- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Nepal U19 women’s team ready to make their mark in World Cup
Nepal’s U19 women’s cricket team has been making headlines since November 2024 emerging victorious in the Asian Qualifiers for the 1st ACC U19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 and 2nd ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
Shun The Politics Of Muddling Through
The notion of 'muddling through' describes a situation of difficulties in which national political leadership engages in various efforts to overcome them and continuously keeps on trying to find their resolution for the future. Nepali leaders
Addressing Winter Woes
Every winter, residents of the Kathmandu Valley encounter several challenges that significantly affect their wellbeing. Due to harsh climatic conditions and a lack of adequate support, individuals often experience complications such as severe
Economy Grappling With Overcapacity Problem
Not so long ago, a well-made, old but still functioning building at the centre of a city that had withstood the devastating earthquake and hosted a theatre for as long as one can remember got vacated for demolition and, in all likelihood, to
Butwal Food Festival and Maghe Sankranti from January 13
Preparations for the ‘Butwal Food Festival and Maghe Sankranti’ have begun. The festival, set to take place from January 13 to January 15 at Siddheswari Playground in Dipnagar, was announced by Lekhnath Bhandari, president of Rupandehi Hotel and Restaurant Entrepreneurs Association.
Delay in renewal of ISI mark affects cement exports
The export of Nepali cement has been halted after the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) of the government of India did not renew the quality-related Indian Standards Institute (ISI) certificate. "We applied for renewal three months in adva
Consumer price inflation, foreign reserves up
The rate of consumer price inflation has gone up to 6.05 per cent in mid-December 2024 compared to 4.95 per cent during the same period in 2023. Inflation reached the highest in Koshi Province at 7.36 per cent, followed by Madhes at 6.77 per cent and Sudurpaschim at 6.66 per cent, according to the monthly economic and financial status report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Friday.
Govt not against constitution amendment: Minister Gurung
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that the government and the CPN-UML are not against the constitution amendment agenda. “The government is positive towards the
Young People And Demographic Dividend
Young people in Nepal make up a substantial portion of the population, with nearly 56 per cent of the country’s total population being under the age of 30 in 2021. This demographic is crucial to the nation’s development and social progress, as young people are often the catalysts for change, innovation, and social movements. Their energy, creativity, and adaptability drive economic growth, influence cultural fabric, and play an essential role in addressing societal chal
Thamel Happenings
Two girls, thoroughly sozzled, heavily made up, and dressed in a skimpy mini skirt and short down jacket, holding the pencil point-heeled shoes in one hand and each other's hands in the other, walk barefoot, taking as slow steps as possibl
Nepal’s Education Policy And Practice
Nepal stands at such a critical juncture that people in every sector appear to have lost hope and confidence. A hushed presence of sceptic sighs is everywhere—at public places, markets, service centres, enterprises, industries, and airport dep
Exploring New Year's Skies
The night skies of this cold winter month would present numerous planets, constellations, stars, and other enticing enigmatic entities that can be observed all over the heavens. The elusive planet Mercury would stay low in the eastern sky
Chaku: Tokha's Sweet Tradition
As you arrive in Tokha during the winter months, a warm and inviting aroma greets you, the distinctive scent of Chaku being prepared. Local Chaku businessmen work tirelessly, spending extra hours to prepare and distribute this tradition
Compilation Of Culinary Terms
Dictionaries have long been regarded as essential tools for language learning, offering translations and definitions that bridge linguistic gaps. Traditionally, readers have relied on English-to-English or English-to-Nepali dictionaries to expand the
Impact Of Movies On Mental Health
Mental health issues have existed throughout history but were misunderstood. In the past, they were often linked to ghosts, witches, or black magic. Treatments included exorcism, lobotomies, and torture, which often led to death. Peopl
