- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
PM pledges to resolve Madi’s underground electricity line issue
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has pledged to address the issue of underground electricity lines in Chitwan’s Madi Municipality. After confronting issues with the current underground electricity passing through Chitwan National Park, the installation process for a double-circuit line has progressed following a supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). However, the supplementary EIA file got stu
Democracy Demands Wider Gaze
Nepal’s great poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota once said, “The immediate and the proximate enslaved our spirits and barred the line for our wider and remote visions.” This statement precisely captures Nepalis political cult
Bolstering Rural Infrastructure To Check Migration
Migration is both internal and international economic phenomena since the ancient times. This trend is rapidly increasing day by day with the development of transport and communication, as well as with industrialisatio
Pilgrims to Pathibhara enthralled by watching blooming rhododendrons
Currently, the pilgrims to the famous Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung are enthralled by the mesmerising view of blooming rhododendron flowers on way to the shrine.
Decline in honey production frustrates farmers
Honey production from the Mahottari forest witnessed a decline this year. According to bee-keeping farmers in Mahottari, honey production has unexpectedly decreased due to adverse weather conditions and attacks by predatory birds and diseases.
Masan dance performed
In the morning, more than a dozen people were seen collapsing on the side of the road in Laukahi Bazaar, Koshi Rural Municipality, Sunsari. A quick look revealed the sight of people who had died or were seriously injured in an accident, and a group of people were running around carrying homemade wooden weapons. It was understood that this was not a shooting or an accident involving a film actor.
Iran fires drones near nuclear site in Israel
Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
Man returns Rs 1.7 million found on way to its owner
A man in Pokhara has handed over Rs. 1.7 million, which he found on the way, to its right owner. Chhotulal Sharma, an Indian national, who ha
Google fires 28 workers
Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button deal.
Fidel Devkota studying archaeological artifacts in Mustang
Fidel Devkota, an anthropologist, film writer, and director, is currently conducting research on archaeological artifacts in Dhetang, Mustang. He discussed his research focusing on the ‘Do
Leverkusen on course of historic treble
Liverpool failed to overcome a three-goal deficit and was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday despite beating Atalanta 1-0 in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup. The result officially ended Liverpool’s hopes of a treble of trophies in manager Jurgen Klopp’s final season at Anfield, though the feat had looked unlikely after the Italian team won 3-0 in the first leg in Merseyside.
Rethinking Groupthink
The concept of "groupthink," first identified by Irving Janis, refers to the phenomenon in which group members quickly align on certain decisions without critically evaluating or suppressing alternative ideas, often resulting in suboptimal outcomes. Prominent catastrophes attributed to groupthink include the space shuttle Challenger disaster, U.S. unpreparedness before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Presiden
15 couples tie nuptial knots on one stage
A large number of people from the indigenous community gathered at Atithi Sadan in Biratnagar on Thursday. This venue is popular for hosting weddings, engagements and other social events. Many people gathered in the venue from diffe
Finding apartment for pet owners easier in Calif
California pet owners struggling to find a rental that accepts their furry, four-legged family members could have an easier time leasing new housing under proposed state legislation that would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging additional fees for common companions like cats and dogs.
Saru Bhakta receives Hemraj Pahari Memorial Award
Playwright, novelist, songwriter and poet Saru Bhakta was awarded the prestigious Hemraj Pahari Memorial Award of 2080. He was awarded the honour with a cash prize of Rs.100,000.
