- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepali women need further empowerment
The world is observing International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday. Nepal is also marking it by organising various programmes under the theme, “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”
Ilam Literature Festival on March 14, 15
The 4th Ilam Literature Festival is all set to be held in Ilam Bazaar of Ilam district on March 14 and 15. A press statement released by Prakash Tham
Pesticide Management For Health
The management of pesticides in agriculture remains a critical issue due to their potential risks to human and environmental health. As agricultural commercialisation and mass monoculture continue to rise, the incidence of plant diseas
Climate Crisis Demands Accountability
"Youth are the pillars of our future." This slogan rings loud and clear across the political spectrum. But what happens when senior leaders, who claim to care about these pillars, make decisions that undermine their future? On Januar
The Greying Brain Phenomenon
As your hair greys, does your mind rust? Well, you hav
Biratnagar becoming commercial hub: Mayor
Biratnagar Metropolitan City is the only metropolitan city in Koshi Province. It also houses the provincial capital. It holds a significant place in Nepal’s political history, having produced several prime ministers, including BP Koirala, Nepal’s firs
Women's rights under attack 30 years after blueprint
Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women's and girls' rights are under attack and gender discrimination remains deeply embedded in economies and societies.
Lunar Eclipse Graces March
The night skies of this spring month offer superb sights of perplexing planets, sensational stars that concoct confounding constellations, and numerous bewildering bodies residing all over the heavens. The elusive planet Mercury and the romantic planet Venus can be tersely viewed in the western sky after dusk. They are creeping cautiously towards the western horizon with the stars that sketch the sprawling constellation Pisces (fishes). They cannot be relished after the m
Time To Shake Up Socialism
Socialism is not a new concept in Nepal. It became further pronounced after the current constitution mentioned it explicitly. 'Socialism-oriented economy,' 'socialism-oriented federal democratic republican state,' and 'to create the bases of so
Status Of Crimson Sunbird
Some birds surprise you with their appearance, and the crimson sunbird is one of them. It is very difficult to imagine that a small bird can look so beautiful. The crimson sunbird is a tiny bird, or we can say a small bird, but nature has given
Journalism In Democracy
How many of you believe in free will? A topic that seems simple at first glance, but as you delve deeper, the intricacies of our society make it far more complex, with historians, philosophers, and great minds continuously debating it. In simple
Govt committed to provide subsidies to real farmers
Minster for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has said that the present government is committed to providing subsidies to real farmers. Minister Adhikari made this remark while addres
Transatlantic Alliance Under Strain
With the announcement by the United States to withdraw its military support to Ukraine, the post-1945 transatlantic alliance between Europe and the USA appears to be experiencing considerable strain, prompting the NATO countrie
Recognise Women’s Role In Nutrition
A thriving household with healthy and happy family members is a vision we all aspire. Time is a testimony to the significant role women have played in shaping households and preserving lineage. Day in, day out, come rain or snow, women
Globalisation In Retreat ?
Globalisation, a global phenomenon that emerged in the 1990s, has become a matter of substantial debate today. While globalisation has brought numerous benefits to areas of global cooperation and international trade, this is a reality that has caused
