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It’s no secret that Nepal’s roads are like, totally synonymous with drama. I mean, just check out the recent buzz – three big accidents in one day, 19 lives gone, and heaps of people injured. It’s like a bad movie, but unfortunately, it’s real life, and it shows Nepal’s road safety is in serious trouble.
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Nowadays, we often spend more time on activities like watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling through social media, while we overlook the value of reading books. Many of us haven’t been encouraged to read at home or in school, and there are several reasons for this.
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Pure Energy Ltd., a company under the Energy Division of Golyan Group, has established state-of-the-art grid-connected solar PV plant at Raniyapur in Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke District, Lumbini Province. When this plant came into operation, this was the largest solar PV plant in the country.
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Mugu village, nestled along the majestic Mugu River in the remote northernmost part of Mugu district at an elevation of 3,500 m, is home to over 200 households. The village, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, is incredibly isolated, requiring a two-day walk from the nearest road to reach, and another additional day to reach from the district headquarters, Gamgadhi. We travelled there to install automatic hydro-meteorological station to study hydroelectric project to be constructed some…
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Dashain is Nepal’s biggest festival, known for bringing families together and celebrating cultural traditions. It’s not just a religious event, but an important social occasion where people reconnect with their loved ones. One of the most noticeable parts of Dashain is how many people who work or study in Kathmandu travel back to their hometowns. As the festival approaches, they feel a strong urge to return to their roots and be with family, showing just…
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Arika Gurung wins a historic silver medal in karate for Nepal at the ongoing Asian Games in China. It is second medal for the country in the Games after a bronze medal glory by the women’s kabaddi team. It is also Nepal’s only third ever silver at the Games, but yet to win any gold medal. Nepal’s history in international sports is marked by very limited success. The country, with the population of over 30…
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I am part of the Newa community in the Kathmandu Valley, known for its rich fusion of flavors, history, and cultural practices in its cuisine. Buffalo meat is a staple ingredient. In my culture, food is integral to social and family events, making vegetarianism a challenge. Choosing to be vegetarian during the month of Shrawan led to feelings of social isolation and discomfort, as friends and family struggled to adapt to my dietary choices, often…
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Zebra crossings are there to improve road safety by giving pedestrians a designated place to cross the road and alerting drivers to their presence. These crossings are something that stays visible for a month and remains disappeared for entire year in my city. Not only zebra crossings, the most of other road markings remain invisible for most part of the calendar. They are one of the basic low-cost safety measures. They are those lines, symbols,…
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I used to be an avid Nepali film lover. In the early and mid of 2010s, Nepali films had upgraded in storytelling, acting, music and technology. The quality of theatres and film watching experience had vastly improved at that time. People flocked to watch their favourite Nepali films in the theatres. Even I didn’t miss at least 1 film in a month. Loot, Talakjung vs Tulke, Jatra, Kabbadi, Saanghuro, they came like in a series that wowed us. Nepali actors…