- Saturday, 21 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Take Measures To Stimulate Growth
In view of its role in making foreign exchange, creating jobs and supporting numerous other sectors, the tourism industry is considered a vital part of Nepal’s national economy. It is undoubtedly the second biggest sector to contribute to earning foreign currency for the nation after the foreign employment. Having realised this importance, every successive government seems to have laid much focus on this multifaceted i
More than 65 Indian elephants enter eastern Nepal
A herd of more than 65 elephants entered Nepal from Bahundangi in Mechinagar Municipality, Jhapa, on Saturday night. According to the Elephant Information Cen
'Teachers should read first'
On Friday afternoon, chairman of Bhaktapur Municipality Ward No. 5 and former principal of Genuine Secondary School Yogendra Man Bijukchhe was seated on the dais as the moderator while essayist Roshan Sherchan was facing his queries.
President urges measures against discrimination
President Ramchandra Paudel, in his message issued on the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability on Monday, extended warm wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad for happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Small industries not prioritised in budget: FNCSI
Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) has presented dissatisfaction over the budget presented by the government stating that it had remained silent about the development and promotion of small industries, the backbone of the economy. While thanking the Finance Minister for announcing the budget for the financial year 2081/82 by en
Shakya’s anthology of poem unveiled
The poetry collection ‘Jigu Dharti: Jigu Sarga’ (My Earth, My Sky) by poet Mangalman Shakya was unveiled amid a programme in Lalitpur on Saturday. The book was jointly unveiled by the Chancellor of
Heatstroke kills 33 polling agents amid India's record heat
At least 33 Indian polling staff died on the last day of voting from heatstroke in just one state, a top election official said Sunday, after scorching temperatures gripped swathes of the country. While there have been reports of multiple deaths from the intense heatwave – with temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in many places – the dozens of staff dying in one day marks an especially grim toll.
Women In Leadership
Nepali women, who constitute almost half of the total population, have gradually made strides in important sectors of the society. Their increasing participation in politics has greatly contributed to gen
Why Parenting Matters
How powerful is a parent's role in shaping a child’s academic future? As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) homeroom facilitator with over three years of experience, I have witnes
Morang consumers now have access to forest resources
Citizens of Morang bordering India have, of late, started participating in the proportional consumption of forest. After the government introduced the concept of the Partnership Forest consumer group, the consumers of the southern part of Morang district have now access to forest products. Earlier, they had no access to the forest and forest products.
Madrid seals 15th Champions League trophy
In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday. The most familiar sight
Sculptures bring name, fame and fortune to Rojan Rai
Rojan Rai, a resident of Dharan 15, has dedicated 25 years to making sculptures. Despite the increasing trend of young people seeking employment abroad, artist Rai chose to stay in Nepal and continued craving sculptures.
‘Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment’
Scaling back treatment for three kinds of cancer can make life easier for patients without compromising outcomes, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference. It's part of a long-term trend toward studying whether doing less — less surgery, less chemotherapy or less radiation — can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest studies involved ovarian and esophageal cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.
High-capacity transmission lines, substations being built in Bara-Parsa industrial corridor
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is constructing high-capacity transmission lines and substations targeting the industries operating in the Bara-Parsa industrial corridor of Birgunj.
China’s lander touches down on far side of moon
China’s Chang’e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.
