- Sunday, 15 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
No progress to generate 1,000 MW electricity
It has been found that a commitment made by the major political parties and stakeholders of Lamjung in the field of hydropower 15 years ago has not been fulfilled.
Deserted Myanglung: A tale of fading town
Myanglung Bazaar, the administrative centre of Tehrathum, a hilly district in Koshi Province, is gradually losing its liveliness. Following the restructuring of local governa
High level governance reform panel formed
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that he is not personally aware of the resignation tendered by Minister for Education and Science and Technology Bidhya Bhattarai.
‘Glacier conservation vital for food, energy security’
Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, has said that the conservation of the Himalayan glaciers plays a vital role in ensuring food, water and energy security for South Asia.
175 gharial hatchlings grown in 42 years
To help conserve gharials, a critically endangered species globally, a Crocodile Breeding Centre has been operating within Bardiya National Park.
MCA-Nepal starts construction of 400 kV Damauli substation
The Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has started construction of a new 400 kV substation here in Damauli. Khadga Bahadur Bisht, Executive Director of
Clinic sealed in Bajhang for not meeting standards
The Sulabh Clinic, located in Jhyota, Kedarsyu Rural Municipality-9 of Bajhang, has been sealed following an inspection led by Assistant Chief District Officer Satyakumari Joshi. The j
Student loans to be referred to debt collection
The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.
Sangita Rana Pradhan to perform at Paleti after 18 years
Singer Sangita Rana Pradhan is all set to perform at the musical series Paleti, which has been running since 2005. She had first sung at Paleti back in 2007 and will now be performing again on April 25 and 26.
India's Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden cricket awards
India paceman Jasprit Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, with compatriot Smriti Mandhana picking up the women's award.
Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump's first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty.
Aged Workforce On Rise
In many developing countries, people need to work regardless of their age. Although most nations have laws preventing child labour, many children from below the poverty line and low-inco
Protect Yak Pastoralism In Himalayas
Pastoralism – a practice where domesticated animals are raised and herded in open grazing areas – has historically been an important source of subsistence and livelihoods for Himalaya
Internet Addiction
When the internet was still emerging, it was initially used by academics and researchers in the USA. The earliest form of the internet was the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency
Building Planned Cities
Nepal is one of the fastest urbanising countries in the world, which stands at a critical juncture of development. Urbanisation requires important criteria, including infrastructure and se
