- Friday, 8 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line comes into operation
The Dhalkebar-Inaruwa section of Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line has come into operation. The Dhalkebar-Inaruwa section of the transmission line has been brought into operation to strengthen and make reliable the electricity transmission system within the country and to expand the electricity trade between Nepal and India.
Why Should SAARC Be Revitalised
The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (CAARC) is the only regional organisation in South Asia which has a historical legitimacy, recognisable organisational framework, interna
Corruption Control Key To Good Governance
It is quite alarming to hear about the growing cases of corruption, especially in the government institutions and the bureaucracy. Also, that top ranking political leaders are knee-deep i
We have initiated door-to-door services: Subba
Chhathar Jorpati Rural Municipality in Dhankuta district has a population of approximately 18,000. Agriculture is the mainstay of this rural municipality. However, many locals have migrated
National Paddy Day to be marked on Saturday
The 21st National Paddy Day and Paddy Planting Festival is being marked across the nation on Saturday. The day is observed on the 15th day of the Nepali month of Asar every year to mark the arrival of the paddy cultivation season. Asar 15 is also celebrated as a day to savour curd and beaten rice.
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.