- Tuesday, 17 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Bhittamod dry port construction criticised as unfulfilled promise
Stakeholders have alleged that the construction of a dry port at Bhittamod Malibada, a key border point in Mahottari district, remains only a mere promise. Former President of the Jaleshwar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lavaraj Singh, stated that despite approaching three different prime ministers and other concerned authorities, they have received nothing but assurances regarding the dry port construction at Bhittamod.
A day after killing a woman, tiger kills seven goats in Manahari
A tiger has killed seven goats in Manahari, Makawanpur district. The incident occurred around 5: 00 am on Monday at Basantapur of Manahari Rural Municipality-5, where a tiger attacked and killed goats of local Surya Bahadur Moktan.
Australia win 'amazing' Test thriller to take series lead over India
Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of a dramatic fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win a thriller by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. India crumbled to 155 al
SKorea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash
South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier. Sunday's crash, the country's worst aviation disaster i
Manmohan Singh A Leader With Humility And Brilliance
Coming from rural Nepal, I was fortunate to study monetary economics under guidance of the late Manmohan Singh, who was a professor at the Delhi School of Economics in the early 1970s. My journey to that point was anything but ordinary.
Language In Age Of Tourism
Tourism has of late been in the spotlight. Life has become drudgery and monotonous. People withdraw from the daily routine work and take time for relaxation. They visit tourist spots with families. The world
Choose Generic Drugs Over Brand-name Ones
Healthcare systems are an integral part of human life. Everyone needs healthcare facilities. For various reasons, people are bound to spend a large amount of money on medical treatment. Those suffering from c
Paddy, rice import increases by 54%
The import of paddy and rice increased significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, the import of paddy and rice has increased by 54 per cent during the review period compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year 2023/24.
Escalating Migration
Widespread unemployment, lack of economic opportunities and unequal distribution of resources have worked as the push factor for youths to migrate for jobs to foreign countries. Every day hundreds of citizens l
‘Bhuwo and Bhasso’ festival begins in Bajura
The atmosphere in most villages of Bajura is vibrant with the celebration of ‘Bhuwo and Bhasso’ since Monday morning. The cultural festival, based on the story of th
Weak preparedness to cope with cold wave in Tarai
Cold waves have gripped many districts in the Tarai, including Dhanusha and Sarlahi, leading to a significant drop in temperatures and affecting normal life since Monday.
Honey Festival encourages bee farmers in Chitwan
The honey festival in east Chitwan is expected to promote and expand the market for locally produced honey. The festival was organised along with the elephant festival to attract a significant number of
Madhyapur Festival ends
The three-day Madhyapur Festival organised by Madhyapur Thimi Municipality to promote tourism concluded on Sunday. Nhuchhe Ratna Manandhar, a member of the Main Or
15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck
Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday when a fire truck with its lights flashing drove around rail crossing arms and into the path of a high-speed passenger train after
Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Festival in April
Taplejung is set to host the Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Festival in April 2025 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest and Nepal’s second-highest mountain located in the Himalayas.
