- Thursday, 7 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Keeping Winter Illnesses At Bay
As the winter months approaches, so too does an inevitable rise in seasonal illnesses. The drop in temperature brings with it not only frosty mornings but also a surge in cases of cold, flu, and other respira
Government prioritises development of religious tourist sites: Minister Pandey
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that the government has prioritised the development of religious tourist sites since religious tourism is a key foundation for Nepal's prosperity.
Floods inundate Thailand's tourist city of Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern city popular with tourists, was inundated by widespread flooding Saturday as its main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall. Authorities ordered so
CMR launches Nepali version of ‘Podcasting - A Short Introduction’
CMR Nepal Journalism Academy launched a Nepali translation of a book titled ‘Podcasting - A Short Introduction’ in Kathmandu on Friday. Benjamin Seidel, Deputy Head of Mission
Disaster-hit Districts
The 26th meeting of the executive committee of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRMA), held the other day in Singah Durbar, recommended that the government declare various loc
Follow Weather Forecasts
In the past, when there was not advanced forecasting technology, meteorologists had found it difficult to make accurate forecasting. They were accused of predicting weather just by throwing a glance at sky.
Blacksmithing business eases livelihood
Local Padam Luhar's blacksmithing business in Banegaun, Budhiganga Municipality-4, has made it easier for him to earn a living. Previously, Luhar and others would go to va
Solar companies grow fast in Africa
Companies that bring solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa are said to be among the fastest growing on a continent whose governments have long struggled to address so
International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons
One of the most photographed events in the world is set to kick off Saturday with a mass ascension of color for the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day gathering dr
War casts shadow over every aspect of life in Israel
At a busy Tel Aviv entertainment district, diners spill into outdoor seating and clink glasses as music fills the air. There’s laughter, there’s life. But all around the patrons, staring down from lampposts and shop
Managing Dashain expenses from timber collection
The flood that hit the Koshi River at the fag end of the monsoon created challenges for riverside residents, but the timber it brought has allayed the worries of many as Dashain approaches.
Rs. 6.2 billion spent in past two years to repair Karnali Highway
Over the past two years, the government has spent Rs. 6.2 billion solely on clearing landslides along the Karnali Highway. Even light rain causes landslides, leading to frequent disruptions on the highway. This expenditure covers only the last two fiscal years and does not include costs for the current fiscal year. During the Dashain festival in 2022, continuo
Patients sleep on floors while new hospital building is empty
In Pahschimanchal Regional Hospital, the largest in Gandaki Province, 455,000 patients received treatment last year. Situated in the provincial capital, it
Education Key To Democratic Citizenship
Education plainly means the grasp of self-worth. It enables individuals to use freedom, not determined by luck, ignorance or circumstance. Quality education helps to shape attitude, disposition and values (int
Grassroots Justice Through Paralegal Mechanism
Before Nepal's 2015 Constitution, Paralegal Committees (PLCs) were vital for community-based justice. Established in 1999 to combat human trafficking, these committees expanded their focus to address variou
