- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Promote Animal Husbandry
As an agrarian nation, Nepal confronts a set of paradoxes. More than 62 per cent of total population has been involved in the agriculture occupation. Despite its impressive contribution to GDP and employment generation, the sector has
Art Of Listening
In a world increasingly filled with noise—whether from social media, 24-hour news cycles, or the constant hum of daily life—one simple yet profound skill is quietly fading into the background: the art of listening. We hear a lot, but ho
Pesticide-laden raw banana found in Birtamod market
Raw bananas in the wholesale agricultural market in Birtamod were found unfit for consumption after pesticide testing. They contained excessive amounts of pesticides. Birtamod Deputy Mayor and Coordinator of the
Comedian Iku held on fraud charge
The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested comedian Surya Man Shankar (Suleman Shanker) alias Iku. A special squad of CIB deployed from Maharajg
Indra Jatra pole brought to Hanumandhoka; main festival to be celebrated on Sept. 17
The Yosin or Lingo, a ceremonial wooden pole brought for Indra Jatra entered the city from Bhotahiti towards Hanumandhoka at 10.32 am on Wednesday. It has been taken to Kalabhairav of Hanumanddhoka.
Nepal seeks support to operate new int'l airports
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey sought effective strong cooperation from the neighbouring countries for the operation of the Pokhara and Gautam Buddha international airports, both newly built two aviation infrastructure in Nepal.
Gold price increases by Rs. 1,000 per tola
Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA), the price of gold increased by Rs. 1,000 per tola on Wednesday and traded at Rs. 153,400 per tola today. This is the record high price in the local market.
Nepal Police hands Koshi their first loss in League
After keeping a clean sheet and scoring four goals past the opponent twice in the first three games of the ANFA Women's League-2080, Koshi Province faced the same fate, but now as the opponent, through the hands of Nepal Police Club.
Eight books nominated for Pahichan Award
Pahichan Puraskar Kosh (Identity Award Fund) has nominated eight books for the Pahichan Award- 2080 BS. According to a statement issued by the founder of the prize Naresh Kangmang Rai, a meeting held in the capital on Tuesday had selected the list of the best eight books. The books were selected among registered ones in the Kosh published within 2080 BS.
Countries urged to boost protections for Venezuelans
A global human rights watchdog on Wednesday called on Latin American governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse “onerous visa requirements” for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans who have struggled t
Once a labourer, Gaumati doing exemplary work as construction contractor
Gaumati Budha Magar, 38, of Rolpa, who entered the construction sector as a labourer about one-and-a-half decades ago, has now become a successful construction entrepreneur. Gaumati has presented an example that women can also become successful businessperson even in the unconventional sectors like construction.
SAARC Material Transfer Agreement meeting opens in Kathmandu
A two-day policy round-table meeting on effective implementation of the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) among SAARC Member States kicked off in Kathmandu on Wednesday. SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) and IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) have jointly organised the meeting.
Family of Panchthar blast victims to get Rs. 500,000
The government has announced to provide Rs. 500,000 in compensation to the family whose two kids died in an explosion at Dandagaun of Phalejung Rural Municipaity-5, Panchthar.
Girls who marry only after 20 years of age to get Rs. 25,000 on completion of Grade 12
Janaknandini Rural Municipality in Dhanusha district has announced financial support of Rs. 25,000 for girls who marry only after the age of 20 and passing the 12th grade. Janaknandini Rural Municipality Chairman D
Job Market Needs Skilled Workforce
In a rapidly changing world, it’s becoming clear that many of today's jobs will not exist tomorrow. As we step into an era dominated by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and green energy, workers must equip themselves with the right ski
