- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Tarai women preparing for Vat Savitri fasting
Married women from the Mithila region of the Tarai-Madhes, including Saptari, have started preparing for the Barasait (Vat Savitri) fasting and worship rituals on the occasion of Jyestha Krishna Amavasya.
'Man to beat' Alcaraz wary of sharper Sinner at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Roland Garros brimming with confidence after taking down chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the Italian to be an even tougher proposition after shaking off the rust following his doping ban.
Aid trucks 'dispatched' into Gaza: UN
The UN said Wednesday it had "dispatched" around 90 trucks carrying aid into Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and blockade of the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Solar Thermal Fuels Greener Future
As Nepal deepens its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, one critical sector of our energy system remains noticeably underdeveloped: heating, cooking, and cooling. Accounting for nearly 50 per cen
Dissolution Of Kurdistan Workers’ Party
In its declaration of 12 May 2025, the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) announced its willingness to disband — a historic step in the decades-long conflict. However, the Turkish government is focusing prima
Food Aid For Gaza
There remains a direct connection between war and food insecurity, with war disrupting cycles of food security. Food production, procurement, preparation, allocation, consumption and biological utilisation are the major food security cycles. Over the years, history has been evidence of this idea, with the Israel-Hamas war being the latest one. The ongoing warfare has made food aid inaccessible to Gazans
Negligence leads to fatal accidents in Fewa Lake
With the increase in recreational and tourism activities at Fewa Lake, nearby villages, including Baidam, have now turned into a famous lakeside area. However, the lake generating income through boa
Kashmir tourism bears brunt after April 22 massacre
There are hardly any tourists in the scenic Himalayan region of Kashmir. Most of the hotels and ornate pinewood houseboats are empty. Resorts in the snowclad mountains have fallen silent. Hundreds of cabs are parked and idle.
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Bailey bridge over Hewakhola to be ready in 20 days
Parts of the Bailey bridge to be fixed over the Hewakhola in Panchthar, along the Mechi Highway, have arrived at the site. The bridge had been washed away twice by floods. After the Bailey bridge previously c
Minister Rana holds talks with Japanese counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, and her Japanese counterpart, Iwaya Takeshi, held a bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Japan in Tokyo on Thursday. FM Dr. Rana is on a five-day official visit to Japan.
Tottenham end 17-year trophy drought with Europa League title
Tottenham's title drought is finally over. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift its first European trophy in more than four decades on Wednesday. It is the first majo
National art workshop concludes in Bhojpur
A three-day national art workshop titled ‘Tyamkemaiyum on Canvas’ in the western part of Tyamkemaiyum Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district has been completed recently.
Growing Export
In an encouraging trend, Nepal has seen a notable surge in exports. The export trade has soared by 72.71 per cent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. The country exported goods worth Rs. 217.9
Harsing Danda emerges top tourist destination
Surrounded by white snowcapped mountains, with the Marsyangdi and Khudi rivers flowing down the valley below, and lush green pastures and forests blooming with colourful flowers, Harsing Danda (hill) is turning into a truly beautiful place.
680 climbers reach Dhaulagiri summit in 65 years
Over the 65 years since the first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest peak, a total of 680 climbers have reached its summit till date. Located in Mudi of Ward No. 4 in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality, Myagdi, the mountain poses a significant challenge for climbers due to its rapidly changing weather conditions, making it more difficult than many other peaks.
