people, fostering peace, and supporting communities. This year’s theme, “Tourism and Peace,” feels especially...

INTERVIEW

Time to read more, think hard

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‘Understanding life through ghazals’

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nepali homes embrace digital age: 76% have smartphones
KATHMANDU: Recent findings from the National Statistics Office reveal that 76 percent of households in Nepal now own smartphones. Out of the 6.6 million families surveyed, a staggering 4.862 million possess smartphones across the nation. Additionally, data from Census 2078 indicates that 49.4 percent of households own televisions, while 15 percent have computers. Furthermore, the...
Study uses AI to identify people with irregular heartbeats
Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): An artificial intelligence (AI) system may spot an abnormal cardiac rhythm in people even before they exhibit any symptoms, according to research. The method, which found hidden signals in normal medical diagnostic procedures, may help doctors better protect patients with atrial fibrillation, the most common kind of heart rhythm disease,...

HEALTH

Various ways you can enjoy goat meat this Dashain festival
As the Dashain is in full swing, many are looking forward to the festive feast. And for many goats are an integral part of Dashain, almost synonymous, making the biggest festival of the nation more special. But, during this festive season, you do not have to just enjoy the curry, you can also explore and...
8 most delicious vegetarian dishes to try this Dashain
Thousands of animals and birds–mostly buffaloes, goats, chickens, and ducks–are sacrificed during Dashain, arguably the greatest festival of Nepal. Therefore, most known Dashain delicacies are meat-based such as goat pakku, mutton curry, rakti, bhutan, sukuti, and many more. But, one can also celebrate this festival without relishing non-vegetarian dishes. There are a lot of delicious...
For skincare: Here’re 7 tips you need to follow daily
Many Nepali people are not conscious of their skin health and related problems. These problems are not even considered health problems by many Nepalis, citing the lack of awareness and other health priorities and needs. Yet, many people wish to have healthy glowing and clear skin; whether they make any efforts to get so is...
These kinds of foods to avoid for a healthier and longer life
In today’s fast-paced world, dietary choices play a crucial role in shaping our health and well-being. Making informed decisions about what we consume is vital for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. And it is not about what you eat but knowing foods to avoid that help you improve your health. From sugars and processed snacks to...
5 effects of eating too much sugar on body
If you have been eating too much sugar lately, it not only increases the risk of diabetes, but it can also cause other health problems. Since sugar is used in many foods including drinks, sweets, and cakes, it is difficult to stay away from it easily. Since naturally occurring foods like fruits, honey, and sugarcane...

AGRICULTURE

Bajura farmers sell apples worth over Rs. 10 mn
Nepal’s vegetables being exported to Qatar
Mustang campaigns to curb potato import

WORLD

46 including 37 children drown during Hindu festival in India’s Bihar
Bihar, 26 Sept. – At least 46 people, including 37 children, tragically drowned in eastern India while celebrating a Hindu festival. A local government official confirmed the tragedy on Thursday, explaining that the incident occurred across multiple districts in Bihar State during the Jitiya Parv festival, a Hindu celebration observed by mothers for the well-being...
Flash flood sweeps away hamlet as Vietnam’s storm toll rises to 141 dead
By Associated Press (AP) HANOI, SEPTEMBER 11 : A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 22 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 141 on Wednesday. Vietnamese state broadcaster VTV said the torrent of water gushing down from a mountain in Lao Cai...
59 died, over 5.4mln people affected by flood in Bangladesh
Bangladesh (Dhaka Tribune): The death toll from the recent flood in 11 districts has risen to 59 with five more deaths till Saturday, according to the report of Disaster Management and Relief Ministry. Of the fresh fatalities, four were reported from Feni while one was from the Noakhali district. So far, the floods have claimed...

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