Whistle-blowing is the act of raising a voice against unethical activities by responsible authorities, typically by an insider. With an aim to meet the needs and satisfaction of its citizens, every country has developed its system. Various laws, policies and procedures regulate the system. The system established is not inherently flawed; however, there could be […] The post Blowing the whistle to control corruption appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal’s highland rangelands, locally known as Khark, are among the country’s most valuable yet underappreciated natural assets. Stretching across the Himalayas, mid-hills, and parts of the Chure region, these vast landscapes support traditional livestock production, conserve biodiversity, protect watersheds, and sustain the livelihoods of thousands of mountain households. Far beyond being open grazing areas, rangelands […] The post The backbone of the Himalayan economy: Why Nepal’s rangelands matter appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, July 15 Football’s founding nation, England, is all set to face former champions Argentina in the second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026. On one side, World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is looking to lead Argentina toward a second consecutive title, while England captain Harry Kane is aiming to take his team to […] The post Messi and Kane set to headline blockbuster World Cup semifinal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal’s Ministry of Infrastructure Development has drafted a new law, the Vehicles and Transport Management Bill, that would raise traffic fines from the current Rs 500-1,500 range to as much as Rs 100,000 for a single offence. The bill is still a draft sitting with the Ministry of Law for review; it has not been […] The post Can Nepal’s new traffic fines survive scrutiny? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, July 14 Defending champions Argentina have reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, along with France, Spain, and England. In the semifinals of the World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina will face England, while France will face Spain. Goalkeepers of all these teams have delivered outstanding […] The post World Cup semifinals put four goalkeepers under the spotlight appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Continuous rainfall over the past few days has triggered severe floods and landslides in the Kumrung Khola and Modi River areas of Annapurna Rural Municipality wards 10 and 11 in Kaski district. According to the Gandaki chapter of the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), the floods have caused significant damage to the suspension bridge […] The post Floods and landslides damage Annapurna trekking route, tourists urged to stay alert appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Last Friday, the water stopped again. Floodwaters had entered the intake of the Melamchi Water Supply Project at Ambathan in Helambu, Sindhupalchok, on Thursday night, turning the river too turbid to treat. By morning, Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) had suspended distribution across the Valley. A week later, the taps are still dry for many […] The post Thirsty in the pouring rain: The monsoon-Melamchi paradox appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, July 13 The FIFA World Cup 2026, which began with 48 teams, has now reached its final four. After more than a month of competition, dozens of thrilling matches, and numerous unexpected results, France, Spain, England, and defending champions Argentina have booked their places in the semi-finals. In the quarter-finals, France beat Morocco 2-0, […] The post Everything to know about the four FIFA World Cup semi-finalists appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, July 12 The semifinal lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete. The identities of all four teams heading to the semifinals were confirmed after Sunday morning’s two quarterfinal matches. England and Argentina secured their semifinal spots with wins in Sunday morning’s matches. These two teams will now face each other in […] The post World Cup semifinal lineup set as all four past champions advance appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Arun Gupto, a professor of English literature and cultural studies, has long been a revered intellectual figure. Known for his heavyweight academic publications with prestigious international publishing houses like Routledge and Rupa, Gupto is a scholar who commands deep respect in academic circles. However, his latest literary endeavour reveals a profoundly different side of him. […] The post Arun Gupto: Fiction doesn’t tell lies; it glorifies the truth of our ordinary lives appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.