- Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Vape smuggling tarnishes Tatopani border point's image
The Tatopani border point, the country’s largest northern trade gateway with China, continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Once notorious for the trafficking of red sandalwood, gold, rare her
23 years after freedom, Kamaiyas awaiting landownership document
Although the 10-year restriction on selling and transferring land granted to the freed Kamaiyas has expired, they still do not enjoy ownership or control over its use. The government allotted land to freed Kam
Musikot grows 140 tonnes garlic worth Rs. 16 million
This year, Ward No. 10 of Musikot Municipality in Rukum West has recorded its highest-ever garlic production. According to the ward office, a total of 140 metric tonnes of garlic has been harvested, generating an income of approximately Rs. 16 million.
Social Modernisation And Party Transformation
Nepali society is undergoing a deep structural change. It is a change caused by multi-channel communication, multi-mode of learning and education, occupational shifts from agriculture and industries to service sec
Drone Technology Transforming Warfare
Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have been used in warfare for decades. But never have they been as central to warfare as they are today. With the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, p
Electrifying Last Mile In Sagarmatha’s Shadow
The Sagarmatha Region, home to Mount Everest, symbolises Nepal’s pride and global recognition. Annually, around 50,000 tourists from across the world visit this breathtaking landscape, captivated by its natural grandeur an
76.5% work on Babai irrigation project completes
About 76.5 per cent of the work on the Babai Irrigation Project, which was started with the aim of irrigating 36,000 hectares of land in Bardiya district, has been completed so far. The master plan was implemented with the goal of completing the construction work by the fiscal year 2025/26.
Israeli strikes kill at least 93 people in Gaza
At least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip. Strikes overnight hit across Gaza, in
Global hunger hits record high: UN
More than 295 million people faced acute hunger last year, a new high driven by conflict along with other crises -- and the outlook is "bleak" for 2025 as humanitarian aid falters, a UN-backed report said Friday. It was the sixth c
Yamal's rise helps Barcelona move beyond the post-Messi era
When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like a generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the burgundy and blue. It turned out a couple of years was enough.
Literary world gathers for PEN America dinner-gala
Amber Ruffin looked out upon hundreds of writers, publishers and editors gathered for PEN America's annual gala and shared her experience of being on the receiving end of censorship. "I'm officially a bann
Climate change is no longer a distant threat: PM Oli
Honourable Ministers, Esteemed Guests, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Nepal progress to Super Three
Nepal has booked their spot in the Super Three stage of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier after the final league clash between Hong Kong and Bahrain was washed out in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.
Repairs do not last on Koshi Highway due to cargo trucks
Vehicles constantly race along the blacktopped section of the Koshi Highway from Rani to Dhat under Biratnagar Metropolitan City. Due to the lack of annual maintenance, the tar has worn out and the road has become bumpy in various parts.
The Robotics Revolution Of China
Staying on the 16th floor of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel at Jiaoqiao Road in the Pu Dong New Area of Shanghai, this scribe thought that making room deliveries for the hotel guests must be a slow and difficult task. It potentially demanded
