- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Minister Khadka instructs employees to shun delays
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka has instructed the employees to end the delays and apathy seen in work at the ministry and subordinate bodies.
IGP Thapa bids farewell to AIG Acharya
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deepak Thapa bid farewell to recently retired Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lalmani Acharya in a ceremony held on Sunday at the Nepal Police Headquarters.
Campaign launched to preserve Nepal Bhasa and Dhime Baja
A campaign to preserve the Nepal Bhasa and Dhime Baja has been launched in Butwal. To protect the endangered Dhime Baja an
Merz Treads Uneven Ground
Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sworn into office earlier this month, requires to summon all his political prowess to maintain the delicate balance with his Christian Democratic Union’s Bavarian sister g
Sagarmatha Feats Put Nepal On Map
Hundreds of climbers from around the world have returned home by now after having attempted to reach the summit of Sagarmatha (Everest) and many other mountains in Nepal, while others are about to conclud
Let Handwriting Live
It’s easy to forget, in this age of instant messaging and rapid-fire emails, that there was once a time when letters arrived days, even weeks, after they were written. And yet, in that waiting, there was a kind of magic,
Heritage Reconstruction
For any society, cultural heritage carries significance because it reflects collective consciousness, shared culture and values. It connects the present with the past and inspires the future. It can be categori
NCC President Agrawal urges Lanka private sector to invest in Nepal
President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal has urged Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal. During his visit to Sri Lanka, President Agra
Yak Attack 2025: World’s highest mountain bike race kicks off
The 16th edition of Yak Attack, the world’s highest mountain bike race, started today from Besi Sahar, Lamjung. The international mountain biking event, w
Monsoon likely to affect 450,000 households this year
As the pre-monsoon nears its end, the arrival of this year's monsoon season is just around the corner. The government has projected that approximately 2 million citizens, spanning over 450,000 households,
Risk weight for margin lending to be dropped to 100%
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has said that the existing risk weight for margin lending (loan against shares) would be reduced from 125 per cent to 100 per cent. The central bank has pledged this policy amendment in the third quarterly review of the Monetary Policy of the current Fiscal Year 2024/25 published on Sunday.
Conservation laboratory established in Lumbini to protect archaeological objects
A museum conservation laboratory has been established at the World Heritage Site of Lumbini. It is claimed that the Lumbini Museum Conservation Laboratory is the most modern facility of its kind in Nepal.
Model Tharugram falls into ruin in 17 years
A row of houses stands side by side, their roofs mostly covered with straw, though some have rusty tin sheets. The mud walls show signs of wear with noticeable cracks. Overgrown grass and bushes fill the courtyards.
Nepal’s tea export increases
Nepali Orthodox tea, which is an export item of Nepal, has shown good signs in the international market this year. Tea industrialists have said that th
NKorean leader furious over failed destroyer launch
North Korea is seeking to arrest those responsible for the failed launch of its second naval destroyer, as it denied the warship suffered major damage — a claim quickly met with outside skepticism.
