- Sunday, 15 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Private schools flout regulations on admission calendar, fee structure
Most private schools have been challenging the government regulations for years. Several governments in the past did try to tame the private schools, but in vain. Now when the time to admit students for new academic session is approaching, the private schools are found to be openly flouting the government rules.
Municipality initiates wetland conservation efforts
The rising encroachment on wetland areas in Triyuga Valley of Udayapur district and nearby regions has put local biodiversity at risk. In response, Triyuga Municipality has made watershed conservation a top priority. According to Basanta Kumar Basnet, the Mayor of the municipality, the wetlands
75 police personnel and 35 protestors injured
Altogether 75 security personnel were injured when a protest by supporters of former king Gyanendra Shah in Tinkune area on Friday turned violent.
Bailey bridge to be installed over Mai River in Ilam
Work is underway to install a Bailey Bridge over the Mai River in Ilam along the alternative route to the Mechi Highway, a lifeline roadway linking the eastern hills.
Shifting Sands Of International Politics
World politics marks a great transformation. The geopolitical trajectory of three superpowers - the USA, China and Russia - and their shifting ties show a big picture of this transfor
Xizang's Women As Driver Of Development
Today marks a special occasion in China's Xizang — the Serfs' Emancipation Day. This day commemorates March 28, 1959, when democratic reforms were carried out in Xizang, us
Power Of Social Connections
Nearly 20 years ago, while I was attending graduate school at Penn, renowned social psychologist Christopher Peterson asked for a show of hands for those of us who had a “4:00 a.m. friend”
Construction of four-lane bridge over Madi picks pace
Construction of a four-lane bridge over the Madi River has made 70 per cent progress. The bridge will connect Damauli Bazaar in Ward No. 4 and Chapaghat in Ward No. 5 of Vyas Muni
Health and Human Services to lay off 10,000 workers
Washington, Mar. 29: In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of
Litmus Industries begins aluminum rod production
Litmus Industries Limited has inaugurated Nepal’s first aluminum rod manufacturing plant as part of its new initiative, Litmus 2.0. The production plant in Ramgram, Hakui of N
Protective gear provided to honey hunters
Hanging from fragile fiber ropes in sharp cliffs that can make one’s head spin, local hunters have been harvesting cliff honey in Lamjung for generations, risking their lives.
Clouds changing as world warms, adding to climate uncertainty
People have always studied the skies to predict the weather, but recently scientists have noticed that clouds are changing on a global scale -- posing one of the greatest challenges to understanding our warming world. Some clouds are rising higher into the atmosphere, where they trap mo
Kshetra Pratap Memorial Literary Award to Sarubhakta
The Kshetra Pratap Memorial Literary Award, established in memory of poet Kshetra Pratap Adhikary, will be presented to writer Sarubhakta.
Agreement worth Rs. 3.45 million signed to promote indigenous films
Film Development Board (FDB) has signed a deal worth Rs. 3.45 million to make the Nepali film industry more inclusive and promote indigenous mother tongue films.
Barca bolster Liga title bid by winning match they didn't want to play
Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their discontent at having to play their match on Thursday.
