- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
‘Facing a Little Volcano’ Launched
Facing a Little Volcano, a book of interview by Uday Adhikari with writer Mahesh Paudyal, was launched during the inaugural session of the two-day Kalinga Literately Festival organised in Kathmandu recently. The book was launched jointly by Dr. Jagaman Gurung, acting chancellor of Nepal Academy, Indian poet Ashok Vajapayee, poet Tulasi Diwasa, story writer Maya Thakuri and journalist Kanak Mani Dixit.
Narainapur faces food shortage due to crop damage
Ishrafil Khan, a farmer from Ward No. 4 of Narainapur Rural Municipality in Banke district, used to produce at least 60 quintals of paddy annually. However, he doesn’t have even a kilo of paddy at his home this year. Khan used to store required quantity of rice needed for his family to survive throughout the year and sold the remaining. “This year, I am worried regarding how to fee
'Stop youths from going abroad for job'
Young voters in Gulmi Constituency-1 have demanded job opportunities in their own country with the party candidates for the elections to the House of Representatives. They informed that they were clear about the leaders who would get their votes.
Chaudhary shuts hotel to start animal farm
Saroj Chaudhary, a member of Hotel Business Association, Madhes Pradesh, abandoned the hotel business and has started animal husbandry. The young businessman living in Matihani Municipality-9 of Mahottari district was known as a hotelier until a few years ago in Jaleshwar, the district headquarters.
'Squatters' houses should not be demolished without alternative'
Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand Tuesday said that the government was committed to holding the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
Young artist's wildlife photo exhibit held
A photo exhibition on wildlife conservation by young photographer Vidheha Ranjan was held at Patan Museum on Tuesday.
Home-based workers' meet begins
A three-day congress of home-based workers of the South Asia region hosted by the network HomeNet South Asia Trust (HNSA) began in Kathmandu on Tuesday. By definition, home-based worker
17 entrepreneurs selected for startup businesses
Chamber of Industries, Morang (CIM) has selected 17 new business ideas as startup entrepreneurs this year.17 young entrepreneurs have been selected for the second batch of the startup and innovation programme conducted by the CIM since last year with the aim of facilitating the transition of young people with new ideas and concepts into entrepreneurship.
Reduced flights affect Karnali residents
The heavy rains that fell earlier this year caused floods and landslides in many places in Karnali Province. The Karnali Highway is also blocked. At this time, air travel would have helped a lot to connect Jumla with the rest of the country and bring in much-needed materials and supplies. However, it was at this time
Thousands of Little Pratincoles spotted in Mohana River
Thousands of Little Pratincole, called paani gauthali in Nepali, have been seen along the Mohana River in the Kailali district.A flock of Little Pratincole that has already settled in the river bed has been seen in the areas of Kailari Rural Municipality-3 and 4. Kul Raj Chowdhary, a wildlife photographer
In 17 years, 72% construction work of Sikta Irrigation Project completed
As the construction area of Sikta Irrigation Project, which was started with the goal of completing the construction in eight years, is expanding, the budget and time period are also increasing. The project, which was started in 2005 wi
Man Of Towering Stature
Renowned litterateur and culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi passed away on Sunday morning. The revered literary centenarian was undergoing treatment at KIST Medical College Hospital located at Gwarko of Lalitpur. Having admitted to the hospital on September 23 owing to extreme weakness, he responded to treatments initially. But his health condition got worse from bad later. A week ago, he was taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the treatment of pn
Ensure Quality Of Medical Education
The Medical Education Commission (MEC), which has been established as per the National Medical Education Act, 20
Need To Promote Solar Power
Nepal is one of the countries that receive ample sunlight all the year round owing to its favourable geographical location. Almost all parts of the country are favourable for developing solar power. The country receives an average of 300 days of direct solar exposure with a fluctuation of not more than 33 per cent. Even if the country receives around six per cent of sunlight during the day, enough electricity can be generated for use during the day in industries, educational institutions, medical facilities, offices, shopping malls and other places.
Fear Of Saying ‘No’
As a child, we were taught that saying no is quite impolite and inappropriate. If we say no to our elders, it is considered to be rude. Saying no is off limits and yes is a polite and likable thing. And these unhelpful beliefs have created a big fear of saying no when you want to. This illusory belief is still in my mind and I cannot get out of it.
