- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Endangered gharial crocodile spotted in Rapti River
A rare gharial crocodile has been spotted in the Rapti River, which flows through the Deukhuri region. The critically endangered gharial, recog
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Basanta Panchami greetings
President Ramchandra Paudel and Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav have extended their best wishes to all Nepalis, both at home and abroad, on the occasion of Basanta Panchami and Saraswati Puja, 2025.
Commercialisation saves wetlands in Morang, harms in Kailali
As winter begins, the wetlands of Morang are increasingly crowded. Specifically, the Betana wetland in Belbari Municipality-4 of Morang district has been attracting internal tourists, on holidays and Saturday
Remittance inflow growth rate down, FDI increases
The growth in Nepal’s remittance inflow moderated to 4.1 per cent, reaching Rs. 763.08 billion in the first half of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 coming down from the 22.2 per cent growth observed in the same period last year.
Shree Panchami festival today
Basant Panchami or Shree Panchami is being celebrated on Monday by worshipping goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, art and music. People across the country celebrate Basanta
Bamdev Left In The Lurch?
Communist leader Bamdev Gautam has recently grabbed the headlines, not because of good reasons, but for his edgy political nature. In this advancing age, Gautam, who shed sweat and blood to transform
Addressing Burden Of Childhood Pneumonia
Childhood pneumonia remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite advances in vaccines, antibiotics, and public health measures, pneumon
Cherishing TRN Moments
It is natural for any employee to bid adieu to his office after hitting the retirement age. A retiring staff leaves his/her office with enriched memories and experiences though they are hale and hearty. Re
Enact Laws In Time
The winter session of House of Representatives (HoR) commenced on Friday (January 31). Known as the ‘Bill session,’ this meeting of the parliament is expected to discuss and endorse scores of pending Bills and
Hamas frees 3 hostages, Israel releases Palestine prisoners
Hamas militants freed three male hostages held for more than a year in the Gaza Strip on Saturday and Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails in the fourth such exchange of a ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of intense fighting.
Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year
Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. From Beijing to H
Sick and wounded children crossing Gaza to Egypt
A group of 50 sick and wounded Palestinian children began crossing to Egypt for treatment through Gaza's Rafah crossing on Saturday, the first opening of the border since Israel captured it nearly nine months ago.
Chikulaya Takha: Sanyakhuna Nepalbhasha Music Video released
A music video in the Nepalbhasa, "Chikulaya Takha: Sanyakhuna," was released on Friday in Kathmandu. The music video was unveiled in the presen
Four BFIs investing Rs. 10.5 billion in 90 MW Nadi Hydro
Four banks and financial institutions have finalised the financial management of the 90-megawatt Marsyangdi Nadi Hydropower Project to be built on the Marsyangdi River. The BFIs have agreed to invest Rs. 10.50 billi
Australia hand Sri Lanka their biggest loss in test history
Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket on Saturday. Sri Lanka were skittled out for 247 in their second innings, succumbing to an innings-and-242-run drubbing. Their previous heaviest test defeat was an innings-and-239-
