- Sunday, 12 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
14 Jumla locals awarded with best farmer award
Fourteen farmers from Jumla have been feted with Karnali Chief Minister’s Best Farmer award. Agriculture Development Office and Livestock Service and Veterinary Hospital of Jumla provided the award to the farmers amid a programme on Friday. Jumla’s Chief District Officer Bijaya Kumari Prasai and District Coordination Committee chief Gaurinanda Acharya handed over certificates and cash to the awarded farmers. “Seven farmers have been feted for their contribution and achievements in agriculture while seven others were feted for animal husbandry and poultry,” said Ganesh Adhikari, chief at Jumla’s Agriculture Development Office.
Occupation of Thabai in jeopardy
Members of the Thabai community have, for generations, been making manual grinders. The caste group, categorised as endangered by the government of Nepal, make Jaanto and Silauto out of the stone and sell in the market to earn a living. But now, thanks to the availability of modern appliances, their livelihood is in crisis.
GBIA runs into financial troubles
It has only been a month and a half since Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa began operation but it has already run into financial troubles. Only one international airline – Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways – flies to and from the airport which is far too less to cover the expenses of the running and maintaining it. This has started making things difficult for GBIA management, said General Manager Govinda Prasad Dahal who added that the aerodrome needed at least five international airlines to make enough to sustain itself.
Climate extremes affecting Chitwan's tourism, farming
A climate service study project conducted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Chitwan found that extreme weather event in the form of floods had biggest impacts on tourism business. Home to charismatic one-horned rhino and Royal Bengal tiger, Chitwan attracts tourists for jungle safari, wildlife watch, nature walk and bird study.
GBS area sees steady rise in population of Great Slaty Woodpecker
Ghodaghodi Bird Sanctuary (GBS), in Kailali, has seen an increase in Great Slaty Woodpecker, called Rajlahache in Nepali, one of the world’s rarest birds. The good news comes at a time when the number of the bird is declining sharply in the world. In 2014, for the first time, a pair of the bird was spotted in the then Ghodaghodi wetland area, now a Bird Sanctuary.
Renaming hospital complicates land dispute
After the name change of one of the oldest government hospital in Lahan, from Ram Kumar Uma Prasad Memorial Hospital to Provincial Hospital Lahan, dispute about the land ownership has gotten more complicated.
Longest, tallest bridge of Syangja opened
The longest and tallest suspension bridge in Syangja district has been built over Andhikhola River to connect Pelakot and Chiuri of Galyang Municipality. The 368-metre long single-span suspension bridge connects Ward No. 7 with Ward No. 8 of Galyang Municipality, drastically reducing the travel time from one village to another to reach the Siddhartha Highway.
Vyas, Bhimad provide assistance to locals, differently abled
Vyas Municipality has provided equipment assistance to its locals, while Bhimad Municipality mother goats to the disabled for easy livelihood. Both municipalities are in Tanahun district. Bishal Dhakal, Vyas Information and Technology Officer, said that the municipality had provided chowmin mixture and machine, leaf plate machine, hand tractor and sewing machine as per the demand of the entrepreneurs on Friday. Mayor Baikuntha Neupane, Deputy Mayor Indira Darai and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Dilliram Sigdel jointly handed over the equipment.
Growing market of movies in Nepal
Most young viewers in Nepal prefer watching Hollywood films over Nepali movies. Asha Sharma, a ticketer at the QFX cinema in Labim Mall, revealed that QFX data shows English movies have the most number of viewers, followed by Indian films, both SouthIndian and Bollywood ones.
President, PM extend Eid greetings
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all Nepali Muslims on the occasion of Bakar Eid on Sunday. “Unity among diversity is the strength of our nation,” a statement issued by the President’s Office read. “I am confident that such festivals will enhance the spirit of national unity, mutual harmony and tolerance.”
Build Consensus On Citizenship Bill
After withdrawing the pending Citizenship Bill (First Amendment) -2018, the five-party coalition government the other day tabled the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the federal parliament to address many 'controversial' and sensitive issues. The government, aided by its ruling coalition partners, withdrew the pending bill amid protests from lawmakers from the main opposition party, the CPN-UML. The new amend
Left Alliance Still A Far Cry
Like the recently concluded local polls, the upcoming provincial and federal elections are also expected to deliver unexpected results. The current five-party ruling alliance is set to contest the polls together to roll main opposition CPN-UML over but questions have cropped up whether the allies will stick together till the polls as the talks of left alliance are up in the air.
Practise Yoga For Healthy Living
Yoga, primarily, helps in enhancing flexibility and strength. It can be done by anyone and at any place, indoor or outdoor. An ancient practice and a form of meditation, yoga is increasingly becoming popular throughout the world. Yoga, indeed, provides a retreat from the chaotic and busy lives of today's people. Yoga is a mental, physical as well as spiritual practice that has been practised for ages. There have been numerous studies that show many health benefits associated with yoga.
Labuschagne, Smith hundreds power Australia
Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith posted hundreds to help Australia to 298 for five at stumps on day one of the second test against Sri Lanka on Friday. Darren Lehmann in 2004 had been the last Australian batsman to score a hundred at the spinner friendly turning tracks in Galle International Stadium. Labuschagne, who was given a life on 28 when Niroshan Dickwella missed a stumping chance off Ramesh Mendis, posted his seventh test hundred and the first overseas while Smith hit his 28th test hundred and the second against Sri Lanka.
Song dedicated to Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya released
A song dedicated to Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Acharya has been made public. The song ‘Bhanubhakta’ has the lyrics of Sancha Man Rai while Kiran Gajmer has lent his voice to the song. Bishwas Gurung has composed music for the song. Bhanubhakta Acharya, who was born in Tanahun on July 13, 1814, is known in Nepali literature as a pioneer poet. Acharya died in 1868.
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