- Friday, 16 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
Tree Fallen, Birds Gone And Peace Vanished
When I was finding it hard to adjust to my new life after marriage in a different home, a flock of parrots in the big tree of my compound filled my heart with warmth and greeted me with their songs. Their chirping
Honey Bees On The Decline
Earth shelters two to four-legged animals that walk on the ground to peculiar flying organisms; many colourful and a few pallid. Amongst the inordinate creatures that call “Earth” home are an insect of diverse
59 short stories selected for Baahrakhari contest
Dishhome-Baahrakhari Short Story Competition (2082) has selected 59 short stories.They were selected from 1,168 stories received from Nepal and abroad, according to the Baahrakhari Media.
Vulture safe zone in offing in Sudurpaschim
Preparations are underway to declare a Vulture Safe Zone in Sudurpaschim Province, with work already underway to identify locations that will soon be declared the protected habitats for vultures.
Israel waits for last hostage remains
Israel awaited the return of the last hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military said on Thursday that those of a Thai national had been identified after they were handed over.
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KTWR solar fencing breakdown triggers safety concerns for settlements
The solar-powered electric fencing installed to prevent wild animals from leaving the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) and entering nearby settlements has stopped functioning.
Unused bridges in Pokhara highlight planning gaps
Two bridges built over the Bijaypur stream connecting ward Nos. 13 and 26 of Pokhara Metropolitan City have remained unused. A suspension bridge built a decade ago to
I want to spread hope though song: NC leader Mahar
A song titled ‘Banchha Banchha Mero Desh Banchha,’ written by Nepali Congress central member and writer Nain Singh Mahar, was released amid a programme held in Lalitpur on Wednesday. Sung by Pramod Kharel, with music c
Shrestha awarded Leo Tolstoy Medal
Nepali writer Ram Bindu Shrestha, along with Russian writer Tamara Potyomkina, was honoured with the Leo Tolstoy Medal during the Proxima Centauri Conference, a literary festival, held recently in Moscow.
Human Factor Key To Poll Security
The Nepal government is busy carrying out intensive preparation for the elections to the House of Representatives scheduled for 5 March 2026, which was shortly announced after the formation of the new gove
Need For Youth Efficiency Council
Nepal stands at a turning point. After decades of political instability, administrative paralysis, and unfulfilled promises of reform, it has become clear that our biggest challenge is not a lack of ideas — but a lack of
Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Arsenal edged out Brentford 2-0 to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday as Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 defeat at struggling Leeds. Liverpool needed
Sri Lanka In Crisis
Nepal’s fellow South Asian nation, Sri Lanka, is currently reeling from the catastrophic effects of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone in question has triggered floods and landslides across the island, affecting an econ
Soil Conservation
It is easy to take soil for granted. But this priceless material is what sustains human civilisation by enabling the cultivation of crops. Only about 7.5 per cent of the earth’s surface is said to provide the topsoil we rely o
Benikot farmers earn Rs. 20M from oranges
Benikot farmers of Byas Municipality-13 have succeeded in selling oranges worth more than Rs. 20 million this year alone. The good production in the orchards of hill villages this year, the traders coming to
