- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Technology, research key to become self-reliant in potato production
Stakeholders have pointed at the need to expand research, technology transfer and farming know-how and create sustainable value chain to make the country self-sufficient in potato production.
Mumbai Indians advance in IPL playoffs
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah provided the turning point as Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs to advance in the Indian Premier League knockouts on Friday. Bumrah took a miserly
Demand for Home Minister’s resignation baseless: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the opposition’s demand for Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak’s resignation, based solely on questions raised against a single employee, is baseless and unjustified.
Realistic budget demands earnest execution
Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli is a leader who propagates 'ambitious planning' and 'sets up high targets' in development outline, including in the annual budgets of the government.
COVID-19 risk not high, but caution needed: Experts
With a surge in COVID-19 cases, including seven deaths, in India, concerns are growing in Nepal over the potential resurgence of the virus. According to IndiaToday, India has reported over 2,700 active COVID-19 cases, with seven deaths.
Moso bamboo planted in Khotang
On the occasion of Republic Day, multipurpose Chinese Moso bamboo, Phyllostachys edulis, was planted in landslide-affected areas of Khotang. The plantation took place at Chhepekhola in
Boat race in Phewa Lake today
A boat race is scheduled to take place on Phewa Lake in Pokhara, aiming to promote the lake's scenic beauty and raise awareness about the possible risks faced by the lake. Organised by the Nepal Tourism B
Israel accepts US proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire
Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House said Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, expressed optimism earlier this week about brokering an agreement to halt the Israel-Hamas war and return more of the hostages captured in the attack that ignited it.
Yalna Bidyapeeth, Nepal’s old academic institution, awaits reforms
Stakeholders have expressed concern over the dilapidated condition of Yagyabalkya Laxmi Narayan Bidyapeeth (Yalna Bidyapeeth) in Matihani, Mahottari. The institution, originally established to promote Sanskrit and Vedic education, is now struggling to remain relevant and operational. Stakeholders have urged the campus administration to implement timely reforms while reflecting on its historic legacy.
Local Food Festival 3rd edition of 'Bhojan Lipi: Swaad' tomorrow
The third edition of the culinary series 'Bhojan Lipi: Swaad', curated by international chefs Ghanshyam Kandel and Durga Khadka, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, (June 1) at Nepal House, Hattisar in Kathmandu.
Half of world population endures extreme heat
Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world's population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. The extreme heat caused illness, death, crop losses, and strained energy and health care systems, according to the analysis from World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the Red Cross.
Buddha’s teachings guide us for balanced economic system: CM Acharya
Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya inaugurated the Lumbini Buddhist Economic Summit–2025 on Friday. Speaking at the inaugural session of the sum
Overcoming Nepal’s Democratic Dilemmas
Nepal is facing a long-drawn-out political transition. Nepalis’ struggle for freedom has enabled leadership to establish multi-party democracy in the nation. But their aspiration for justice and peace lingers. Non-par
Teachers’ Accountability In Student Success
If a student fails a class, we usually think that it is because they didn’t try hard enough. For generations, education has been framed as a student’s responsibility: study hard, pay attention, and you will achieve gr
Raising Resilient Kids
Research indicates that stress and hardship experienced during childhood can cause changes in the brain that increase children’s risk of developmental delays, health issues, and mental health problems. While
