- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday.
Five health posts remain shut in lack of manpower
As many as five municipal health institutions in Badimalika Municipality of Bajura district have remained shut for a long time. Those municipal health institutions set up to provide health services to the local residents of Badimalika Municipality have remained closed in lack of human resources.
Lack of winter rain making air unhealthy
Kathmandu Valley has already witnessed an unhealthy level of air pollution. Due to the growing pollution in Kathmandu’s air, many people are facing long-term health problems during this winter. Currently, dense fog is blanketing the valley and Terai districts, causing more cold especially in the morning and evening.
The strange walking Odaan of Gol Kot
Gol Kot, located in Galkot Municipality–3, Baglung, is a place holding immense historical and religious significance. A fort built by Jitaribam Malla in the mediaeval age, the round building, which used to function as a residential and administrative quarters, is located at an altitude of 1,500 metres above sea level five kilometres south of present-day Hatiya Bazaar.
Students exhibit their science, maths products in Suryodaya
A three-day Science and Math Exhibition organised by Suryodaya Municipality, a local level in Ilam that has bene prioritising digital-friendly education, has concluded successfully. It was a first-of-its-kind exhibition organised by S
Allegation of spot-fixing embroils Nepal T20 in controversy
Nepal T20 League has embroiled in a controversy after clubs not paying the salaries of players surfaced and the allegation of spot-fixing was made on Tuesday. The first match between Kathmandu Knights
Digital book on economic indicators launched
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has launched a digital book on 'Pramukh Arthik Suchanka Prayog Bidhi' - using method of key economic indicators. National Statistics Office (erstwhile Central Bureau of Statistics-CBS) at the NPC has designed the book.
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Lumbini Trust officials inspect Buddhist Circuit sites
The Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has inspected the archaeological sites along the Buddhist Circuit in Kapilvastu. Vice Chairman of the Trust Venerable Metteyya Sakyaputta, Treasurer Dhundi Raj Bhattarai (Siddhicharan), Member Secretary Sanuraja Shakya, Project Manager Saroj Bhattarai and other officials from the LDT board and the Department of Archaeology inspected the historic Tilaura
Ukraine says Russia plans tactical shift using more drones
Russia is preparing to step up its attacks on Ukraine using Iranian-made exploding drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Moscow looks for ways to keep up the pressure on Kyiv after months of battlefield setbacks for the Kremlin’s war strategy.
Entire Taplejung to be electrified in two years
Taplejung, a Himalayan district, will be electrified within next two years. The work of electrification will be completed throughout the district within two years by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The meeting of the stakeholders held at the headquarters Phungling in coordination with the NEA, Taplejung Distribution Centre has decided to provide access to electricity throughout the district within next two years. The NEA is to carry out a plan
Achievements Made In 2022
Positive and negative things usually go hand in hand. Unfortunately, human tendency is to see the negative aspects of life more, resulting in rise in a negative attitude to things. As the digital age is advancing, the flow of information
Barbarians At Democracy’s Gates
The United States has a much higher crime rate than Japan. While the US population is about 2.6 times larger, it recorded 17.2 times more murders in 2019 – 16,425 compared to 950. Needless to say, Japanese tend to enjoy a sense of safety that undoubtedly contributes to our national happiness. So, on July 8, 2022, when former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō was assassinated at a campaign rally, our world was shaken.
Banke free health camp benefits low-income locals
Many low-income and needy people have received treatment at a free health camp conducted in Nepalgunj, Banke district, by the Nepalgunj Electronic Association.
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Nation In New Direction
People have high hopes about the government formed after the parliamentary elections. The voters have expressed their mandate in the ballots and the onus lies in the new government to address the vital problems the nation is facing.
Tourism Reviving
Tourism is a global industry that is worth trillions of dollars. And it spawns numerous socio-economic incentives. Foreign revenues increase and nations get exposure to the world while being highlighted in the global map. For all these reasons and more, Nepal could really benefit from boosting tourism industry which has bee
