- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Heat wave covers much of Europe
A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with a record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and high winds fanning forest fires in Turkey. Heat warnings w
Monsoon rain delayed in Morang
Although there was a forecast that this year would see above-average rainfall, the rain has not occurred where it is most needed, the fields ready for paddy planting. Due to the lack of rain, farmers in Morang have been unable to plant paddy. According to Bhawani Basnet, Horticulture Development Officer at the Koshi Province Agriculture Development Directorate, paddy planting across the 14 districts of Kosh
Chef Santosh Shah launches Janakpur Fish House in Naxal
BBC Master Chef Santosh Shah has launched the traditional fish cuisine of Janakpur in his new restaurant ‘Janakpur Fish House’ in Naxal, Kathmandu. The restaurant offers an authentic taste,
Delivery Failure Erodes Public Trust
When the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic a few years ago, many Asian countries like China, Singapore, and South Korea were found relatively more effective than the Western democratic countries in re
Negative Narratives Impede Development
While participating in public forums, many people express their concerns and worries that Nepal cannot be developed due to the policymakers' narrow attitude towards making the country prosperous. They often
Ilam Awaits Revival
Ilam, known as the Queen of Hills, is famous for its stunning natural beauty and its tea gardens. Whenever people talk about tea, Ilam is the first place that comes to their minds. However, the hustle and bustle
Fair Financial System
Reforms in the international financial architecture have been a persistent call from the Global South, as Western nations have historically dominated the establishment of global financial institutions, such as the Inter
Madrid oust Juventus as Dortmund reach CWC quarters
Spanish giants Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund, who edged Mexican side Monterrey. Serhou Guirassy st
Films based on literary works fail to lure audience
Making films based on literary works has been popular in the West since long. But, in Nepal, only a negligible number of films based on literary works are produced, and many of them have failed to meet the expectations of audience.
Does Chobhar gorge need human interference?
Is the government actually trying to break the Chobhar gorge? Social media postings suggest the government is breaking the natural barrier, and locals have strongly opposed this.
Appointments of 52 officials of constitutional bodies upheld
The Supreme Court on Wednesday night decided to quash the writ petition which had challenged the validity of the appointment of the 52 officials of different constitutional bodies. The writ petition was filed at the SC claiming the appointment as unconstitutional.
GCF approves US$36.1 million grant to Nepal
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a US $36.1 million grant to help Nepal reduce the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), a major and accelerating climate risk in the Himalayas.
Man City, Inter Milan crash out of Club World Cup in last 16
Manchester City crashed out of the Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in extra-time by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Monday in the last 16, hours after Inter Milan were eliminated by Fluminense on a day of shock results.
NRNARC Zhejiang, China elects new committee
The 7th general convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Regional Committee (NRNARC) Zhejiang, China, elected a new committee for 2025-27. The general convention held in Yiwu, a city i
Bogatan to promote tourism from rafting
A 65-kilometre stretch between the Seti and Karnali rivers lies in Bogatan Rural Municipality, Doti district. Bogatan Phudsil Rural Municipality in Doti has developed a plan for tourism promotion by exploiting the rivers for boating and rafting and other recreational activities. According to Kamal Bahadur Gadisala, Chairperson of the rural municipality, the plan is to use the section of the Seti
