- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Plastic straws symbolise a global pollution crisis, Trump wants them to stay
PStraws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, President Do
Lumbini, Gandaki Provinces make joint dev commitment
Lumbini and Gandaki provinces have signed a 21-point joint commitment for strategic development. Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet N
Migrants stranded in Mexico try to restart life
Margelis Rodriguez and her two children took selfies on their flight to Tijuana, showing off the T-shirts she had custom-made to mark what she expected to be her family's life-changing moment.
Ward chairman Moktan’s dedication to Agriculture
While many tend to leave agriculture after securing a political position, Nara Bahadur Moktan, ward chair of Urlabari Municipality-9, Morang, continues to actively engage in farming alongside his public responsibilities.
Rising human-elephant conflict Fifteen people lose lives in thirteen years
As human dependence on forests increases, conflicts between wildlife and people are also rising in Morang. Elephants that migrated from Assam, India,
Hamas brushes off Trump's words
Hamas has brushed off President Donald Trump's threat that "all hell" will break out if it does not release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Saturday. Hamas spokesman S
Poet Bastakoti awarded
US-based Nepali poet and environment enthusiast Dr. Rishi Bastakoti was honoured with Hari Utkrista Prativa Puraskar-2080 BS (Hari Outstanding Talent Award) in the presence of a number of literary figures held recently in North Carolina, USA.
Development Aid In Need Of Review
Unequal distribution of wealth is the main reason for a section of the population to reel from abject poverty while for others, especially in the developed world, it is a means of luxurious and secure life. Char
Save Phewa Lake's Pristine Beauty
Travelling has a long glorious history, with humans exploring new places for hunting, trade and leisurely activities. Today, travelling can no longer be confined to a mere leisurely activity, it is an immersive exp
V-day Getting Commercial
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated later this week with many people looking forward to it. No sooner does January end than there is a fever of Valentine’s Day celebrations as the 14th of February nears. Gift shops a
Hold Back Early Marriage
The recent proposal to reduce the legal age of marriage from 20 to 18 years in Nepal has aroused a wide range of discussions and debate. This proposal, coming from a parliamentary subcommittee, may affe
International Women Championship preparation for Asian Cup, World Cup
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), the governing body of football in Nepal, has seen the International Women’s Championship between Nepal, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon as a preparation to qualify for two major platforms.
Mayor Balen Shah’s song in YouTube trending
The song from the film Laaj Sharanam has reached number one on YouTube’s trending list. The song, sung by Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City entered YouTube’s trending section just a few hours after its release.
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027, two years later than expected when a 12-year deal with Saudi Arabia was signed last year. The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday its founding partner for the event will be the kingdom's Esports World Cup Foundation.
Cardamom worth Rs. 4.56 billion exported in first six months of current fiscal year
The income from the export of cardamom has seen a notable increase during the first half of the current fiscal year 2024/25, despite a significant drop in the quantity of exports.
