Daily Khabar

  Kathmandu, June 27 The ‘Sketching and Sculpture Exhibition 2082’ kicked off on Friday in Kathmandu, showcasing creative works by students from 46 schools under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). The students created the artworks as part of the “Skills in Education” program, and the exhibition is jointly organized by KMC’s Education Department and the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). According to a press release from NAFA, the displayed pieces were made during training sessions based on the “Sketching and Sculpture” module. The event was inaugurated by NAFA Chancellor Naradmani Hartamchhali, who highlighted the value of combining art with education. He said that these student works, while simple, show how young people begin to understand the world and build the foundation for becoming future thinkers, scholars, and creative minds. Devendra Kumar Kafle ‘Thumkeli’, Member Secretary of the Academy, shared that more than 1,300 students contributed paintings and sculptures to ...

KATHMANDU, June 27 — The results of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) have been officially released. According to the National Examination Board (NEB), 438,896 students took the regular SEE exams. Of them, 48,177 students scored a GPA between 3.6 and 4.0 , which is the highest grade range. Here's a breakdown of the results: 81,385 students scored a GPA between 3.2 and 3.6 89,124 scored between 2.8 and 3.2 48,479 got between 2.4 and 2.8 4,126 scored between 2.0 and 2.4 Only 8 students scored between 1.6 and 2.0 GPA 126 students’ results were cancelled NEB Chairperson Mahashram Sharma stated that 61.81% of students received a grade this year , which is a nearly 14% increase compared to last year when only 48% were graded. Students from 11,216 schools —both public and private—took part in the exams. Among the total examinees, 257,730 were girls , 256,311 were boys , and 30 students identified as other . Under the letter grading system, s...

KATHMANDU, JUNE 25 – To tackle air pollution from vehicles, the government has finally enforced the Euro VI emission standard—after years of delay. Starting June 23, all imported four-wheeled vehicles must meet this standard, as outlined in the Vehicle Emissions Standards-2025 published in the Nepal Gazette. Under the new rules: Euro-V test standards will now apply to two-, three-, and small four-wheeled vehicles. Euro-VI standards will apply to all four-wheeled vehicles, including small, medium, and large passenger and goods vehicles (weighing 3.5 tonnes or more). The rules cover not just fully assembled imports but also vehicles built in Nepal and their spare parts. Exceptions include: Military vehicles and construction equipment imported with the Defense Ministry's recommendation, which are not required to follow this rule. Nepal has been using the Euro III standard since 2012, after first adopting Euro I in 1999. Though the plan was to move to Euro IV by 2014, it never happened...

One of the most powerful things about movies is their ability to imagine things that haven’t happened yet. Even though the world hasn’t experienced a Third World War, filmmakers have long explored what such a war could look like, what fears it could bring, and what the consequences might be—using the emotional impact of visuals to tell the story. Today, with growing tensions around the world—from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to rising conflicts in the Middle East involving Israel, Palestine, Iran, and the U.S.—the idea of another global war feels less like fiction and more like a real possibility. Even South Asia has had its share of near-crises, although tensions between India and Pakistan have eased for now. These global issues—from political rivalry to nuclear threats—make war-themed films more meaningful and timely. Here are seven powerful films that explore what a Third World War might look like or imagine its devastating aftermath: 1. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop W...

NEW DELHI, JUNE 26 — China's efforts to boost its influence in the region took a hit on Thursday when India refused to sign a joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting. India objected because the statement didn’t mention a recent terror attack that killed Indian tourists — an omission they felt favored Pakistan. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the statement weakened India’s stance on key issues like terrorism and regional security. A source familiar with the matter said the statement reflected Pakistan’s version of events — highlighting militant activity in Balochistan but ignoring the April 22 attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly Hindu pilgrims, were killed. India holds Pakistan responsible for the attack, but Pakistan denies any involvement. Singh reportedly said the joint statement “supported Pakistan’s narrative.” Pakistan has long accused India of backing the Baloch separatist movement — something India denies....

Plastic pollution has become a serious environmental issue in Nepal over the past few decades. What started as a problem in cities has now spread throughout the country—from the busy streets of Kathmandu to the peaceful paths of the Annapurna Circuit. Plastic waste is everywhere: clogging rivers, damaging farmland, and threatening wildlife. Despite various efforts to address it, plastic pollution keeps getting worse. The reasons are many: low public awareness, weak law enforcement, and a general lack of urgency from the system. Rapid urban growth and rising consumer habits have led to a surge in single-use plastics. In Kathmandu alone, around 4,700 tons of solid waste are produced every day, a large chunk of it being non-biodegradable plastic. People rely on disposable items because they’re cheap and convenient, even though they cause long-term harm. And with few affordable alternatives, the problem persists. Nepal's waste management system also adds to the crisis. A lot of plasti...

  Kathmandu, June 22 To mark World Music Day, Tharu artists from across Nepal came together at the Nepal Academy in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, to perform their original songs and celebrate their culture. The event, organized by the National Tharu Artists Forum, featured a grand cultural program with performances that showcased the diversity of Tharu traditions and local heritage from different parts of the country. Resham Chaudhary, patron of the Nagarik Unmukti Party and former Member of Parliament, chaired the event. In his speech, he said his journey began with singing on Radio Nepal back in 2049 BS as part of a cultural movement for identity. He added that his efforts were not welcomed after the country became a republic, and he was imprisoned for trying to assert Tharu identity through music—a turning point that led him into politics. Vijay Chaudhary, General Secretary of the National Tharu Artists Association, noted that artists had come from all over the country to share their...