- Saturday, 9 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
World wastes 19% of its food despite millions facing hunger: UN
The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The U.N. Environment Programme's Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030.
DPM Lamichhane, British envoy Fenn discuss cooperation, reconstruction
British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane on Thursday. In a meeting held on Thursday morning at Singha Durbar, they discussed Nepal-United Kingdom ties.
High-level investors from UK to attend investment conference
A team of high-level investors from the UK will attend the investment conference to be held in Kathmandu in April. During a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Barsaman Pun on Thursday, British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn said that British investors were willing to attend the investment conference in Nepal.
China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countries, and Australia's trade minister said Wednesday his government accepted the ruling.
Design of Sunkoshi Bridge changed seven years after contract award
Seven years after the contract was awarded, the design of the Dhaplangghat bridge over the Sunkoshi River linking Khotang and Udayapur districts has been altered. The agreement for the construction of a mot
Civil Service Bill On The Anvil
The government has reintroduced the federal civil service bill in the parliament which was withdrawn from the federal legislature almost a year back due to controversies surrounding its several provisions. Some issues in the bill have become very tic
Who’s Afraid Of Price Controls?
Is it time to consider adding price caps to the emergency economics toolbox? The unprecedented surge in energy prices that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted much soul-searching in Europe regarding the effectivenes
APF patrolling in snow-capped Nara and Kit regions in Humla
Security forces of the Armed Police Force Nepal (APF) stationed at the border outpost (BOP) in Hilsa, the border point of Nepal and China in Humla district, have been continuously conducting regular patrolling in the area covered by snow all the time.
Amateur Sadbhav takes sole lead after third round
Nepal No 1 amateur golfer Sadbhav Acharya opened up one-stroke lead over pro Bhuvan Nagarkoti after the third round of the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Wednesday.
Applications for Miss Nepal open
The application form for Miss Nepal 2024 is now open. Organising a press conference in Kathmandu on Wednesday, the beauty pageant organiser , Hidden Treasure, announced that applications for participation in the 30th edition of Miss Nepal 2024 can be submitted by May 14.
Focus On Job Creation
Nepal has been reeling from various economic troubles ranging from inflation to unemployment and trade deficit to low revenue collections. These problems stem from structural deficiencies. In the absence of import-substitution industries, the
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Work to recover Phewa Lake’s encroached area sluggish
Pokhara was declared the capital of tourism amid a grand ceremony on the edge of Phewa Lake on March 17. The lakeside was earlier known as 'Baidam'. However, the Phewa Lake, listed in the Ramsar list, has been excessively encroached compared to all other lakes in Pokhara.
Nepal’s Resilient History
Nepal, known as the country of mountains, is home to tough and stoic people who endure challenging times with a genial smile. Every generation of Nepalis has faced various degrees of woes. Delving into prehistoric Nepal, we find that our ancestors were not even allowed to participate in schooling. The culprits behind this inhumane act were the aristocratic Ranas, who hindered national progress by denying education to commoners. Our forefathers died in ignorance w
Spraying manure and throwing beets, farmers in tractors again block Brussels to protest EU policies
Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc.
Meghauli, the rhino, being brought back to CNP for treatment
A male rhinoceros named Meghauli, which was translocated from Chitwan National Park to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, has fallen ill and will be returned to Chitwan. A team of veterinarians from Chitwan National Park (CNP) has reached Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) and recommended that the sick rhino, Meghauli, be returned.
