- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Economy rebounds from post-COVID sluggishness
The economy has come out of the prolonged recession that plagued the business and financial sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the annual statistics of the Fis
Prachanda's Politics On Rough Track?
In Nepali politics, if there is any politician who is facing big crisis, it is perhaps CPN-Maoist Centre chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. After being kicked out of power, Prachanda is tackling unanticipated challenges from within and outsi
Health Research Needs Multidisciplinary Models
The challenges faced by health systems warrant equally complex solutions in an increasingly complex world. The solutions often lie at the juncture of various disciplines, each bringing unique perspectives, methodologies, and insights. The trad
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‘Flood in Khumbu region due to outburst from Thyanbo glacial lake’
The devastating flood which struck Thame, a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal on Friday was due to an outburst of flood from Thyanbo glacial lake. An initial assessment of damage by the local a
NT’s fibre service reaches all 77 districts
Nepal Telecom has provided NT fibre service through FTTH (fibre to the home) technology in Simkot, the district headquarters of Humla. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung launched the service virtually at a function held at the Ministry on Friday.
Rapid surge in dengue, scrub typhus cases in Makawanpur
In the first month of the current fiscal year, 91 cases of dengue and 32 cases of scrub typhus have been recorded in Makawanpur district. According to the District Public Health Office, Makawanpur, there is a rapid surg
Checking Cholera Outbreak
Amid ongoing challenges, the threat of cholera in Nepal remains a pressing public health issue, particularly affecting marginalised communities in areas with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water. The swift diffusion of t
Grand fair at Bhairabkunda every year on Janai Purnima
Every year on Janaipurnima, a grand fair takes place in Bhairabkunda, located in the upper region of Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality. Bhairabkunda a sacred lake revered by both H
Pili village in Kalikot being developed as tourism hub
Pili, a village in Ward 7 of Khandachakra Municipality, Kalikot district, is undergoing a notable transformation into a tourist village with a focus on war tourism. Under the leadership of the local government in Pili, investments have been directed toward developing a war tourism area through various programmes funded by the federal and central governments. Kopdanda now has a concrete building that hou
'Collect electricity dues through legal means'
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka has said that the arrears of electricity consumed through trunk and dedicated lines should be paid. Addressing the 39th anniversary of Nepal Electricity Authority on Saturday, Minister Khadka said that if the industries had consumed electricity through dedicated and trunk lines as per the law, then they should pay the dues. He, however, maintained that cutting electricity
Environment-friendly Teej festival suggested
Fifty environmental justice activists have announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to mitigate the risks of climate change and make festivals more environmentally friendly. They collectively signed a five-point commitment to reduce carbon emissions during an event organised in Kathmandu on Friday. The commitment includes reducing waste, minimising the use of plastic, promoting the reuse of items and raising awareness about environmental conservation.
Mideast mediators preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal
In a sign that mediators believe a Gaza cease-fire deal is imminent, a U.S. official said Friday that Mideast negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war.
Glacial lakes outburst confirmed in Solukhumbu
The burst of two glacial lakes been confirmed in the Khumbu region, triggering a massive flash flood in the Thame River within Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, Solukhumbu district.
Unrestrained urbanisation poses risk of land subsidence in Kathmandu
This monsoon, many areas in the Kathmandu Valley experienced severe flooding. Excessive rainfall resulted in increased water levels in the Bagmati River and its tributaries, leading to floods that brought debris into residential homes across neighborhoods like Teku, Balkhu, Samakhushi, Dhungedhara, Anamnagar, Bhotebahal, Gyaneshwor, Thamel and Chamati. Additionally, sinkholes appeared on various roads. A significant section of the road over the Tukucha Khola in Kamaladi even caved in.
Nepalis advised to come to Canada after confirming their place of residence
Amidst the growing concerns about the shortage of employment opportunities and residence facilities in Canada, the Embassy of Nepal in Ottawa has issued an advisory for young Nepali students planning to go to Canada.
