- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Decline of Jhijhiya in central Terai worries locals
Bada Dashain once used to mark the beginning of the merry festival of Jhijhiya in the rural areas of central Terai.
President to offer Dashain tika
President Bidya Devi Bhandari will be putting tika on interested individuals on the day of Bijaya Dashami on October 5. According to a statement from the President’s Office on Thursday, President Bhandari will be putting tika from 2-5 pm.
100 KW electricity generated in Hilsa from solar
From solar energy, 100-kilowatt electricity has been generated in Hilsa, the northern border point of Nepal. Locals’ wish to light their houses for years came true with the generation of electricity from the solar mini-grid.
EV Transport In Lumbini
Lumbini has now become more accessible for both domestic as well as international travellers following the operation of the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GIBA). Some international carriers have been operating their regular flights to and from Lumbini with the opening of this new airport in mid-May this year. Jazeera Air, a Kuwaiti airline, currently flies daily betwee
Make Road Transport Safe
There were several good things one heard last week, including a swift decision taken by the government to form a committee for decreasing road accidents. We also saw on the front page of this daily itself, how the government was constantly engaged in many other plans to develop the country for the welfare of the impoverished people and also the industrialists who are
Is Globalisation In Retreat?
Globalisation, which in essence, means openness in international economic relations, has recently come under strain. Several factors are responsible for this. One of major elements is growing mistrust between the countries that dominate global trade. Following Cold War, an unprecedented openness in trading relations of countries became the order of the day. Gl
Eating Healthy
Over the years, my relationship with food has changed drastically. Before it was more about enjoying whatever I felt like I wanted. Now, it is more about practising mindfulness and understanding how my body reacts to what I consume. How did this change come about? I point this to the growing scope and influence of social media. By remaining an integral part of our lives, social media has also led to a change in our food habits. This is why there is a growing consciousness among people about health and nutrition these days.
Garjyang-New Khimti transmission line construction completed
The construction of the Ramechhap (Garjyang)-New Khimti 132 kilovolt (kV) double circuit transmission line has been completed. The project has been constructed for the supply of the el
Nepali Army serving beyond primary duties
Last Monday, a massive landslide occurred on the road from Zhigrana to Kudasain in Doti after continuous rains. The residents of Dhamidanda and Garagaun found it very difficult to go to the district headquarters from Bagalek.
Climate change widening gender gap: Report
Women and girls are more vulnerable to climate change and its impacts, and their adaptive capacities are limited. This is what a report titled ‘State of gender equality and climate change in South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalaya’ published by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) on Thursday as
Khokana locals celebrate Sikali
The ethnic Newar Community of Khokana is now busy celebrating Sikali festival on the eve of Dashain.
Tourism ministry awards Bungy Nepal
By Our CorrespondentTanahun, Sept. 28The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has awarded the Pokhara-based Bungy Nepal on the occasion of World Tourism Day. The company was awarded for its contributions to the advancement of adventure sports in Nepal.Suresh Adhikari, secretary of the ministry, awarded Santosh Bhattarai, president of Bungy Nepal, a certificate of recognition and a ceremonial scarf in a programme organised in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday. Bhattarai is an internationally-acclaimed bungee master and is credited with being one of the pioneers of bungee jumping in Nepal. He has helped the government draft policies to make bungee jumping in the country fun and safe and has more than a decade of experience in adventure sports not only in Nepal but also in China, Indonesia, Japan and Russia. Bungy Nepal is a franchisee of a multinational adventure sports company. It was established last year.
Personal action vital to contain dengue spread
With the rise in dengue cases across the nation, it has become crucial to take personal actions to prevent mosquito bites and keep dengue at bay.
Shankharapur to provide free health and education services
Shankharapur municipality located in the north-east of the federal capital, Kathmandu, has come up with a programme to provide free health and education.
A collective of Indian filmmakers to mentor and launch new talent in industry
Twenty-three Indian filmmakers are set to come together to launch and mentor new talent in the entertainment sphere. These filmmakers include the bigwigs of Indian cinema like Rajkumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty, Sukumar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, Aanand L Rai, Anees Bazmee, A.R. Murugadoss, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitish Tiwari.
