- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Lack of raw materials hits industries in Banke
Following the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there has been a shortage of raw materials in Banke. As a result, production has declined and some industries have reached the brink of closure.
Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants, mine waters
Iran warned Monday it will strike electrical plants across the Middle East if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic, and threatened to mine the "entire Persian Gulf" if invaded.
Blending Spiritual Values Into Politics
Politics plays a central role in shaping the governance, development and social organisation of any nation. Traditionally, politics has often been understood as a struggle for power and authori
Dalit Women Denied Leadership Role
In the blue-grey light of a Kathmandu morning, the city is reclaimed by the rhythmic sweep of a broom. Long before the digital class wakes to scroll through the curated successes of the M
Homestay service in century-old house
Tourists visiting Ilam are increasingly drawn to the Nepal Village Homestay, located just outside the district headquarters. Unlike modern hotels or resorts, this homestay is run from
Journalists Under Attack
We consume news from around the world daily, whether on television, radio, social media, or in newspapers. This is all possible because of the hard work of journalists. They work day and n
Organisations raise funds for Dutta’s treatment
Various organisations in Janakpur have become active in raising financial support for the treatment of lyricist and journalist Ashok Dutta. Dutta has been suffering from oral cancer for
50 years after Argentina's coup, families still search disappeared members
Beneath a leaden sky in a municipal cemetery, relatives of Eduardo Ramos and Alicia Cerrotta carry the two urns containing their remains. They lean down to kiss the wooden caskets before resting them in a mausoleum in Argentina's northern province of Tucuman. "We finally know where they are," one of them whispers.
Third day of Chaiti Chhath marked
The third day of Chaiti Chhath, a major cultural and religious festival of Mithilanchal, is being celebrated by offering Argha to the setting sun on Tuesday.
Poor Jajarkot roads put commuters at risk
Travel in rural parts of Jajarkot district has become increasingly hazardous due to the failure to upgrade the roads. Although local governments allocate a budget annually for road imp
NC calls central committee meeting today
The Nepali Congress has called its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting for 1 pm on Tuesday. The meeting to be held at the party’s centr
Stop Child Marriage
Nepal abolished child marriage in 1963, but the practice remains rampant, leading to teen pregnancies despite efforts by the government and non-governmental organisations to eradicate it
Parashu-Kalpana honour presented to Kharel
The 'Parashu–Kalpana Srashta Samman, 2082,' has been conferred on senior lyricist Kiran Kharel. The honour was established in memory of renowned story writer Parashu Pradhan.
Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race
As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question.
Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN
The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday.
