- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Monsoon Adds Woes
Around seven months have passed since a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot, Rukum West and nearby districts, destroying many houses and causing numerous fatalities. With the monsoon season now wr
Contain Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental and public health concern these days. The widespread utilisation of single-use plastics, including bottles, bags, and packaging, has significantly contributed to plastic pollution. Discarded plastics from diverse sectors have amassed in landfills and natural environments, intensifying pollution. Industrial activities have also played a substantial role in production, disposal,
Above 71% loans disbursed to service sector in Sudurpashchim
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has estimated that the share of Sudurpashchim Province in the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nepal in the current fiscal year 2023/24 would be 7.13 per cent, up from 7 per cent last year. Similarly, the growth rate of the GDP of this province is estimated to be 3.41 per c
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Monsoon to become more active this week
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has said that the monsoon has become active in recent days because of the influence of the monsoon trough. The Division under the Department of Hyd
Bolbom Temple in Sainamaina given facelift
The historic Bolbom Temple in Sainamaina Municipality-1 of Rupandehi, which is known as Pashupatinath in western Nepal, has got a new look. With the completion of the first phase of reconstruction, the temple now has an attractive look.
Dutch seek to reignite ‘will to win’
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their “will to win” ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2024 last 16 meeting with Romania. Despite boasting a talented squad, the Netherlands have so far struggled in the tournament.
National conference on painting begins in Bhedetar
The ‘Contemporary Painting National Conference’ has begun in Bhedetar, Dhankuta, under the coordination of the Ministry of Social Development of Koshi Province, in collaboration with the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).
NASA astronauts will stay at space station longer
Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. NASA on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe.
Public debt is manageable: Finance Minister Pun
Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has ruled out the possibility of Nepal getting entrapped in the debt trap, saying compared to other countries Nepal's public debt is in a manageable situation.
Dengue cases surge in Banke district
: Banke District faces a heightened risk of dengue fever. Health experts warned about a potential dengue outbreak in the district due to a lack of awareness about dengue prevention measures.
PM dismisses rumours about coalition change
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has dismissed the rumours about the changes in the coalition partners. Briefing the meeting of Council of Ministers on Monday, the Prime Minister said that the rumors that there has been an increasing discontent in the ruling coalition are baseless, according to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma.
Assange Saga Exposes Hypocrisy
After fourteen years of torment—five of them in jail—WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange is finally free. In an apparent understanding behind the curtains, the Australia-born journalist, 52, last week pleaded guilty to violating the US espionage law in exchange for getting credit for the years already served in high security prison. He faced 18 criminal charges in the United States, whose government sought his extradition fr
Prioritise Reforms In School Education
Although Nepal has invested a huge resource in the education sector, its outcomes have not been up to the mark. The underperformance of students who appeared in this year’s Secondary Education Examinatio
Katal village locals unable to plant paddy in absence of water
The National Paddy Day, which is celebrated by the government on 15th day of the Nepali month of Asar, was celebrated by the agricultural knowledge centres of each district, the agricultural units of the municipality and other associations and organistions on Saturday. However, the farmers of Katal village of Inner Madhes could not plant paddy in their field as the underground irriga
'Rato Nadi' depicts women's sentiment
On the sunny afternoon of National Paddy Day in Kathmandu on Saturday, it was the unprecedented occasion for Hong Kong-based Nepali poet Junu Rana. Not only did she make her debut poetry book 'Rato Nadi' public but also received many surprises on the day.
