- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Myanmar's worst violence since military takeover intensifying
Myanmar's escalating conflict and worst violence since the military takeover in 2021 are having a devastating impact on human rights, fundamental freedoms and basic needs of millions of people — as well as “alarming spillover effects” in the region, U.N. officials said Thursday. Assistant Secretary-General for political affairs Khaled Khiari told the U.N. Security Council that “the civilian toll keeps rising” amid reports of indiscriminate bombing by Myanmar's armed forces and artillery shelling by various parties.
Matthew’s 6-wicket haul helps Ireland Wolves win OD series
A six-wicket haul by Matthew Humphreys helped Ireland Wolves bundle out Nepal A at 60 runs and win the second one-day by 114 runs on Friday. Winning the toss and electing to field first, Nepal A was able to restrict the Irish side to 174 runs in 38.4 overs with three wickets each by Rijan Dhakal and Shahab Alam. Mausam Dhakal bagged two wickets and Kamal Singh Airee took one each as well.
Paulo nominated for India’s CMS International Children’s Film Festival
Nepali short film ‘Paulo’ (The Shoes) has been nominated for India’s CMS International Children’s Film Festival (ICFC). This festival is being organised in Lucknow, India, from April 15 to 21.
Addressing Youth Anxiety
When I began my work as a humane educator, and during the ensuing 20-plus years, by and large young people were upset about the problems they learned about, but they almost all believed these problems could be solved. In 2012, befo
Auto sales grew 5.1% in US in first three months despite high interest rates
New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first three months of the year, with mainstream buyers wary of limited range and a lack of charging stations.
Mercury exposure widespread in Yanomami tribe
Many Yanomami, the Amazon's largest Indigenous tribe in relative isolation, have been contaminated with mercury coming from widespread illegal gold mining, according to a report released on Thursday by Brazil’s top public health institute.
Plea talks ongoing for 3rd man charged in killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
Prosecutors and defense lawyers are exploring the possibility of a plea deal for the last of three men charged in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, both sides said Thursday, less than six weeks after two co-defendants were convicted.
Manjushree Trail Race kicks off
The fourth edition of the Manjushree Trail Race began on Friday with 324 national and international runners. This race is claimed to be the country's first 100-mile ultra-marathon along the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley. The race started from Single Tree at Ichangu Narayan.
Rani Lake emerging as destination for tourists
The fish reared in Rani Lake in Nepalgunj have started to become an attraction for domestic tourists. Located east of Tribhuvan Chowk in Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City-8, this area has emerged as a focal point for domestic tourists. Domestic tourists visiting the lake often engage in feeding the fish rear
Delay in upgrading highway irks locals in Madhes
As part of the National Pride Project, work to upgrade the East-West Highway is currently underway in the 86 km section from the Kamala River east in Siraha district to Kanchanpur west in the Saptari district. As of Friday, only 33 kilometres of the road on one side has been blacktopped.
Plan discussed to open Thamel 24 hours
Preparations have been made to keep Thamel and Durbar Marg open 24 hours a day from the coming New Year 2081. To keep Durbar Marg and Thamel tourist areas open 24 hours a day, a ‘coordination and int
Promote Industries For Export Growth
The imports and exports of the first week of March this year give us a brief peek into the ongoing recession. The total year-on-year exports have decreased by 3.85 per cent, but the imports of goods have also slowed down by 2.88 per cent. However,
Opulent RATEPRI
Friends, Nepalis, and countrymen! Lend me your ears! I have come to tell you
Time To Adopt Climate-smart Agriculture
Many developing countries have included Climate-smart Agriculture (CSA) in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement. There are a growing numb
Delightful Cosmic Panorama
The arcane array of peculiar giant planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, residing in charismatic constellations that are sketched by scintillating stars, would adorn the night skies of this month. Elusive planet Mercury would not be readily perceiv
