- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Khandi fabric disappearing from Khalsa area
Khandi fabric, which used to be familiar in the Khalsa area of Dhankuta, is now on the verge of being history from the area. About four decades ago, khandi fabric weaving looms were found in every house in the Khalsa area. Due to poor economic conditions and lack of access to market, people from the area used to produce Khandi fabric at their own house using the local raw materials and home-made techniques.
Sudurpaschim sees growing number of TB deaths
A total of 61 people died of tuberculosis (TB) in the last eight months in Sudurpaschim Province. Of which, 23 were from Kailali district. Manoj Ojha, an officer at Sudurpaschim Prov
GP Koirala remembered
The people of Chitwan still remember former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala fondly for the big projects he implemented in the district. Koirala, who was also the president of the Nepali Congress party until his death in 2010, is credited with establishing the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital.
Missiles, drones hit civilian buildings in Ukraine
Ukraine’s president posted a video Wednesday showing what he said was a Russian missile slamming into an apartment building in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, after Russia launched launched exploding drones that killed at least four people at a student dormitory near Kyiv before dawn.
Ganyapdhura investing over Rs. 20M to support farmers
Ganyapdhura Rural Municipality, in Dadeldhura district, is investing over Rs. 20 million in agriculture and livestock sectors alongside skill-based training to make the locals self-employed.
Minister Kirati expresses concern over growing influence of foreign culture
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kirati has expressed his concern about Nepalis' growing embrace of foreign culture at the expense of their native traditions.
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
Humanity still has a chance, close to the last, to prevent the worst of climate change’s future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists said Monday. But doing so requires quickly slashing nearly two-thirds of carbon pollution by 2035, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said. The United Nations chief said it more bluntly, calling for an end to new fossil fuel exploration and for rich countries to quit coal, oil and gas by 2040.
Duet art exhibition of Pariyar, Dangol in the capital
A duet art exhibition titled 'Compatible Thoughts' is running at Siddhartha Art Gallery in Kathmandu. Altogether 22 artworks of Ishan Pariyar and Sabita
Nepal beat Laos 2-0, make winning start at PM Three Nations Cup
Nepal started the Prime Minister Three Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over Laos at Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Striker Nawayug Shrestha and Defender Anant Tamang netted one goal each in both halves to claim the second win over Laos.
Stop Political Meddling In Varsities
Policy Research Institute (PRI) - the public policy expert organisation - has come up with a comprehensive study report dealing with various aspects of establishment, operation and management of universities in
New Indices For Assessing Researcher's Impact
The assessment of the impact of a researcher is an important process to be carried out during the recruitment by research institutions and universities. A researcher's impact is mainly measured on the basis of his/her research papers. The number and quality of research papers, followed by subsequent citations and proportion of the contribution by the concerned researcher, are the main factors that are looked into for the assessment of the researcher's impact.
Caste-based Injustice
Nepal has observed the 58th International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination the other day with renewed commitment to end all types of discriminations against the Dalit (downtrodden) and other
Tackling Global Risks
As disasters happen more frequently and with greater force, it is becoming increasingly important to take risks seriously. Around the world, we need better communication mechanisms, based on accurate maps
Industry establishment at snail’s pace in Bhairahawa-based SEZ
It has been eight years since the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was inaugurated in Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, with an aim to enhance export and reduce economic losses. However, establishment of industries is moving at a snail’s pace.
Full implementation of Dalit Empowerment Act sought
A memorandum has been submitted to Chief Minister of Madhes Province Saroj Kumar Yadav stating that the Dalit Empowerment Act has not been given its full shape even in three years after its enactment.
