- Wednesday, 6 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Pappu’s incomplete projects stand as eyesore
Many people who had seen an under-construction bridge on the side of the Bagmati River at Tinkune, Kathmandu, a few years ago had expected an end to traffic jams over the existing single bridge. But their hopes were dashed when t
AEPC to mark International Clean Energy Day on Jan 26
The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) is celebrating the International Clean Energy Day 2025 with various programmes and activities. January 26 is being celebrated as the International Day of Clean Energy to mark the development and various initiatives in clean and renewable energy. The United Nations has initiated this celebration since 2024 and it is observed with various programmes and events across the world.
Sugar imports increase 16-fold, 30% revenue growth in rice
The import of sugar, rice, lentils, and cotton fabric, which had been declining in recent years through the Nepal-India border in Nepalgunj, has started to rise again. In the first six months of the current fi
Suspension bridge in Dhanusha becomes major tourist attraction
The longest suspension bridge in Madhes Province on the Kamala River has become a major attraction for domestic and Indian tourists. This suspension bridge connects Kathal of Dhanusha and Malhania of Siraha.
Karnali Provincial Assembly winter session begins today
The winter session of the Karnali Provincial Assembly officially begins today, Monday, January 20. The Provincial Assembly Secretariat has confirmed that all preparations for the session have been completed.
TikTok shuts down: Video App goes dark in US
The wildly popular social video app has gone dark in the U.S. as the divestiture bill is set to became law at midnight on Jan. 19. When opened the app around 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday, a message popped up which read, “sorry TikTok isn’t available right now.”
Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas names hostages to be released
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. Israel had vowed to keep fighting unt
Trump Risks Raising Hiccups
American presidency has a precedent that outlines the responsibility of an outgoing president to consult with the incoming president if a major decision were to be taken. The two engage in consultations if any significant measure were to
Specific Laws Needed To Regulate Museums
Museums house a variety of items having artistic, cultural, historical and scientific importance. As these unique things are kept for the public, museums are undoubtedly an important source of knowledge. Museums make people fam
Downsides Of Development
Wounds of development are everywhere as we follow a dirt road from Khaireni, Satyavati rural municipality in Gulmi to Johang. Northeastward from a crossing of the Angare stream is a warning on the wall. A landslide has been advancin
Extreme cold forecast for much of US in coming days
Another blast of winter weather is expected in parts of the U.S. in the coming days, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area. Cold weather forecasted
Wild elephants terrorise locals in Sarlahi
Locals in Jankinagar of Haripur Municipality-1 in Sarlahi district have been terrified after wild elephants entered the village. Elephants that entered in groups have dest
Lumbini Province spends only 17% capital budget in first half of fiscal year
Lumbini Province has managed to utilise only 16.64 per cent of its allocated capital budget in the first half of the current fiscal year 2024/25, while recurrent expenditure stands at 23.95 per cent. According to the Office of the Provinc
Army starts Women's PM Cup with 10-wkt win over Madhes
The Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) started their PM Women’s Cup 2025 campaign with a humble win over Madhes Province at the Dhangadhi-based Fapla Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After the conclusion of 10 group games betw
Dr. Koju's 'Mutuko Katha' launched
Cardiologist Dr. Rajendra Koju has brought out a book titled 'Mutuko Katha' in Nepali. Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, Dr. Ramkan
