- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Rs.13.31 bn collected in revenue from Tatopani customs
About Rs. 13.31 billion in revenue has been collected from the Tatopani customs at the Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchok district in the last Fiscal Year 2023/24. Dayanidhi KC, Chief of the Customs Office, informed th
Construction of hospitals delayed in Gulmi
Construction of a 15-bed hospital whose foundation stone was laid hastily in Shringa of Chhatrakot on November 30, 2020, in Gulmi district has been left in limbo. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led government in his previous tenure had laid the foundation stone for hospitals across 396 local levels in one day. However, the construction of the hospitals in Gulmi district has not progressed as envisioned.
Tax collection remains below target
The government couldn’t meet any of the revenue targets, except in education service fee, it set for the last Fiscal Year 2023/24. Through the budget of last year, then Finance M
23 books shortlisted for Yashaswi Book Awards-2081
Yashaswi Pragya Pratisthan has shortlisted 23 books for Yashaswi Book Award 2081 in three genres. A press statement issued on Wednesday by Ranjana Niraula, Chairperson of the Pratisthan and Director of KathmanduKalling Literature Festival, read that the shortlists for three genres including poetry, fiction and non-fiction were made public on the recommendation of the jury
Embankments built to keep Beni Bazaar safe
Rupatal Conservation Integrated Development Project (RCIDP) has completed nine major conservation projects to protect Beni Bazaar, the district headquarters, and its surrounding settlements from the high risk of erosion by the Kaligandaki and Myagdi rivers. The projects started two years ago were completed at Rs. 480 million.
Three trapped in Kamala River flood rescued
Three persons who were trapped in the Kamala River of Dhanusha were rescued safely. Police said the three persons who were trapped in the flooded Kamala River at Kiratpur in Ward No 13 of Sabaila Municipality were rescued on Wednesday. According to Police Inspector Sundar Chaulagai
Electoral Reform On The Anvil?
The grand coalition government comprised of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML has announced to review, among others, the prevailing mixed electoral system that blends first-past-the-post (FPTP) and proportional representation (PR) mode
Implementing Provisions Of Monetary Policy
After a delay of one week at the instruction of the government, the Nepal Rastra Bank unveiled the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2081/82 on July 26, 2024. The announcement of the monetary policy, which was expected to come out
Bajura villages empty as youth seek employment in India
Villages in all nine local levels of Bajura have become increasingly empty. With the completion of paddy planting in the first week of Saun, many young people are heading to India for employment.
Members of Japanese House hold discussions on various aspects of Japan-Nepal relations
Four members of the House of Representatives of Japan, led by Takebe Arata, Chair of the Standing Committee on Judicial Affairs, concluded a four-day visit to Nepal on Tuesday. The delegation team that arrived in Nepal als
Application for FDB chairman sought
The Ministry for Communication and Information Technology has initiated the process of appointing a new Chairman at the Film Development Board (FDB). Publishing a notice on Wednesday, the ministr
Prince says there is lot to improve
Nepali badminton star Prince Dahal lost all his three matches but learned a lot from the Paris Olympics. After wrapping up his first summer games on Wednesday, Prince said he needed to improve in many areas. “This Olympics was very important for me. Due to a lack of experience, I could not perform well. But I learned a lot from it.” Prince, who is in Group P, played his last ma
Development Roadmap
One day after a bureaucratic reshuffle, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed secretaries to deliver good governance, effective public services and timely completion of development projects. While interacting with the top civil servants,
EVs Ease Urban Mobility
In the bustling cities of Nepal, where rapid urban development and economic progress intersect with complex environmental challenges, the issue of air pollution remains a pressing concern. The vibrant capital city, Kathmandu, often grapp
Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months
The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections.
