- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Burmese python spotted in Letang forest rescued
A Burmese python, listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), was found in the Karmabote forest of Letang Municipality-5 in Morang on Friday. Local women working in a nearby paddy field s
Poor watershed management worsens water crisis in Madhes
Poor land and watershed management in the fragile Chure region, coupled with legal confusion and frequent disasters, has worsened the water crisis in Madhes, experts said. Stakeholders at a conference on “Land and Watershed Management” organised by the Ministry of Forests and Environment of Madhes Province in Lalgadh, under the slogan “Clean soil for Chure, clean water for Madhes,” said that the murky water flowing from the Chure hills is a result of poor watershed management.
Could soccer ever become 'football' in the US?
It is the world's most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what it should actually be called. Is it football or soccer? U.S. President Donald
62% paddy plantation completes in Syangja
Paddy plantation has been done in 62 per cent of the paddy fields in Syangja by mid-July this year. Out of the 14,390 hectares of paddy fields in the district, p
Staging of Aama begins in Pokhara Theatre
A poetic play titled ‘Aama’ has been staged in Pokhara Theatre on Friday. The drama will be staged till July 26. The play is said to present the various phases of a mother’s life in an emotional and heartfelt manner.
Gen Z Nepalis find politics uninspiring
Gen Z Nepalis, born in the era of the internet and raised amidst constitutional upheaval, are coming of age, and into politics. “Our political structure is different fro
If not weapons, what we should give the police: Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that the procurement of arms for Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal is being carried out in accordance with legal procedures and within the limits of the allocated budget. Addressing a meeting of the Federalism Enablement and National
Min Bajracharya's Photographic Journey
July 17, 1987. It was when the first two photographs taken by Min Ratna Bajrachaya were printed in The Commoner, the first English daily of Nepal. Interestingly, the photographs were also historical as they were related to a heinous crime orchestrated by powerful men during the Panchayat rule, in which journalist Padam Thakurathi was shot on the head in Kathmandu. One of the photogra
India For Multipronged Engagement With Neighbours
For us, a group of Nepali journalists, who were on a familiarisation visit to India in the first week of July, our itinerary was more than an exposure trip - it offered an opportunity to witness India's achievements in economy, trade, educ
Kathmandu's Traffic Crisis Needs BRT
A city's public transportation system is a key indicator of its vitality, organisational efficiency, and commitment to inclusivity. Effective systems prioritise robust infrastructure, meticulous planning, universal accessibility, reliable service, passe
History Lives Through Reading
"History teaches us that man learns nothing from history." The wise
Choices Beyond Love
Pawan's impressive score of 77 per cent on his entrance examinations secured him a well-deserved place at an engineering college, which was a dream of his parents. Pawan believed he was mature enough to cherry-pick a stream of his choice,
A Call For Patriotism
Noted poet Yubraj Adhikari has come with an anthology of poems entitled Yuddha, Yuddha Nai Huncha (War is War). It contains 33 poems that mostly reflect the poet's patriotic feelings and his love for his mother. Though the title is about w
Gaumukhi: Emerging Birdwatching Hotspot
Gaumukhi forest, a proposed protected area in Pyuthan District, Nepal, is primarily within Gaumukhi Rural Municipality. This is characterised by diverse topography ranging from lowland valleys to high-elevation zones exceeding 3,000 meters.
Memories Of School Days
Time flies surprisingly fast. I still remember crying and being full of emotions with tears outside my classroom, scared to leave my mother's hand and be alone. And now, here I stand with a proud heart after completing grade ten with the res
