- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Sugarcane farmers agitated as budget omits subsidy
Sugarcane farmers are in a state of confusion and anger after the government did not address sugarcane subsidy in the budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26.
Rato Machhindranath fest concludes with Bhoto Jatra
The month-long Rato Machhindranath Jatra concluded on Sunday with the celebration of Bhoto Jatra, one of Nepal’s oldest and most significant chariot festivals. The highlight of the ceremony is the public
Gold dealers upset about taxes on jewellery
Three major business federations representing Nepal’s gold, silver, gems, and handicraft sectors have jointly urged the government to immediately revoke the newly imposed taxes on jewellery.
Makawanpur Gadhi drawing thousands of tourists daily
Makawanpur Gadhi Palace, located 16 kilometres east of Hetauda along the Kanti Rajpath road, is a historic, archaeological and strategically important site, is now drawing more and more tourists. It has become a popular destination
Hamas still reviewing proposal for Gaza ceasefire
Hamas said Friday it was still reviewing a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where 27 people were killed in new Israeli airstrikes, according to hospital officials. The ceasefire plan, which
Budget balanced, but success hinges on implementation: NCC
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has said that the budget presented by the government for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 is balanced and development oriented.
Youths from Majhi, Musahar, Bote communities turn to alternative occupation
Young men and women from the marginalised Majhi, Musahar and Bote communities of Nawalpur, who have long depended on rivers and forests, are now increasingly drawn toward alternative occupations.
151 die, thousands displaced due to flood in Nigeria
At least 151 people have now been confirmed dead after heavy rainfall unleashed flooding in a market town in north-central Nigeria, the local emergency services told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Rethinking Role Of BFIs In Nepal
Recently, the government of Nepal has appointed former vice-chair of the National Planning Commission, Prof. Dr. Bishwo Nath Poudel, as Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank. As the newly appointed Governor, Dr. Poudel has t
Stone-age tools discovered in Patu, Bardibas
The archaeological sites of Patu in Bardibas-3 have garnered increasing attention and intrigue following the successive discoveries of rare and astonishing stone tools, offering a glimpse into human civilisation from thousands of years ago.
Hetauda spends less than 50% budget so far
While only one and a half months are left to end the current fiscal year, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City has spent less than 50 per cent of the total allocated budget. As of May 26 of the fiscal year 2024/25, on
Govt should support film festivals: Filmmaker Puri
Filmmaker and editor Shiva Puri is now busy running online class for aspiring film editors while giving continuity to two other projects--publication of a book on journalism and a documentary. However, he
Potential Of Telemedicine In Nepal
In recent years, telemedicine has gained popularity in Nepal with limited healthcare access in many of its remote areas. Telemedicine becomes a potent instrument to close the healthcare gap between urban and rural
Financing Lives
The largest single donor worldwide has halted its development cooperation: funding for USAID has been frozen for 90 days and is currently under review. These actions by the US president are already costing huma
Budget Implementation
The budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 has been presented with a focus on strategic allocation and fiscal prudence. Pragmatic, reform-oriented and grounded in fiscal discipline, the budget has made amendme
