- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Unused bridges in Pokhara highlight planning gaps
Two bridges built over the Bijaypur stream connecting ward Nos. 13 and 26 of Pokhara Metropolitan City have remained unused. A suspension bridge built a decade ago to
I want to spread hope though song: NC leader Mahar
A song titled ‘Banchha Banchha Mero Desh Banchha,’ written by Nepali Congress central member and writer Nain Singh Mahar, was released amid a programme held in Lalitpur on Wednesday. Sung by Pramod Kharel, with music c
Shrestha awarded Leo Tolstoy Medal
Nepali writer Ram Bindu Shrestha, along with Russian writer Tamara Potyomkina, was honoured with the Leo Tolstoy Medal during the Proxima Centauri Conference, a literary festival, held recently in Moscow.
Human Factor Key To Poll Security
The Nepal government is busy carrying out intensive preparation for the elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for 5 March 2026, which was shortly announced after the formation of the new gove
Need For Youth Efficiency Council
Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas — but a lack of
Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Arsenal edged out Brentford 2-0 to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday as Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 defeat at struggling Leeds. Liverpool needed
Sri Lanka In Crisis
Nepal’s fellow South Asian nation, Sri Lanka, is currently reeling from the catastrophic effects of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone in question has triggered floods and landslides across the island, affecting an econ
Soil Conservation
It is easy to take soil for granted. But this priceless material is what sustains human civilisation by enabling the cultivation of crops. Only about 7.5 per cent of the earth’s surface is said to provide the topsoil we rely o
Benikot farmers earn Rs. 20M from oranges
Benikot farmers of Byas Municipality-13 have succeeded in selling oranges worth more than Rs. 20 million this year alone. The good production in the orchards of hill villages this year, the traders coming to
Tourist activity thriving at Thorong La Pass despite freezing cold
Amid the freezing cold and snow-covered trekking paths, Thorong La Pass, situated at an altitude of 5,416 metres above sea level, continues to attract foreign tourists.
Model farmer turns struggles into success
Purna Bahadur Chaudhary from Matera, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-14, is now widely recognised as a ‘model farmer’ in his village. Once struggling to make ends meet with traditional farming, he now earns nearly Rs. 1.4 million annually from commercial vegetable farming. His success story is a testament to 25 years of hard work and persistence.
Kirat Rai people celebrate Sakela festival
The nature-worshipping Kirat Rai community has begun celebrating the Sakela (Udhauli) festival with grandeur in Gaighat, the district headquarters of Udayapur. The Kirat Rai people have a tradition of p
SAFF Women’s Club C'ship set for historic kick-off today
History will be made when the first edition of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship kicks off at the Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu on Thursday, 5 December.
All-party meeting to discuss polls today
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-party meeting for Friday to create a conducive environment for the upcoming elections. The meeting is scheduled to be held at the
Madhes in political turmoil: Three Chief Ministers quit in 51 days
Madhes Province is once again at the epicentre of political instability. After three consecutive Chief Ministers resigned within 51 days, the province is now without leadership.
