- Sunday, 1 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Growth of deposit collection remains low
Growth of deposit collection at the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) has remained low during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2021/22 compared to the same period a year ago. Deposit collection by BFIs has increased by 5.1 per cent in the review period compared to an increase of 13.7 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). On y-o-y basis, deposits at BFIs expanded by 12.2 per cent in mid-April 2022.
Govt working to achieve food security
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has been preparing policy, programmes and budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2022/23 focusing on import substitution and food security by increasing productivity and production of agricultural produces.
Winning Miss Teen Crown
The moment when the crown of Miss Teen Nepal was placed on my head is still fresh in my mind. I was proud of myself, overwhelmed with joy and a strange feeling of satisfaction flowed down all my nerves. That time, I did not realise what had happened to me though I was crowned with the Miss Teen Nepal 2021 title organised by Kathmandu Jaycees.
Tips For New College Students
Heading to college for the first time can be daunting, and that’s true whether you’re attending a public four-year university or a prestigious Ivy League school. You have to get the lay of the land, make friends, and figure out how to do well in your courses all within a few weeks. And with the effects of Covid-19 still lingering in some spots, you may be stuck trying to navigate a college world that is still partly online. While convenient, the virtual aspects of higher education can make forging connections that last a challenge to say the least.If you’re a freshman who is hoping to begin their college career on solid footing, the following tips can help.1. Always Go To ClassMark Beal, who is a college professor and the author of 101 Lessons They Never Taught You In High School About Going To College, says skipping class is one of the easiest things to do, which is why too many college freshmen do it. However, this is one big mistake you should avoid.“No matter how early in the morning a class takes place or how late on a Thursday night, never skip class,” he says, adding that it doesn’t take too much to walk across campus and attend class for 80 minutes.From there, Beal says to be an active participant — as in, listen, take notes and ask or answer questions. Not only do you have the chance to learn more this way, but you never know who is paying attention to you and your actions.2. Be Proactive About Your College EducationYou may not have any idea what you want to study when you head off to college, or perhaps you have chosen a major but you’re still unsure of the way you want to go. Either way, Mark A. Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, says you can spend your first year of college exploring potential majors. Go to department open houses, he says, but also sit in on a class or two in a field you’re interested in. If you find something that piques your interest, you can also find an upperclassman or professor and ask if you can stop by their lab and learn more about what they do. 3. Focus On NetworkingTammy Huang, a 10-year interviewer for Harvard Admissions and the founder of College Launch, says college freshmen should go out of their way to meet people that can help make their college experience a success. This includes getting to know your college counselor and making a plan for a pre-major pathway and general education courses. Huang also recommends forming a positive support group by joining meaningful clubs and making friends with people within your dorm or apartment community and other organizations that align with your interests and goals. Finally, Huang suggests finding a mentor by looking for a professor that has a professional background you are interested in that also matches well with your personality. 4. Take Care Of Your Mental HealthThe first year of college is an incredible time of change, and some first-year students handle it a lot differently than others. Cory Trevena, Senior Director of Education at Caron Treatment Centers, says college freshmen should learn the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression just like they know the Wednesday specials at the cafeteria.A little anxiety, homesickness and sadness is normal as you transition into college life, she says. “But if you’re feeling hopeless for days on end or you notice a radical change in your behavior, it’s time to reach out.”5. Be Mindful About MoneyWe have all heard stories of students blowing student loans on spring break trips and clothes only to regret those choices years or even decades later. Regardless of how your college career is being funded — through a merit scholarship, through parents or with student loans — it’s important to be careful about spending and not over borrowing.Brian Gawor, the Vice President for Research at RNL (a platform company that helps colleges and universities amplify student enrollment, success and philanthropic support), says freshmen should learn to utilise what is already available and paid for at school. For example, don’t spend a ton on food and dining out while also paying for a meal plan. Also, learn about the tutoring, help with writing, and technology assistance that are available at your school. Sources: Agencies
Vital Voting Day
Today (May 13) is an important day for Nepali people as they are electing their representatives in 753 local levels nationwide. This is the second local election being held after the introduction of the federal democratic constitution in 2015. The first three-tier elections (local, provincial and federal) were held in 2017. Voters are having a valuable opportunity to vote for representatives to fill a total of 35,221 positions from a total of 145,112 candidates this year. As many as 79 political parties are in the local poll fray while a host of independent candidates have filed their nominations for different positions. There are altogether 21,000 polling booths across the nation which remain open from 7am to 5 pm.
Deepening Nepal-US Relations
Nepal and the US are happily celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties this year, with a flurry of visits from Washington in the last few months. This signals that both countries attach higher significance to their bilateral relationship. As Nepal and the US decided to set up diplomatic relations in April 1947, the former had such ties only with the United Kingdom (UK).
Political Reporting During Elections
Nepali people are going to cast their votes in another local poll today after the country adopted the federal system. The much-awaited voting followed massive campaigns of the political parties and candidates and 48-hour silence period. The mass media, despite their regular role of surveillance of the political activities, are expected to abide by the directives meant for electoral silence. Hence, in principle, the electorates are supposed to decide peacefully based on the information they acquired earlier from the different media outlets and their own observations.
On Weekend Off
The government has recently taken a new decision on closing down all the public offices and all schools on Saturdays and Sundays. This decision comes amidst a fall in the country’s purchasing power and the rising cost of fossil fuels. This provision will come into effect from May 15. According to the notice published in the Nepal Gazette, the government will introduce the weekends as holidays. Summer, winter and festival holidays will also be slashed, to some extent. Half-holiday on Fridays and other public holidays will be cut off. Such changes in working days have been made to help complete bulky school curricula on time.
Local level elections today
Periodic election is the key feature of a democracy. The nation is going to elect new representatives in the local levels on Friday. This is the second such election after the nation became a federal republic. A total of 17,733,723 voters are participating in this democratic exercise. They will elect 35,221 representatives for six metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 276 municipalities and 460 rural municipalities from among 145,011 candidates on the day.
Barca win overshadowed by Araujo injury
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Barcelona tightened their grip on second place in La Liga on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo. But Barca’s victory was overshadowed by a nasty head injury to defender Ronald Araujo, who had to be taken away in an ambulance in the 64th minute of the match. Araujo was lifted into the ambulance on a stretcher, wearing a neck brace. Barcelona confirmed the 23-year-old “suffered a concussion and has been taken to the hospital to undergo further testing”.
Liverpool still chasing City like 'mad' in title race
Liverpool are still "chasing like mad" after Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, said Jurgen Klopp after coming from a goal down to beat Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday. The top two are now level on points, but City stay top on goal difference and have a game in hand away to Wolves on Wednesday. Liverpool could ill-afford another slip up after being held 1-1 at home by Tottenham at the weekend and got off to the worst possible start when Douglas Luiz fired Villa in front after three minutes.
'follow health rules on election day'
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has asked all to follow health safety protocols on the Election Day to be held on May 13. As the election centres would be crowded on the day, everyone should wear masks to protect oneself and others from COVID-19, said the MoHP. Though the number of cases seem to be declining, the risk of spread of infection is still high, according to Dr. Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, spokesperson for the MoHP.
Title song of ‘Satyam’ released
Lyrical video of the title song of Satyam, which has been in the news since the announcement of the movie, was made public on Tuesday. Satyam is said to be a comeback movie of superstar Rajesh Hamal after a long gap. The song of the movie starring Rajesh Hamal has been made public through Ramro Entertainment’s official YouTube channel. The song features the voice of Raju Maharjan while Resham Sapkota has penned it. ‘Kutumba Band’ has composed the music of the song as per the concept of Yogesh Kaji. Rakesh Dahal has edited the lyrical video of the song. The video features only actor Rajesh Hamal.
Musahars in Sarlahi lack will to vote
Despite the local elections now being just two days away, Bishnu Majhi Musahar of Majurba, Haripur Municipality-5 is not excited at all. He feels that the previously elected representatives have not done much to uplift the Musahar community and to solve their problems. “Many of us don’t have a house or property,” Bishnu complained. Showing the narrow unpaved road, he said, “This is the condition of our settlement.” “The people we elected did not come back to our villages. Why vote for such leaders again?” he questioned.
Dharan locals pressing for reforms at BPKIHS
Locals of Dharan, especially youth, have been staging a sit-in for 40 days demanding an end to irregularities in B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), also known as Ghopa Camp. Since April 2, the youth have been gathering in front of the Dental Gate at 4 pm everyday under the banner ‘Save Ghopa Campaign’. The campaign’s main demand is to improve the system and services of the BPKIHS. The Ghopa Camp has been a major health institution for people across eastern Nepal for the past two decades. However, the locals stated that the autonomous government institution has been falling prey to corruption directly affecting health services delivered to the public.
