- Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Flooding forces 300,000 Bangladeshis into shelters
Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshis were taking refuge in emergency shelters Saturday from floods that inundated vast areas of the low-lying South Asian country, disaster officials said. The floods were triggered
Construction of cold storage facility in limbo
The most awaited dream project of the farmers, a construction of cold store is in limbo in Saptari district. The lack of a cold storage facility in the area means that local productions like fruits and vegetables are damaged, incurring losses to the farmers.
Modern Araniko promoting art in Japan
In a reminder of Araniko who promoted Nepali Pagoda art in China nine centuries ago, here is a Nepali sculptor who has been carving stone images in Japan for the past seven years.
Landslide buries six in Ramechhap, four more of same family missing
Six persons were buried to death in a landslide that occurred in Lekh Kharka, Tokarpur of Doramba Shailung Rural Municipality-3 in Ramechhap district. One person has been rescued in a wounded condition.
PMO subsidiaries asked to work effectively to check irregularities
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the concerned government agencies to work effectively in controlling smuggling, corruption and misuse of state assets.
Effective Management Of Medical Waste
Medical waste management has emerged as a critical public health and environmental issue, yet it remains inadequately addressed in many parts of the world. The rise in healthcare services and the corresponding increase in medical waste ranging f
Language As Vehicle Of Power
Many of us might think we are capable of having complete understanding of the world. But this is fallacious assumption. As a matter of fact, we do not precisely understand what is around us and how our surrounding affects us. Even if we clai
Amliso traders rue as price falls
As the prices continue to fall, amliso, tiger grass (commonly known as broom grass) worth millions of rupees has been stored in the godowns of the big businessmen in north Morang. Traders who bought raw amliso from the farmers at Rs. 70 per kg in January-February are forced to sell them at Rs. 65 to Rs. 70 even after six months.
Lack of bridge on Ugratara-Melauli road creates travel challenges
A lack of a motorable bridge over rivers on the Ugratara-Melauli road has added a significant challenge for locals and travellers. Despite the road being paved, the absence of a bridge over the river in this section makes it difficult to travel during the rainy season, causing damage to vehicles, particularly motorcycles.
Dozens killed in Gaza as measures for cease-fire talks move forward
At least three dozen Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip, officials said Saturday, even as preparations moved ahead for high-level cease-fire talks in the Egyptian capital. Among the dead
Contain Dengue Danger
Nepal is well familiar with repeated dengue outbreaks. Since detecting its first dengue case in an India-returnee traveller in 2004, the country has witnessed multiple outbreaks. Significant outbreaks occurred in 2005 and 2010. How
Philosophical Musings
Commuting by public buses may take more time to reach one's destination, but it may have other benefits - you come across with the people of different walks of life. Probably, one may meet old friends and make the new ones. As yours trul
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Dhap Pokhari: A model of local conservation in Jamuna, Ilam
Dhap Pokhari located in Jamuna, Sandakpur Rural Municipality, Ilam, is becoming a unique example of water and environmental conservation. The locals have conserved this pond so well that it is hard to believe that it is a manmade pond.
Native fish species disappearing in Barahakshetra
Native fishes that were once commonly found in rivers, streams, ponds, irrigation canals, and rice fields in the Sunsari district during the rainy season are now disappearing. The use of pesticides and electric current to catch fish has led to the decline of local fish species that were once found from rice fields to irrigation canals, experts claimed.
Trust govt for country’s development: PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged everyone to rely on and trust the current government for the country’s development. Responding to queries from youth participants at the ‘Kathmandu Youth Conclave 2024,’ organised by Phoenix College and Universal College on Saturday, Prime Minister Oli highlighted that his government is determined to make a difference and bring about positive change.
