- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Cooperative begins coffee production
A coffee producer cooperative in Parbat has started processing and selling coffee powder in the market. Since the coffee produced in the district could not get a good market, the cooperative started producing and selling coffee powder. Farmers also started getting good price of the coffee due to the involvement of the cooperative in coffee processing.
Rising Social Security Bill
The social security system was first introduced in 1912 in the United Kingdom and then significantly expanded after World War II. However, it was conceptualised in 1601 with the promulgation of the "Poverty
Contagion Of Counterfeit Drugs
The World Health Organisation (2022) warned that the deaths of 66 children in the Gambia may be linked to adulterated cough syrup. In 1937, it was known that adulteration of cough syrup with diethylene glycol caused the deaths of 100 American children after consuming a contaminated medicine. In 2011, around 200 people died in Pakistan after taking contaminated heart medication. There was a time in 2014 to 2015 when more than a thousand people were hospitalized in Congo after taking a fake drug containing an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. Those were few reports of counterfeit medicines causing deaths and hospitalisations and only the tip of the iceberg.
National, international artistes to rock Neverland Concert
On the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar, I.Live Events is organising one of the liveliest music festivals ever titled “Neverland”, a mega-concert featuring international and national stars to enthral the audiences with a grand musical celebration.
Agitated children vandalise Reform Home in Duduwa
A clash broke out between two groups of children in Jayendu Child Reform Home in Duduwa Rural Municipality of Banke district on Thursday. After the clash, agitated children set the rehab center on fire.
A symbol of communal harmony, Madar Baba fair kicks off
Madar Baba Mela, a fair celebrated jointly by Hindus and Muslims, started on Friday. The fair, which could not be held for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue until February 17, 2023.
Hilltop coal-mining town a tactical prize in Ukraine war
In a small coal-mining town on Ukraine’s eastern front line, a fight for strategic superiority is being waged in a battlefield steeped with symbolism as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion nears.
Economic Reforms Must For A Prosperous Nepal
A government in a welfare state such as ours is accountable for the well-being of its citizens. This might entail providing for their fundamental requirements such as food, housing, and healthcare, as well as offering opportunity for education, employment, and social mobility. In the modern era, the function of a welfare nation has grown increasingly crucial as globalisation and technological breakthroughs have brought up new challenges and opportunities.
Protect Patent Rights
Intellectual property rights in Nepal have been a topic of significant interest in recent years as the country seeks to modernise its economy and increase its competitiveness in the global market. The Government of Nepal has taken a number of steps to improve the protection of intellectual property rights, including the introduction of new legislation, creation of specialised intellectual property courts, and increased enforcement efforts.
86 MW electricity connected to national grid
The 86-megawatt of electricity generated from the Solukhola Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The project with Sahas Power Company Limited as the promoter had gone through a test since last week.
Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power 20 years ago riding a wave of public outrage toward the previous government's handling of a deadly earthquake. Now, three months away from an e
Schalke fighting for Bundesliga survival after another draw
Schalke’s bid for Bundesliga survival continued after drawing against Wolfsburg 0-0 on Friday, the struggling team’s third consecutive draw after a string of defeats. Schalke had two goals ruled out in the second half for offside, but can take heart from another encouraging performance after last weekend’s draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach as it cut the gap on relegation rival Hertha Berlin to just two points.
Vegetable farmers beset with perennial problems
Nepal is much touted as an agrarian country. Still over 60 per cent people in Nepal are engaged in agriculture. But the big irony is that the country spends billions of rupees to import agricultural products to feed its people.
Murphy shines on debut, but Rohit's ton puts India on top
Skipper Rohit Sharma hit a brave 120 on a turning Nagpur pitch as India extended their lead to 144 despite Australian debutant Todd Murphy's five wickets in the opening Test. India were 321-7 at stumps with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja proving his worth for the second straight day of his international return with an unbeaten 66. The 22-year-old Murphy took regular wickets with his off-spin in his attempt to check India's surge but Jadeja kept up the charge following Rohit's dismissal soon after tea. Jadeja was batting alongside fellow
Security officials urge PADT to prevent other activities in parkiang areas on Shivaratri day
Security officials have appealed to the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to keep the parking areas selected for the day of Maha Shivaratri vacant to manage the traffic system.
