- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Popular programmes face snag in Karnali
Several popular programmes initiated by the Karnali government are encountering obstacles, largely attributed to shifts in governmental leadership. There’s a trend of disowning initiatives introduced by the previous administration, ultimately leading to the downfall of these once-popular programmes.
PM Prachanda seeks better results from Purbanchal University
Making curriculum relevant to contemporary needs, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has expressed the need to ignite the desire to stay and do something within the country in the new generation.
Tourism Sustainability And Benefit Multipliers
Tourist arrivals in Nepal in 2023 reached 85 per cent of the peak number achieved in pre-COVID period of 2019. This is comparable to the top trend in important global destinations, which have registered 80 to 90 per cent of th
Key Issues In Nepal’s Export Trade
Nepal has adopted several export-promoting initiatives over the years to increase commodity production and exports, but none have been as effective as expected. Consequently, the country has been suffering from a substantial trade imbalance, even when it comes to essential goods.
Violence Haunts Madhesh Women
Violence is directly connected with power, whether it is political, economic, or social. It prevails when the power is not regulated properly. In Nepal, cases of violence against women are higher compared to men. Mo
Solace Amidst Chaos
I am sitting in my room, unwaged and enveloped in a blanket of blankness. The air hangs heavy still, while beyond these walls, the city roars with cars honking and people chattering. A rectangular flash of light enter
Chronicle Of Nepali Music
Writing a book on a particular subject truly honors that subject. Unfortunately, experts may not always take the opportunity to share their expertise. This lack of attention can lead to missed chances and, ultimately,
Chhabi Raman's 'Doormat' hits book stalls
'Doormat', an anthology of poetry by Chhabi Raman Silwal, has hit the book stalls of the capital city. Published by Bhudi Puran Publications Kathmandu, the book consists of 30 poems with miscellaneous flavours. The title poem 'Doormat' has magnificently portrayed the suppressed status of the downtrodden. It complains, professes agony and at last revolts. The doormat is the symbol of the suppressed people in the poem. Oh my great lord!
Preserve Nature
I had an opportunity to visit the northern part of Sikkim recently. The enthralling and captivating beauty of Lachung, Yumthang Valley, and the flora and fauna around Chomoyummo and Khangchengyao peaks pro
We’re in constant talks for federal laws: Chief Minister Jamkattel
Born in the erstwhile Kiranchowk Village Development Committee of Dhading district in 1973, Shalikram Jamkattel is now Chief Minister of Bagmati Province. He was elected to the Bagmati Provincial Assembly from Dhading Constituency-1 (B) in the election held in November 2022, and was appointed Chief Minister in January 2023. He was also elected to the Ba
Accelerating Fight Against Malaria
Malaria is still a scourge for humanity. The disease is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease not only continues to directly endanger our health and cos
Collaboration Imperative For Development
It is a sad fact that the different political parties in the parliament are busy in a bitter power struggle and not allowing parliamentary proceedings to take place smoothly. But it was encouraging to read reports about how
Labourers of Rimna Bazaar in Jarjarkot fail to get relief to build temporary shelters
Four families in Bheri Municipality-1 of Rimna Bazaar, who were living in a rented house for 20 years are languishing under tarpaulins after the Jajarkot earthquake destroyed the rented houses.
Number of tourists coming to Lumbini by land growing
The number of tourists entering Nepal through the Belahiya border in Rupandehi has increased recently. The data regarding Indian tourists arriving by land has not been maintained properly but there has been an increase in the movement of Indian tourists, said Srichand Gupta, a tourism entrepreneur and Chairman of the Society of Tour and Travel Operators (SOTTO).
Climate change bringing malaria to new areas
When a small number of cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseases. But across the African continent malaria has never left, killing or sickening millions of people.
