- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Health insurance: Boon for patients, burden for hospitals
The government-run health insurance programme in Rukum West has provided much-needed financial relief to patients. However, the hospitals are struggling with unpaid reimbursements.
Nepal Police defeat Waling 5-0 in Women’s League
Nepal Police Club (NPC) emerged victorious in their first game of the ANFA Women’s League 2024 final round defeating Waling Municipality at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, on Friday. Waling struggled against the departmenta
KOICA to spend USD 9 million to establish Gandaki Institute of Technology
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Social Development Youth and Sports (MoSDYS) of Gandaki Province have signed the Record of Discussion (RoD) for the project "Infrastruc
Italy and Iran diplomatic tangle escalates over detained citizens
Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador on Thursday to demand the release of an Italian journalist while Tehran demanded Italy free an Iranian citizen arrested on a U.S. warrant over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago.
Bending The Rise Of Strong Men Politics
Strong men politics is characterised by its ability to influence decisions, mobilise fans and followers and display thoughtless crowds in the public sphere. Driven by envy, avarice and ambition, they wield enorm
How To Deal With Inflation And Deflation
Compared to hunting and gathering society, when the concept of money was unknown, today’s world is a lot more complex. Inflation and deflation are two economic phenomena that dictate our lifestyle. Inflation r
Climate Change And Youth
The world is in a very sensitive stage and climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. In this crisis, if there's one thing that gives me hope, it's the growing movement of young people who are stepping up and demanding change. From street protests to innovative startups, today’s youth aren’t waiting around for others to take the lead, they’re leading the charge themselves. I've witnessed it firstha
5-day Dharan Festival from today
Dharan Festival is all set to be celebrated for five days from Saturday on the occasion of the 124th anniversary of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City. Organising a press conference held at th
Teams ready for Jay Trophy starting on Jan. 5
Wearing white, players representing the Top 4 teams of the Men’s PM Cup 2024 will be in action with a red ball in two venues of Madhes Province – Janakpur and Parsa – from January 5 as they compete in
Nepali Artefacts located in museums abroad
Several Nepali artefacts have been located in various museums and auction houses in foreign countries. According to the Lost Arts of Nepal Faceb
Industry Minister stresses conducive business setting
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has pledged the government's commitment to the changes in policies and laws, including the constitution of the country, to make the business environment more conducive.
An Unfinished Agenda For Reform
In an increasingly connected world, access to health care is largely shaped by political, economic, cultural, historical, and geographical contexts. As a matter of fact, still the health care needs of socially exclud
Jimmy Carter's Nepal Trip As A Nature Lover
I missed President Jimmy Carter when he first came to Nepal for observing elections. Things happen for a reason! The constituent assembly election was taking place, and he was coming back. I was conta
Global Learning In Disaster Management
The great polymath of Eastern philosophy, Chanakya, once stated, "Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions: Why am I doing it? What might the results be? Will I be successful? Only when you t
Sherpa And Arora's Mission To Save Himalayas
Humans are biologically a part of nature, sharing ecosystems with other living beings. Our survival depends on the natural environment, including air, water, food, and the biodiversity that sustains these systems. However, the overexploitation of natural resources often leads to environmental degradation, such as deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. Human activity has had profound effects on the enviro
