- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Jiba Lamichhane presented Uttam Shanti Puraskar
Writer Jiba Lamichhane was recently awarded the ‘Uttam Shanti Puraskar-2081’ for his travel memoir Akshat Antarctica in Kathmandu. The book chronicles Lamichhane’s journey to Antarctica, based on his 12-day expedition through the frozen continent last year.
Initiative underway to develop Butwal as tourist stopover
Efforts are underway to transform Butwal, the major commercial centre of Rupandehi, into a tourist stopover. The city aims to attract tourists traveling from the Korala border point to Lumbini and from India to Korala via Butwal.
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Republic Day messages
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes to all Nepalis living in home and abroad on the occasion of the Republic Day on Thursday. In his message, the President said that the day m
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Govt unveiling new fiscal year budget today
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Prasad Paudel will present the budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 at a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Thursday.
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Bright street lamps upset life cycle of birds
In recent years, the installation of street lights has increased from cities to rural areas. While the lights are installed to keep roads illuminated and increase safety, they have started to seriously impact the habitats of birds.
Suspension bridge over Supkhola delights locals
Locals of Ward Nos. 5 and 2 of Himali Rural Municipality, located in the north-eastern region of Bajura district, are overjoyed following the construction of a suspension bridge over the Supkhola.
NA to vote on bill legalising assisted dying
France's lower house of parliament is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that would allow adults suffering from incurable illnesses to voluntarily end their life by taking a lethal substance prescribed by med
Former campus chief Gautam donates land
Dharani Prasad Gautam, former chief of Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus in Ilam, has donated eight aana of land worth approximately Rs. 4.5 million to the Progressive Writers' Association. The donated land is located in Phulgachc
Invasive plant species pose a threat to conservation areas
The spread of invasive plant species in conservation areas is increasing, raising concerns among conservationists and local communities. These aggressive weeds are rapidly taking over forests and farmlands.
Ukraine solder dies brutally in Russian prisons
Ukrainian soldier Serhii Hryhoriev said this so often during brief phone calls from the front that his wife and two daughters took it to heart. His younger daughter, Oksana, tattooed the phrase on her wrist as a talisman.
Son, grandson of first summiteer Herzog to trek in Annapurna
To mark the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I, son and grandson of Maurice Herzog, the first summiteer, will trek along the Maurice Herzog Trail, named in his honour.
Implications Of US-Saudi Arabia Deal
On May 13, 2025, during President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Saudi Arabia would invest $ 600 billion in the US. The two countries have significantly deepened their economic
Women's Sports Gain New Height
The recent success of the Nepal National Women’s Cricket Team (NNWCT) has made headlines across Nepali media, earning praise from both the public and political leaders. The team has made the nation proud by sec
Explore Joy Of Summer
It is the summer season when temperatures rise in the Northern Hemisphere. It feels like only yesterday, it was winter and people were coping with the harsh cold. Now, after the pleasant spring, flowers have budd
Provincial Projections
The economic growth rate of all seven provinces of Nepal plays an important role in formulating a national budget. Their economic performance projections have implications for revenue estimates, resource allocat
