- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Construction of 400 kV Hetauda substation completes
The construction of 400 kV Hetauda substation in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City of Makwanpur-11, Thanabharyang has been completed. Nepal's third largest 400 kV Hetauda substation, based on gas insulated switchgear (GIS) technology, has been completed and brought into operation from Friday, according to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The substation has been constructed for strengthening and expansion of electricity transmission and distribution system within the country.
ICT For Development
The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has ushered in an era where every job – whether at home, office, workshop, or factory – has undergone radical changes. Only a handful of technologies
Ripple Effect Of Indian Elections
Nepal and India are close neighbours and friends because they share social, cultural and economic relations since the time immemorial. So, what happens in India, a ripple effect is felt in Nepal also. Many of us presume that if all the parts of India are developed and all the Indian communities are equally prosperous, we will also be prosperous due to its ripple effect. The political developments in India, considered the largest democracy, naturally influence its immediate neighbours.
Water scarcity in Jumla headquarters
For the last couple of years, Namita Rawat, residing in the Khalanga, treks to Kholikot village daily, spending three hours to fetch a pail of water. In Jumla, the primary water sources have dried up, and the stream's water level has significantly reduced.
Anthology of poetry Cry No More Sita released in Kathmandu
An anthology of poetry Cry No More Sita, an English translation of Mithili poems Naih Sita Nai was released at a function in Kathmandu on Thursday. Renowned Maithili poetess and business woman, Bibha Vimarsh is the author of the original Maithili poems. Bimarsh has translated her poems into the English language.
World War II veteran marries at age of 100
Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France.
China's export grows 7.6%
China's exports in May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations, according to customs data released Friday.
Construction of Jiri Lake in uncertainty
The construction of the man-made Jiri Lake, a pride project for the Bagmati Province government, has become uncertain. Although it was announced two years
PM leaving for India to attend Modi's swearing-in function
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is making an official visit to India in response to a cordial invitation from Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. PM Prachanda is scheduled to depart for New Delhi on Sunday.
8,658 beneficiaries receive 2nd tranche of quake relief fund in Rukum West
The second tranche of the fund for the construction of temporary housing has been distributed to the earthquake victims of Rukum West. Assistant Chief District Officer Binod Sharma said that after the District Administration Office, Rukum West verified the names of beneficiaries, who have completed the necessary registration process, received the second tranche of the relief fund.
Vibrant Public Sphere Vital For Solidarity
Nepal's each political change has widened people's rights and a sharp drop in matching duties. For instance, the new constitution has granted 31 rights and 4 duties to people. These rights are embedded in the sy
WWF Nepal joins campaign to prevent snakebites
WWF Nepal has joined hands with the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Midtown on a campaign to prevent snakebites in Nepal. The Snakebite Prevention Awareness Campaig
Tourists decline on Annapurna Circuit
The number of tourists in the Manang section of the Annapurna Circuit, the world-famous trek, has been decreasing in recent days. The Manang section of the trek links five districts of the region.
Know Your Spices Better
Nepali food heritage is a culmination of aromatic blends ingrained in traditional cuisines. Spices enhance flavour of meals and enrich it therapeutically. Its use in boosting immunity can be traced to ancient medieva
Cultural festival of Dhimals, Santhals from today
Preparations have been made for the two-day cultural festival at Damak in Jhapa to highlight the art and culture of the marginalised indigenous communities of Dhimal and Santhal living in eastern Nepal.
