- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Rice crops are being threatened by El Nino after grain supplies were disrupted by conflict
Warmer, drier weather because of an earlier than usual El Nino is expected to hamper rice production across Asia, hitting global food security in a world still reeling from the impacts of the war in Ukraine.
CNI urges to open PPA for hydropower projects immediately
A delegation of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) met with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basent and urged to open the power purchase agreement (PPA) of hydropower projects immediately.
Police bolster testing efforts against drug-impaired driving
Nepal Police has strengthened efforts against drug-impaired driving across the country. While thousands of drivers are penalised for driving under the influence of alcohol annually to reduce road mishaps, authorities have also intensified their action against drugged driving. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Pol
Indian authorities propose lifting waters from Mahakali
Indian officials have asked for the permission to lift water from the Mahakali River to solve the water supply crisis in Dharchula, an Indian city across Darchula in Nepal. The Mahakali River is the western border between Nepal and India.
Gorkhapatra gets century subscriber of its publications
The Basundhara-Man Foundation of Baluwatar has subscribed Gorkhapatra Corporation’s publications for 100 years. The Foundation is the first to subscribe to t
Personnel kept standby in all provinces to fight disaster: APF
The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has kept all its manpower and necessary equipment in a ready position for the reduction and rescue of possible monsoon disasters.
Dadeldhura farmers start on commercial buffalo rearing venture
Farmers in Aalital Rural Municipality-5, Dadeldhura district, have started rearing buffaloes commercially. About 20 farmers have built new buffalo sheds for the purpose.
Chautara women producing liquid soap
Women of Chautara Sangachokgadhi Municipality-5, Sindhupalchowk district, have started earning income by producing phenyl and liquid soap at their home.
Measures in place to prevent citizenship irregularity
In response to an incident involving an Indian national's failed attempt to obtain Nepali citizenship using false documents, the Area Administration Office in Damak, Jhapa, has implemented stricter protocols when issuing citizenship certificates.
Govt grants land to build indoor studio in Banepa
The Government of Nepal has granted permission to the Film Development Board (FDB) to utilise the land in Ward Nos. 10 and 13 of Banepa Municipality in the Kavrepalanchok district to construct an indoor film shooting studio. Following the decision, Bhuwan KC, chairman of the Film Development Boa
Changing Nature Of Civic Space
Civic space is the autonomous site that enables intermediary groups of society to play a constructive role in the political, economic and social life of the nation. It is the foundation of people’s empowerment through deliberative process and finding rooms for ideas and imagination. The loss of a general purpose and shared public interests in Nepal has alienated most political leaders from common norms, manner of th
The Case For Green Industrial Parks
Cambridge – Throughout history, the evolution of energy technologies has influenced the location of production. At the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth century, factories were typically located near fast-moving rivers or under windmills because they needed to be near their energy source. The steam engine’s introduction enabled firms to establish their bases anywhere coal could be economically shipped.
Ukrainian women find healing through painting
In a sunlit art studio in Kyiv filled with easels and canvases, Iryna Farion puts the finishing touches on an oil painting with a predominantly dark color palette in shades of blue and brown.
Aadikabi commemorated by reciting Ramayana
The recitation of the Ramayana by Batuk Bimal Upadhyay Neupane from Maharshived Vyas Vidyashram left everyone present amazed by his melodious voice. The recitation of the Ramayana by Neupane at the Ramayana recitation programme held at Bal Mandir Madhyamik Vidyalaya Damauli in Damauli on the occasion of the 210th Bhanu Jayanti held all those present spellbound.
Police on brink of two volleyball league titles
Nepal Police Club advanced to the final of men’s and women’s section in the 7th PM Cup NVA National Club Leauge 2080 on Friday. Police rallied past New Diamond in a straight three sets 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 in the last league match of women’s league. Police remained unbeaten and topped the league table with 15 points from five matches. Police will meet APF Club in the final. APF occupy second position with 11 points.
