- Sunday, 22 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Women leadership agriculture summit begins in Chitwan
The Women Leadership Agriculture Conference-2024 kicked off in Chitwan on Saturday. Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Jwala Kumari Sah inaugurated the two-day summit organised by the Women Leadership Forum under the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) amidst a function. She said that the government has prioritised the agriculture sector citing that agriculture is a foundation for economic prosperity. Ministe
70,000 litres water tank being built in Dharapani
Mayor Prahlad Chhetri laid the foundation stone for a new water tank with a capacity of 70,000 litres in Dharapani on Friday. Water supply had long been a major challenge in Dharapani, situated midway between Chure and Bhavar in Bardibas-3. According to 75-year-old Prem Bahadur Thapa from the village, there had been no drinking water problem before.
Women Empowerment
The long feminist movement throughout the world helped women achieve equal rights like right to vote, right to education, right to work and have equal pay, reproductive rights and right to education. Nepali women too have actively taken part in
Be A Traveler, Not Tourist
Frankly speaking, a tourist hardly perceives cultures, customs and traditions of a place s/he visits. That's because s/he cannot pay much attention to the terrains, environment and vivid aspects of the life in the area owing to the shortage
Five games that will decide the PL title race
Leaders Arsenal sit above second placed Liverpool on goal difference, with City one point behind the top two in third place. AFP Sport looks at five matches set to play a key role in deciding this
Beyoncé’s epic ‘Act ll: Cowboy Carter’ defies categorisation, redefines American style
“Nothin’ really ends / For things to stay the same they have to change again,” Beyoncé sings on “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” the opening lines of the opening track, “Ameriican Requiem.” “Them big ideas, yeah, are buried here / Amen.”
‘Since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, hurt more people’
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves
Budget to focus on production, welfare: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Barsaman Pun has instructed officials to prepare the budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 so that the common people and all stakeholders can take ownership. Minister Pun has given collective instructions to Finance Secretary Dr. Krishna Hari Pushkar Revenue Secretary Dr. Ram Prasad Ghimire, Joint Secretaries of the Budget Writing Committee, Divisions Chief, Heads of Departments under the Ministry on the priorities of the budget on Saturday. According to the Ministry of Finance, Minister Pun instructed
What upsets Nepal’s quest for stability?
Since the promulgation of a new constitution in 2015, Nepal has embarked on a quest for stability, aiming to overcome its history of political uncertainty and move ahead on the path towards progress and prosperity. However, despite the lofty ideals enshrined within its constitutional framework, the nation continues to grapple with persistent political instability, impeding its journey towards sustainable development and good governance.
Karnali’s health strategy implementation is poor
Three years have elapsed since the Karnali Province government prepared its health strategy. On April 4, 2021, the then Minister for Social Development, Dal Rawal announced the health strategy of the province. The strategy was designed to cover citizens who are out of reach of health services.
More than pride on line in Bayern-Dortmund clash
Even though both sides are in the shadow of Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, there is still plenty to play for in Saturday’s Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund clash. With a 10-point lead with eight games to play, Leverkusen are on course for a maiden Bundesliga crown.
Hilsa-Simkot road section blocked by snow for months
The Simkot-Hilsa road section of the Karnali corridor has remained blocked for the past three months. The road that connects the Yari and Nara regions of the corridor has been blocked after the area received heavy snowfall in January.
Adaptation To Transitional World Politics
The five-party incumbent coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has unveiled policy priority and common resolution stating, among others, mobilization of new sources of foreign aid, achieve the rank of middle in
Why Life-relevant Education Matters
Education is the key to overall human development, ensuring a happy and healthier life. What intrigued me to ponder on this subject is that, in the name of the modern education system, students are struggling to balance their academic, f
UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising.
