- Saturday, 28 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Bi-polar World Better For Power Balance
French anthropologist and historian Emmanuel Todd says “Third World War has started”. Todd, in his book “The Third World War Has Started”, says “United
Preparedness Must For Food Security
The “red” anger expressed by the farmers in Nepal by throwing tomatoes demonstrated the injustice they are facing due to unequal market access and lack
Creative writing workshop for students held in Kohalpur
A one-week creative writing and skills workshop was organised at Jangyan Jyoti Secondary School in Kohalpur- 1, Banke, with the aim of honing poetry writing and recitation skills of the students.
Looming Measles Threat
The latest rise in the cases of measles spreading as a possible epidemic has again drawn attention to the importance of routine immunisation. The vaccine-preventable disease has reportedly spread to more than 16 districts, including Kathmandu, with over 1,300 cases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) update covering data from Novembe
Overcoming Desolation
What do you do when you are feeling desolate? Everyone is bound to feel low at some point in life. However, some are more prone to bouts of low moments than others. And it doesn’t help that emotions tend to fluctuate, either when triggered or without any apparent reasons. Especially moments that we feel melancholy and hopeless can weigh heavy on our mental health. Therefore, it can help to rely on certain tried and tested methods to get out of the funk.
Rescuers race against time to find the missing sub in the Atlantic bound for the Titanic site
Rescuers in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean raced against time early Tuesday to find a missing submersible carrying five people on a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic.
Flags of 22 countries hoisted on Flag Hill
National flags of 22 countries, including Nepal, have been hoisted on the Flag Hill (Dhoje danda) in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-5, Dhankuta district, in an effort to attract domestic and foreign tourists. The flags, each costing Rs. 633,104 and about 20 feet in height, were hoisted there.
Installation of Bailey bridge begins in Hewa River
Bailey bridge installation work has begun on the Hewa River along the Phidim-Taplejung section of the Mechi Highway. A flash flood triggered by torrential rain on June 17 washed away the concrete bridge bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt.
Govt gives tax exemption to Dhurmus Suntali Foundation
The government has decided to give a tax exemption to the Dhurmus Suntali Foundation which should pay the tax after transfer of the houses owned by the Giranchaur Integrated Model Settlement and Tourism Promotion Project.
NCC urges Chief Secy to make administration efficient
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has suggested to Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal to make the country's administrative services agile and orderly.
Crises challenging global food system: Report
The multiple crises facing the current world have disrupted the global food system and added to the rising number of hungry and displaced people, Global Food Policy Report, 2023 stated. The South Asia region report was launched at Kathmandu on Monday and stated that crisis like COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, civil unrest and political instability, growing impacts of climate change in 2022 and Russia-Ukraine War resulted in food crisis across the globe.
Lack of bags forces children to carry books in sacks
Perhaps it was Nelson Mandela who called education a great engine of personal development. It is through education, he said, that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farmworkers can become the president of a great nation.
Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan event
Netflix gave audiences first looks at some planned and upcoming projects including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “One Piece” and the third season of “Bridgerton” at a fan event on Saturday.
Xi: World needs stable China–US relationship
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. Xi pointed out that the world needs a generally stable China-U.S. relationship, and whether the two countries can find the right way to get along bears on the future of humanity. The Chinese, like the Americans, are dignified, confident and self-reliant people, and they both have the right to pursue a better life, he said.
Nepalgunj announces free ambulance service
In a bid to ensure prompt medical assistance for individuals facing critical health conditions, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City has announced the launch of a 24-hour free emergency ambulance service. This initiative aims to transport patients to hospitals without any charge. Mayor Prashant Bista reve
