- Monday, 16 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Freed bonded labourers awaiting rehabilitation
Dile Kami of Chingad Rural Municipality–5 in Surkhet district became a bonded labourer (Haliya) after failing to repay a debt to a village landlord. Tragically, he passed away in June
Climate change hitting mountains hardest, says PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced the date for the much-awaited Sagarmatha Sambaad (dialogue) to be held in Kathmandu from May 16 to 18, 2025. Announcing the global dialogue on “Climat
Nepal urges donors to invest in hydropower sector
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has urged donor agencies to invest in the hydropower sector. Minister Khadka held discussion with the heads and representatives of donor agencies to raise investment required for generating 28,500 MW electricity by 2035.
Health Minister proposes patient referral to police, army hospitals
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has proposed a partnership with hospitals operated by security agencies to reduce the patient burden in government hospitals.
KMC collecting data of elderly taking medicines regularly
The Health Department of Kathmandu Metropolitan City is collecting data on medications taken by senior citizens aged 70 and above for chronic illnesses. This initiative aims to make the availability of medicines more accessible and convenient for them.
Banke local levels form inter-municipal network for disaster management
All local levels in Banke have come together to form an inter-municipal network for disaster management in case of any disaster in the district. The inter-municipal network has been
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages
Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. A large bus carry
Mother, father groups working to preserve cultures in Rukum
Aama Samuha in the Musikot Municipality-10 of Rukum West has been continuously working for the empowerment, development and preservation of traditional customs, rituals and culture of the district. These groups have united locals in village deve
Credit flow slowdown is matter of concern: DPM Paudel
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has expressed his serious concern over the slowdown of credit flow as compared to the deposit collection from the banks. Addressing the 58th anniversary of the Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL) on Monday, DPM Paudel said that the inability to increase credit flow is a serious issue even though deposit collection in banks is good. “In recent days, bank savings have increase
Waterbird population rises in Bardiya
A rise in the population of migratory and resident waterbirds in various lakes, ponds and rivers of Bardiya district has been seen this winter. According to Ram Bahadur Shahi, a
Nepal stands for internationally beneficial national interests: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has clarified that Nepal stands for fair and internationally beneficial national interests. Speaking at the ‘Dialogue on Nepal’s Foreig
Trump's Expansionist Tone: Bluff Or Real?
The world is abuzz with reactions to newly elected President of United State America Donald Trump’s statements as to how he would run US foreign policy. As Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the US on Monday, the world leaders and media
Promoting Pain Relief Services
Healthcare services are one of the facilities the state should manage effectively for the promotion of good health among its citizens. In this day and age, there has been much progress in the field of healthcare. But new health ailm
Accessible Healthcare
Despite constitutional guarantees of healthcare as a fundamental right, many citizens still struggle to access quality services due to systemic inefficiencies. The rugged terrain of Nepal complicates transportation, making it difficult for p
Case filed against two NEA employees for assaulting ex-Chief Minister Thapa
A case has been filed against two employees who punched former Chief Minister and Nepali Congress Koshi Province President Uddhav Thapa in Surunga of Kankai Municipality-2, Jhapa. Thapa, leader of the NC’s Provincial Assembly
