- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
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.
Second edition of Gorkhapatra photograph exhibition begins
The second edition of the photograph exhibition of the Gorkhapatra Corporation kicked off at the Gorkhapatra Corporation in Kathmandu on Thursday. The exhibition titled 'Looking Back into History'
Shailung’s Great Wall: New attraction for tourists
Shailung Great Wall, which is still under construction in Shailung of Dolakha district, has become the latest attraction for tourists
Children in Madhes Province active in combating child marriage
In response to a surge in child marriages across Madhesh province, children have stepped up their efforts to address this pressing issue. Plan International Nepal, in collaboration with Asman Nepal and CFW, has engaged children in a proactive campaign aimed at reducing child marriages. The initiative, which included a girls’ confe
Earthquake Awareness
April 25 is etched in the national psyche of Nepal. The day marks the anniversary of the catastrophic 2015 earthquake that killed nearly 10,000 people and left just shy of a million buildings, many of which included h
Rising Military Spending
Bini Dahal While small nations like Nepal continue to put stress on international peace and security, the global reality is totally different. Today, nearly every continent is suffering from some sort of violence and tension, be it within the country or beyond. Especially, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Hamas-Israel hostility have further disrupted the possibility of establishing peace in their respective regions. These protracted confrontations have also directly or indirectly affected other parts of the world. These threats have pushed many countries to increase their military spending. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2023, the world is said to have spent US$ 2.4 trillion on military. This figure accounts for a 2.3 per cent rise as compared to 2.2 per cent in 2022. The spending, which is mainly concentrated on a small number of countries globally, is led by the United States of America (USA). The globe’s largest economy is said to have spent as much as US$ 916 billion, which is around 37 per cent of the total spending. The USA is followed by China which spent US$ 296 billion in 2023. After the breakout of the Russia-Ukraine war, NATO member nations in Europe have now increased their military budget to US$ 588 billion. This is a 16 per cent rise from 2022. Also, countries in the Central America and the Caribbean Region are also allocating more financial resources to control rising crimes committed by criminal gangs. According to SIPRI, the spending was 54 per cent higher than that of 2014. These figures paint a grim picture of the current international relations. Every nation acts according to its own set of national interests. While doing so, countries are bound to compete and collide just to ensure their own interests are met with. Such a competition pushes countries to safeguard themselves by increasing their power and military capacity. Therefore, not just the countries that are directly involved in war or tension, other nations are also preparing themselves for fending off potential threats. A lack of trust and constant fear and tension has put international peace and security in a difficult situation. What is most disappointing is that concepts like disarmament are no more being practised today. Basically, disarmament refers to eliminating or reducing the use of weapons. After the heavy destruction caused by World War II, a special attention was given to disarmament. However, amid security threats, countries have continued to purchase a lot of weapons for defense purposes. For arm exporters like the USA, export figures have increased significantly. News reports highlight a 16 per cent rise in sales of military weapons to foreign governments in 2023 as countries today are stuck in the cycle of arms race. Within international relations, there is a concept of anarchy. This concept states that there is no global authority to regulate the sovereign states. So the responsibility falls upon the countries to safeguard themselves. International organisations like the United Nations have not been able to fully meet their obligations of maintaining international peace and security. It is high time that countries made collaborative efforts to establish better relations among themselves. Because the world is highly interconnected, the repercussions of actions of any country on another can happen immediately. It is crucial that we identify the root problems, solve them and establish peace and order. The world must move towards promoting brotherhood and establishing sustainable peace.
Amargadhi Fort’s historic armory vanishing
Perched atop the cliff of the district headquarters Khalanga, lies the historical fort of Amargadhi, resembling an eternal sentinel. The fort’s shape looks like the head of a lion. Situated in Amargadhi Municipality-5, the fort stands at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Constructed with a combination of stones and wood, the fort’s structure resembles a lion’s mane, echoing tales of valour and war from the past.
CAN reveals promising squad to face Windies A
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), on Thursday, revealed a promising 16-member squad to face West Indies ‘A’ in a five-match T20 series starting on April 27. Nepal’s squad was revealed two days later the
Youngest professor Suborno Isaac Bari in Nepal
Suborno Isaac Bari, recognised as the world’s youngest professor, arrived in Nepal on Thursday. Twelve years Professor Bari will be holding a talk show on April 28 at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Centre.
US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday.
Hydropower holds potential to make Nepal prosperous: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Nepal, country rich in natural resources, can become prosperous through optimum generation of electricity. He made this remark while inaugurating the fourth edition of Himalayan Hydro Expo 2024 organised by the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) at Bhrikutimandap Thursday. Stating that responsibility of the government is
Bold moves needed to motivate private sector: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Barsaman Pun has said that some ‘bold’ decisions have to be made to encourage the private sector. While consulting with economists regarding the budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 on Thursday, Minister Pun said that a decision would be taken to raise the morale of the private sector, which is in distraught state. He said that due to the limitations in governm
Election Key To Democratic Politics
The by-election that is going to be held in Ilam next week indicates that actual democratic politics is a fierce, no-holds-barred competition for political space. Political parties are battling tooth and nail to secure
Social Democracy Empowers People
In the global arena of politics, social democracy stands as a beacon of hope, advocating a system that prioritises the well-being of its citizens over narrow economic interests. This progressive approach to govern
Legal reform to promote investment is welcome: FNCCI
The Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) welcomed the amendments made by the government to 12 laws and regulations through ordinances for the promotion of investment.
