- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
The Rising Nepal
Landslides pose risk to Beni-Jomsom road
A study has shown 10 big landslides along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road section of the Kaligandaki Corridor. The 40-km stretch of the road section from Beni to Ghans is the most landslide-prone area.
Govt preparing agriculture policy: Minister Bhusal
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Bedu Ram Bhusal has said that the government was preparing an agricultural policy for the overall development of the agriculture sector of the country.
Elevated water levels persist in Norway's rivers and lakes
More evacuations were being considered Friday in southeastern Norway, where the level of water in swollen rivers and lakes continued to grow after days of torrential rain. Huge amounts of water, littered with broken trees, debris and trash, were thundering down the usually serene rivers. It flooded abandoned houses, left cars coated in mud and swamped camping sites. One of the most affected places was
Debunking Foreign Policy Fallacies
There are critical and careful strategies of small states for their survival. The first is posing difficulty to great powers’ unwanted penetration to the nation’s vital strategic areas or vulnerable points, the second is robust self-defense build up to secure national security, viable economy, social cohesion and national identity; and the third is distraction of the attention of great powers away from an unhealthy competition with each other within the nation and acquire intrinsic capacity to defy th
Why Are Nepali Cooperatives Facing Problems?
The cooperative model had emerged with a concept of self-development through community approaches. The modern cooperative movement started in England in the mid-19th century, and its principle and idea spread worldwide. The cooperative sector is st
Halesi Tuwachung Municipality makes school education free
Halesi Tuwachung Municipality of Khotang district has made education up to the 12th standard free in all its community schools. The municipality made the schools free under its 'Zero Fee' campaign.
‘Concept of Women’s Industrial Park has progressed’
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the concept of the Women’s Industrial Park has progressed. Addressing a programme organised by the South Asian Women’s Forum on Friday, Minister Dr. Mahat said, “The concept of Women’s Industrial Park has moved forward, no one can stop it now.”
Liverpool agree British record £110 million fee for Caicedo
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday the Reds have reached an agreement with Brighton for the transfer of Moises Caicedo, for a reported British record fee of £110 million ($140 million, 127 million euros).
Taylor Swift announces 1989 at Eras Tour show
Taylor Swift closed the 2023 U.S. leg of her landmark Eras Tour Wednesday night in Los Angeles in a big way, announcing the fourth edition of her re-recording project: “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” After playing a few tracks from her “1989” era live, including an abridged take on “Bad Blood,” the pop superstar approached the center of the stage with an acoustic guitar in hand and suggested to the audience that she had been working on something big.
Years after Kabul fall, Afghans wait for US visas in limbo
When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, Shukria Sediqi knew her days in safety were numbered. As a journalist who advocated for women's rights, she'd visited shelters and safe houses to talk to women who had fled abusive husbands. She went with them to court when they asked for a divorce.
Panchthar highlands look beautiful in monsoon with grazing sheep
Anyone who has been to the high hills this season has seen flocks of sheep happily grazing on the lush green slopes. Shepherds have climbed up from the lowlands for the summer, bringing their sheep with them to the high-altitude pastures.
Disaster-prone Sindhupalchowk calls for serious action
Sindhupalchowk has always been at high risk of natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods to landslides and more. Despite not experiencing any major disaster so far this year, residents of the district are constantly worried about the looming possibility of one that may hit at any time, often without a warning.
Three more arrested in gold smuggling case
Police have arrested three more persons for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of 100 kg of gold to Nepal from Hong Kong. Two of them are Chinese nationals while one is Rohan Adukia, son of businessman Rakesh Adukia, who was also arrested in the case. The Chinese nationals were arrested on Thursd
Strategies To Solve Urban Flooding
Flash floods in the valley have significantly increased in recent years. Certain areas of Kathmandu city, including Balkhu, Kuleshwar, Narephant, Balaju, Mulpani, and Samakhusi, experience flooding every monsoon. According to national media reports,
Nepal-China Cooperation In Potato Production
Potatoes are one of the most widely consumed and versatile crops worldwide, and they play a crucial role in food security and economic development in Nepal. Potatoes account for 5.96 per cent of Nepal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The diverse topography of Nepal, spanning from lowlands to high-altitude regions, offers conducive conditions for year-round potato cultivation. Nepal's potato industry has been steadily growing. In 2022, Nepal produced 3.3 million metric tonnes of potatoes.
