- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
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Nepal's economy will grow by 3.9 per cent: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted that Nepal’s economy would grow by 4.9 per cent in the current Fiscal Year 2024/25, up from an estimated growth of 3.9 per cent in FY 2023/24.
Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv
Hezbollah hurled dozens of projectiles into Israel early Wednesday, including a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group's deepest strike yet, and the Israeli military said it would activate reserve troops in response to the rising tensions.
Jitiya Festival celebrated with much fanfare
Jitiya Festival, celebrated by women from the Tarai region, was observed with much fanfare, worshipping Lord Jitvahan on Wednesday. Every year, on the Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin, women in the Tarai celebrate the Jitiya festival.
Women earn income through pottery skills
Ujjyala Kumal from Amarpur, Ishma Rural Municipality-6, has shared that she no longer depends on others for her minor expenses, thanks to her thriving business of making clay utensils. Ujjyala mentioned that she became self-reli
Nepal makes big stride in cancer treatment
It has been 25 years since institutional cancer treatment services began in the country, and significant strides have been made in its treatment over the years. Until a few years ago, cancer treatment services
Dearth of priests affects Sorha Shraddha rituals
The closure of Gurukul system and Sanskrit secondary schools and the disaffection of the new generation to Sanskrit language have resulted in acute shortage of priests to perform Shraddha this Sorha Shraddha in Morang.
DPM Paudel, Chinese Vice Premier He discuss infra projects
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Nepal, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has discussed the development of some of the key infrastructure projects in Nepal with the support of China with Chinese Vice Premier, He Lifeng.
Diagnostic Accuracy For Patient Safety
World Patient Safety Day was observed globally on September 17 as an essential occasion to spotlight the importance of patient safety within healthcare systems. Since its inception in 2019 by the 72nd World Health Assembly, this da
Paying Homage To The Deceased Parents
As Hindus across Nepal observe the Sohra Shraddha period, it’s important to reflect on the true meaning behind this ritual. Equally important is to consider how we cared for our parents when they were alive. Why do we sometimes go to g
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Bussewa prepares for online ticket booking ahead of Dashain
Online bus ticketing service provider, Bussewa dot com, said that the preparations have been completed for the opening of the online booking of the bus tickets for Dashain travel. Bijaya Swar, President of the Federation of Ne
Two-day death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon reaches 558
Lebanese health authorities on Tuesday raised the death toll from two days of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah militants to 558. Palestinian officials in Gaza, meanwhile, said new Israeli strike killed at least seven people in the southern city of Khan Younis.
Protect Indigenous Seeds
Local seed varieties are becoming increasingly scarce across the country as farmers favour hybrid varieties for higher production. These hybrids tend to be more productive under optimal conditions, with higher profits. As a result, man
Increasing Warfare
On September 17-18, pagers and walkie-talkies exploded simultaneously in Lebanon, killing several and injuring over 3000. Investigators are saying that these pagers and walkie-talkies had been implanted with tiny explosives that had then been trigger
Knee injury hampered my final performance: Arika
Arika Gurung, who made history by winning a medal for Nepal in the Asian Senior Karate Championship, stated that her chances of securing a gold medal in Hangzhou, China were hampered by injuries. Upon returning home on Tuesday, she revealed that a knee injury had affected her performance in the final on September 22.
Bees, beehives distributed to Tanahun farmers
Tanahu Hydropower Project has distributed bees and beehives to the farmers to promote self-sufficiency through beekeeping. Bees and beehives were distributed to 16 families residing in the flood-affected areas of Bhimad Municipality-5 after providing a four-day beekeeping training in Paltyang of Rishing Rural Municipality-8. While handing over the bees and beehives, Kiran
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