- Sunday, 12 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Pay Heed To Nature's Rhythm
A series of recent natural disasters shows that the weak and poor mountainous nations are highly vulnerable to such disasters. A earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck the province of Paktika in Afghanistan last June, killing at least 1,000 people and leaving around 1, 500 injured. The deadliest quake to hit the war-torn country in two decades also rattled parts of Pakistan and India.
Thrill Of Travels
Travelling is exhilarating with implications on the love of nature and enduring extension of one’s horizon. As such, the rewards of travel are once in a lifetime experience which is why tourism is such a lucrative industry. And travels include pilgrimages as well which are taken for a religious intent. Though it may sound mundane, pilgrimage can be quite an experience. Having visited various pilgrimages, I can say that the experience is quite novel.
Deuba govt completes one year
The present coalition government led by Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba completed a year in the office on Tuesday. Prime Minister Deuba was sworn in as Prime Minister on July 13, 2021, after the Supreme Court gave a verdict against the dissolution of the House of Representatives by the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. In 12 months, the government has made some important achievements.
Students still facing textbook shortage
Against the claim of the Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) that it has completed the printing of textbooks for the new academic session, the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) has stated that there was still a shortage of about 3,000,000 textbooks across the country. The CEHRD is a key department to implement the decisions of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Adikabi’s house in ruins, Ghasi Kuwa in danger of vanishing
The house that the Adikabi (Pioneer Poet) of the Nepali language Bhanubhakta Acharya was born is located in Chundi Ramgha, Bhanu Municipality–4, Tanahun. But you would not know it if you visited the area today. Acharya’s house was devastated by a fire 19 years ago and since then, it has been existing as ruins despite repeated promises by successive administrations to develop it as a site for literary pilgrimage and linguistic advancement. Tourists from all across the country and abroad come to see the birthplace of the gifted poet but end up disappointed when they see a few collapsed walls and overgrown bushes. If ever there was any trace of Acharya here, none remains today.
Heard attorneys say juror served improperly, seek mistrial
One of the jurors in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial served improperly, an attorney for Heard alleged in a recent filing that asked the court to declare a mistrial and order a new trial. “Newly discovered facts” show Juror No. 15 in the six-week trial was not the individual summoned in April to serve in the case, Heard’s attorney wrote in a five-page memo filed Friday in Virginia’s Fairfax Circuit Court.
You become character in Inside Outside Part IV
Generally, audiences of a play observe performances of the characters in the stage. However, playwrights, of late, have been using different ways to add extra novelty to their drama. In this context, playwright Ramhari Dhakal has been staging a new experimental drama Inside Outside Part IV at Mandala Theater, giving a new taste to all drama lovers. Inside Outside Part IV is a drama in which the audiences themselves become characters of the play.
Farmers rue over shortage of chemical fertilisers
This year, monsoon is in favour of farmers, but they are not happy as they are unable to get the chemical fertilisers during the paddy plantation season as in the past years. Left without any alternative, most farmers are forced to plant paddy without fertilisers. With the onset of rains, the farmers have started planting paddy but they are not able to find the required amount of urea, DAP and potash fertilisers.
Farmers excited towards herbal farming after receiving grant
Farmers of Taplejung are encouraged to cultivate herbs. They are excited after receiving grant assistance for cultivation and expansion of herbs. Division Forest Office, Taplejung has been providing subsidies to farmers for cultivation of herbs. Farmers are eager about cultivating herbs on their own and after receiving financial assistance. The farmers have also said that the financial assistance has provided great relief for the cultivation of herbs. Farmers who are cultivating valuable herbs, including Satuwa, Lauthasalla, Titepati and Timur have been getting grant assistance.
Inflation spirals up beyond 8.5 per cent
The consumer price inflation has doubled in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year as compared to the same period last fiscal year. The y-o-y consumer price inflation stood at 8.56 per cent in the 11 months of the current fiscal year 2021/22 compared to 4.19 per cent a year ago, according to the current macroeconomic and financial report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Monday. Food and beverage inflation stood at 7.43 per cent whereas non-food and service sector inflation stood at 9.44 per cent in the review month. The average monthly y-o-y inflation for 11 months was 6.09 per cent.
Statute of limitations on rape extended
The House of Representatives has endorsed a proposal to extend the statute of limitations on rape and sexual violence in the country’s criminal law. A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday endorsed ‘A bill to amend some acts against sexual violence’ as proposed by the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the HoR. The endorsed bill amended the highly disputed statute of limitation on rape. According to Section 292 (2) of the National Penal Code, complaints of rape must be filed within one year from the date of the commission of crime if the survivor is an adult and within a year of the survivor turning into 18, if they are minor.
Preserve Heritage
Nepal has a rich mosaic of diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and identities. People practise various religions. With about 30 million people, the country possesses 123 languages spoken as a mother tongue. Most of them belong to the Indo-Aryan and Sino-Tibetan language families. This is also the land of as many as 125 different ethnic groups. Though the Nepali language is an official working language, the Constitution of Nepal, 2015 allows each province to select one or more official languages. In view of the prominence of varied languages in different provinces, the Language Commission has suggested 14 official languages for various provinces. Thus, in terms of lingual and ethnic diversity, Nepal has been very unique. Unity in diversity is one of the key features of the Nepali society because the people regardless of their ethnicities, languages, religions and regions respect one another.
Lessons From Sri Lankan Crisis
Infuriated Sri Lankans last Saturday stormed the presidential palace and set ablaze the Prime Minister's residence in the capital city, Colombo. Unhappy over the rulers’ handling of the country's economy, which left their lives in tatters, the enraged mob sent the ruling elites into hiding and the Emerald Island on an edge.
Beware Of Nairobi Fly Dermatitis
Nairobi fly dermatitis has recently appeared in the Terai districts of Nepal. The disease has spread from Africa to India and from there to Nepal. As Nepal and India have porous borders with a lot of movement of people from one country to the other, the disease has quickly infected Nepalis living in the Terai region. Nairobi fly dermatitis is caused by small rove beetles called Nairobi flies or Kenyan flies. The main culprits are two species: Paederus eximius and P. sabaeus. These species belong to the coleopteran family Staphylinidae. Nairobi flies are conspicuous by their red/orange and black colour. They thrive in moist environments where much rain occurs.
College Kids’ Show
You enter to teach bachelor-level students. But it may turn out that it’s not them who need to learn, it’s just otherwise. It’s a rainy season and so when you ride a bike you need a raincoat. Further, you wear an outer-clothing to protect your inner-clothes from road dust and mud. You also need a pair of gloves. In addition, you have a couple of books to carry with you. For all these, you need a capacious bag.
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