- Friday, 16 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Sugarcane farmers in ‘wait and see’ situation
Sugarcane farming—one of the major sources of income for farmers in Tarai- is currently suffering from a triple blow of agitation, uncertainty and government inaction. After sugarcane farmers intensified the
Climate change threatens Asia's water and power systems
Climate change is battering Asia's water and power systems and putting millions in harm's way, forcing countries to pour billions into shoring up basic services, according to two recent reports. Water-related disasters are rising across the reg
Monetary Implications Of Digitalisation
We are living in the digital world affecting all spheres of economic activities and daily life. With the process of digitalisation, the new digital economy has emerged. The digital economy refers to economic activities that are promoted by digit
Dilemma Over LDC Graduation
The deadline for graduating to the status of a developing country from that of a Least Developed Country (LDC) was approaching when the country experienced political upheavals in September. The Gen Z protests against a ban on social m
Coexistence, Not Conflict
Along the border of Malawi and Zambia, elephants and other wildlife regularly destroy crops and threaten lives. With deterrents, community action and livelihood support, a German-funded project wants to show that protecting nature can also protect people.
Punish PIA Scammers
In a major anti-graft move, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against 55 individuals and a company (the Chinese contractor), including five former ministers and 10 former secr
Nine-man Madrid lose at home for the 1st time this season
Real Madrid had two players sent off in its 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona. Madrid conceded
Dharan marks Sakela Udhauli
In Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, the nature-worshipping Kirat community has celebrated their grand festival, Sakela Udhauli, by organising the first-ever linguistic Sakela Sili performance. With the slogan “32 Rai langua
East Bengal thump Transport United 4-0
India’s East Bengal FC thrashed Bhutan’s Transport United Ladies FC 4‑0, making a strong statement at the ongoing SAFF Women’s Club Championship in Kathmandu. With the win, East Bengal drew level on point
NAFA hosts exhibition of KU students' artwork
The exhibition titled ‘Reimagine Tradition II’ has begun at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) on Monday. The exhibition features artworks produced du
Organic homestay opens on way to Rara in Sinja
A new homestay has come into operation in Kanakasundari, in the Sinja region of Jumla. Established to provide tourists
Printing driving licenses gains momentum in Panauti
The Security Printing Centre in Panauti Municipality–5, Kavrepalanchok, has accelerated the printing of driving licenses. The government has begun printing driving licenses at the Centre since November 7 this year.
US AFCP-supported Yenga Hiti restoration completed
The restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti, located in Lagan in Kathmandu has been completed. The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in partnership wit
Mass shooting at SAfrican bar leaves 12 dead
A mass shooting carried out Saturday by multiple suspects in an unlicensed bar near the South African capital left at least 12 people dead, police said. The victims included three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
Traditional Magar songs dying out
The traditional Magar songs, which have long been an inseparable part of wedding rituals in the Tharu community, is on the verge of extinction. Elders of the community said tha
