- Saturday, 23 August 2025
The Rising Nepal
Hotel occupancy in Pokhara drops to 15% this monsoon
This is currently the off-season for tourism, which is why the number of visitors in Pokhara is relatively low. Even domestic tourists, who usually frequent the area, have been compelled to stay home due to the monsoon and poor road
Why many tend to become vegetarian in Shrawan?
Every year, as the monsoon rain drenches the Kathmandu Valley and the scent of damp earth mixes with incense from temples, a noticeable shift occurs in the eating habits of many Nepalis. With the arrival of Shrawan, the fourth month of the Nepali calendar and one considered highly sacred by Hindus, countless devotees abandon meat and turn strictly vegetarian. But what lies behind this seasonal devotion?
Revival of 'Bethi' in 40 years brings joy to Dhankuta farmers
This year’s paddy plantation at Yatna Bahadur Katuwal’s farm in Mahalaxmi Municipality-2, Dhankuta, was different. During the monsoon season, it was often difficult to find enough people to plough, level and plant the fields. But this time,
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Prime Minister leaving for Turkmenistan tomorrow
Leading a Nepali delegation to the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for Turkmenistan on Sunday, August 3. The Conference is being held in Awaza, Turk
The Silence Beneath Conservation
Nepal has emerged as a global leader in wildlife conservation in recent decades, achieving significant milestones in protecting endangered species such as tigers, rhinos, and snow leopards. Nepal's conservation journey began with the formula
Bridging Educational Gaps In Nepal And Beyond
Though our journeys began in different places, we were driven by the same deep desire to bridge the education gap, whether in under-resourced neighbourhoods in Nepal or underserved communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Both of us had see
Evaluation Shapes Educational Quality
Despite attempting a good teaching and learning process, numerous problems sometimes affect teachers and students in several ways. In this context, an evaluation of the educational curriculum is required to understand the issues and address them with possible solutions. The
Diplomacy Through A Crisis Lens
Diplomats write memoirs to give meaningful perspectives of developments during service periods, commonly reported confidentially rather than made public. After superannuation, one of the favourite pastimes of most of the practitioners of the art and craft of diplomacy is to pen experiences in black and white.
Guide To Parliamentary Reporting
Since the primary 'Acta Diurna' (or daily acts in Latin) was published or distributed in Rome in 59 BC, and the speed brought about by Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary invention of the modern printing technology called moveable type during
Nepali Army supplying water to drought-hit Saptari locals
As extreme heat has deepened the drinking water crisis in Saptari, the Nepali Army has stepped in to distribute potable water across affected areas, offering critical relief to residents. With support from the Madhes Prov
Unique Forms of Lakhe Dance
Year-round religious festivals in Dolakha town begin following the celebration of Gantakarna Parba on Shrawan Krishna Chaturdasi. Among these, one of the first jatras is the Lakhe (demon) dance, which starts from Shrawan Krishna Auns
Lessons From Manakamana Visit
As long as we remain open-minded about the possibilities and opportunities our life brings us, some experiences can be game-changers. I found my initial visit to Manakamana Temple to be highly positive. It taught me not to judge some
The Unspoken Language
With trembling and crying, Found a newborn with the mother lying. Unbroken bond deep and true,
Over half of Gulmi locals enroll in health insurance scheme
The locals of Gulmi have shown growing interest in the government-initiated health insurance scheme under the social security programme. More than 50 per cent of the people in the
Retired NA administrator running modern cow farm
Giriraj Basnet, 58, who retired after working for 30 years in the administrative service of the Nepal Airlines Corporation, is currently running a modern cow farm in Katahari Rural Municipality-7, Morang.
