- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Puwa Khola Bailey bridge opened
Travel between Jhapa in the Tarai and Taplejung in the eastern hills has become shorter and easier following the operation of a Bailey bridge constructed over the Puwa River in Ilam under the Kechana-Kanchenjunga (Fast Track) road project.
Hurricane waves threaten North Carolina
There's a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: "One road on. One road off (sometimes)" — poking fun at the constant battle between Mother Nature and a thin ribbon of pavement connecting the narrow barrier island to the rest of the world.
'Language is identity of indigenous community'
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has stressed that all members of indigenous families should speak their mother tongue in order to preserve their language.
7 local bodies in Dhanusha finalise budgets a month after deadline
Seven local bodies in Dhanusha district have yet to finalise their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, despite the deadline of 10th Ashadh (24 June) of the current fiscal year 2025/26. Dhanusha comprises 18 local bodies, including on
Officials explore ways to retain water within Chure
Elected representatives of Mithila Municipality, Dhanusha, along with a technical team from the President Chure-Tarai Madhes Conservation and Development Committee Implementation Unit, Dhalkeber, conducted a field visit on Tuesday to study water sources in the Chure region.
Nepal crush Melbourne Renegades for second straight win
A five-wicket haul from pacer Sompal Kami steered Nepal to their second consecutive victory in the Top End T20 Series. Nepal defeated Melbourne Renegades Academy by 33 runs in Darwin on Wednesday. The result has lifted Nepal to sixth position i
TikTok partners with NTB
TikTok and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly announced a partnership with the aim of promoting Nepal’s extraordinary landscapes, cultural heritage, and adventure experiences to a global audience on Tuesday.
Building Disaster-Resilient Future
Nepal has always faced natural disasters of one kind or another, especially during the monsoon. Floods, landslides and glacial avalanches, lake outbursts, forest fires, among others, have regularly hit Nepal, while the threat of seismic disaster
60% construction of Siddababa Tunnel completes
Almost 60 per cent work has completed on the Siddhababa Tunnel along the Siddartha Highway, with 51 per cent financial progress. Since the tunnel breakthrough six months ago, invert and lining activities have been progressing rapidly.
Flying cars, a milestone in Nepal’s auto sector
The 17th edition of the NADA Auto Show, Nepal’s largest automobile exhibition is underway at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, and it’s unlike any other year so far. With a notable shift in focus from vehicles to future-forward technologies, this year’s fair has proven that the Nepali auto industry is undergoing a major transformation.
Time To Redefine Haritalika Teej
Traditionally, it is said that Teej is particularly a women's festival. I have been observing the celebration of this festival since my childhood. During this period, I have experienced a lot of changes. However, the mythology and definition related to
Paradigm Shift In Mental Health
Something strange is happening in Nepal—and it’s not on the streets, it’s in the silence. Young
Climate Cooperation
With the ever-rising global warming, the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region is now facing an existential threat. The HKH houses the world’s largest volume of glacier ice and snow. However, the glaciers are melting rapidly, due mainly to a
Winged ferry tested for coastal transportation
The winged passenger ferry gliding over the surface of Narragansett Bay could be a new method of coastal transportation or a new kind of warship. Its maker, Regent Craft, is betting
Construction booming in Badimalika Temple area amid territorial dispute
Triveni Patan, a sacred site for pilgrims visiting the famous Badimalika Temple in western Nepal, has become the centre of a growing territorial dispute between Kalikot and Bajura districts. The area, where devotees traditionally bathe
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