- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Hybrid seeds displacing local ones in Karnali
When Prabhakhar Jaisi, 63, of Bhagwatimai Rural Municipality-2 of Dailekh district planted local corn seeds in his garden, three Muri (about two quintals) corn was produced. However, he has been planting improved see
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Monastery construction work stalls
Construction of a monastery that began in Khotang six years ago for Rs. 210 million has been left in limbo. The foundation of the monastery was prepared in Nunthala, Diktel, Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-13, six years ago, but no progress has been made since then.
Jitiya festival begins in eastern Tarai
Jitiya Parba, one of the most auspicious festivals in Mithilanchal, started on Monday in Sunsari and other districts of the region. The three-day festival is observed by women wishing for the longevity of offspring, prosperity of the family and peace.
At the UN, world leaders try to lay out a vision for the future
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a "Pact for the Future" to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Now comes the hard part: uniting the world's divided nations to move quickly to implement its 56 actions.
Nepal's Climate Concerns
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has provided a platform for Nepal to put forward countries' priorities and seek support and evaluation in different fields. Nepal has participated in the much-anticipated 79th session of the UNG
Meaning And Intensity
The right word in the right place makes a sentence short and impressive. Once the accurate verbs are used, the use of adjectives and adverbs is reduced significantly. Proper use of verbs and nouns makes a context meaningful and renders t
Suicide prevention measures discussed in Nepalgunj
Suicide incidents are increasing at an alarming rate in Nepal over the years. It was what the participants of a provincial-level interaction programme organised in Nepalgunj discussed on Monday.
Ramayan Resonance: Celebrating a Shared Heritage on display
An art exhibition titled ‘Ramayan Resonance: Celebrating a Shared Heritage’ began at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) on Monday. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) jointly organised the exhibition.
Nepal defeats Sri Lanka in SAFF U17, host Chinese Taipei in U20 Asian Cup Q’fiers
The Nepali side registered their first win in the SAFF U17 Championship after defeating Sri Lanka on Monday. Nepal won by a score of 4-0 in the match played at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan.
Death toll after blast at Iran coal mine rises to 38 with 14 still missing
Rescuers on Monday recovered the bodies of more workers killed in an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, bringing the death toll in the disaster to at least 38, officials said. Another 14 miners are still believed to be trapped below ground.
Current spell of heat to abate from late Tuesday
Even though it is the last week of September, people across the country are experiencing scorching heat. On Sunday and Monday, the country recorde
Lumbini Province moves ahead to build its capital city
The Lumbini Provincial government has initiated a search for investment to construct its capital city, aiming to complete the project within 20 years at an estimated cost of Rs. 25 billion.
Minister Rana, Indonesian counterpart sign bilateral deals
On the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and her Indonesian counterpart Retno L.P. Marsudi, signed two key
Britons Revisit Immigrants' Debate
Streets in London since summer saw regular protest rallies that wanted a severe check on immigration. British police have had a hard time in taking things under control. Such demonstrations against immig
Ease Transport Services For Festivals
With this year’s festive season at hand, the concerned government bodies and transport entrepreneurs are now busy working out plans to manage public vehicles for passengers preparing to leave for their res
