- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Elephant found dead in Jhapa
An elephant was found dead in Mechinagar, Jhapa, on Thursday morning. The Elephant Information Centre in Bahundangi reported that the elephant was discovered near Dhadare ground on the west side of the Ninda Khola in Ward No. 3.
Monsoon's Warning Wrath
The season of monsoon brings life-giving water to parched fields, giving new lease of life to dying crops as well as newly planted ones. In the fields lacking irrigation facilities, it is nothing
Check Rising Snakebites
BBC recently published a news report highlighting a rising number of snakebites in Bangladesh. According to the report, the country has witnessed a significant surge in the number of snakebites. Apparently, an approximate 7,000 people succumb to snakebites there annually. Keeping such a risky scenario in mind, the Bangladeshi government has pushed hospitals and health posts to stock anti-venom for the same. Timely administration of anti-venoms is considered a major way to increase the survival rates among the victims of snakebites.
Preparations for spur protection in Saptakoshi River
With the onset of the monsoon, sacks filled with soil and sand have been kept ready to protect the eastern embankment areas of the Saptakoshi River where there is a potential danger.
‘Nepal can compete with India, China in IT sector’
Finance Minister Barsaman Pun has said that Nepal can compete in the regional market in the field of information technology (IT). Speaking at a programme organised by the All
Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt
Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia's government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis.
Maithili International Film Festival concludes
A two-day Maithili International Film Festival was organised for the first time in Janakpurdham. The film festival aimed to promote films made in the Maithali language.
Spain the standouts as Euro 2024 heads into knockout stage
Euro 2024 in Germany moves on to the knockout phase this weekend after a group stage which saw all of the continent’s biggest names advance to the last 16 even if some of the favourites have failed to convince.
House approves Archive Protection Bill
The House of Representatives passed the Archive Protection (First Amendment) Bill, 2024 on Thursday. The Bill was tabled by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Hit
Til village does not entertain new visitors after 5 pm
The residents of Til village do not allow any stranger to enter their houses after 5 pm. Til village of Limi located beyond the Himalayas in Namkha Rural Municipality- 6, Humla, The villagers state that due to safety concerns, they are following the provision. Four days ago, a government official, Tul Bahadur Tamaba, reached Til village from Hilsa at 7 in the evening. But no villager allowed him to stay in their houses, compelling him to spend the night at a community building. He with three others was denied entry as all the villagers locked themselves inside the house and did not respond to their calls. A resident from the village, Fuli Tamaba, said that it was a community’s collective decision to not allow visitors to stay after 5 pm due to safety concerns. Initially, the villagers had decided not to allow strangers to stay after 7 pm but recently they imposed the ban from 5 pm.
Kuwait to provide jobs for additional 200,000 Nepalis
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that an understanding has been made with Kuwait to employ additional 200,000 Nepalis there.
Law Implementation Matters In Democracy
In the federal architecture of Nepal, legislative bodies are institutionalised at three tiers of the government as envisaged in the federal constitution. The federal, provincial and local level legislative bodies are mandat
TU Faces Drop In Graduates
Tribhuban University, once a beacon of the country's educational excellence, is now experiencing a troubling trend. The number of students graduating with a B.Sc. in physics has significantly declined from 2072 B.S. to 2078 B.S
FNCCI President urges OPEC Fund for more investment
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has emphasised the immense investment potential in Nepal, urging the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) to increase its investments in the country.
Nepal, UAE facing in opener of Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Nepal and the UAE will be playing the opening match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 where eight teams are competing for the ninth edition of the Cup in Sri Lanka.