- Monday, 23 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Dhanusha water resources drying up earlier than usual
Wells, springs and other water sources in the northern region of Dhanusha have started drying up before the onset of summer. If it does not rain in winter, locals are likely to face acute water shortages in the coming days.
Qatar retains Asian Cup with Afif hat-trick
Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan as Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties. It was a fitting final act to a month of football that began with 24 teams and witnessed a series of dramatic games and plenty of goals.
Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey among Rock Hall nominees for '24
Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, the late Sinéad O'Connor and heavy metal's so-called Prince of Darkness are some the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide musical net that also includes the pop-soul of Sade and Britpoppers Oasis.
American allies worry the US is growing less dependable, whether Trump or Biden wins
As chances rise of a Joe Biden-Donald Trump rematch in the U.S. presidential election race, America's allies are bracing for a bumpy ride. Many worry that a secon
90% compensation distributed to land acquired for Marsyangdi dam
Distribution of compensation for the land of the dam side of the Marsyangdi hydroelectric power plant located in Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality of Tanahun has almost been completed.
Lumbini government aims to create 200,000 jobs in two years
The Lumbini Provincial government has begun the process of preparing the second periodic plan of the province. It has begun the initiative to solicit stakeholders' opinions and suggestions for the plan that would be implemented from the coming Fiscal Year 2024/25 for the next five years. The Provincial Planning Commission (PPC) Lumbini has also asked the concerned sectors to help in the planning of the plan as the allocation of the budget for various developme
House body asks to add human resources at TIA’s immigration
The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the House of Representatives has given various instructions to the government to solve the problems that have surfaced in immigration at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A meeting chaired by Committee’s President Ramhari Khatiwada on Sunday
Ukraine's new army chief signals new momentum
Ukraine's new military chief signalled Friday that he wants to build new momentum, saying his immediate goals are to improve troop rotation at the front lines and harness the power of new technology, at a time when Kyiv's forces are largely on the defensive in the war with Russia.
Bay leaf transaction increases in Dhanusha
A month-long Makarsankranti fair is held in Dhanushadham which is 18 kilometers northeast of Janakpurdham, both domestic and foreign tourists visit this month-long fair held in the month of Magh. Pilgrims from Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha, Saptari, Sindhuli and Indian border regions come to observe this religious fair. Even though the fair has lost its originality, the transaction of bay leaves has increased significantly. Mukesh Kumar Thakur, a local media person said that trading of bay leaves has increased in the fair, surpassing the transaction of their other items.
TU Education Needs Systemic Reforms
We are well aware that numerous media pages are filled with gloomy news that Nepali higher education institutions are depleted of students, especially those universities that are running humanities and social science programmes. One might retort that the student number is increasing in totality but it seems to decrease in an individual college because the number of colleges is growing rapidly with at least one college in e
Counterfeit Drugs Threaten Public Health
Counterfeit medicine is a growing problem worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 10 per cent of drugs worldwide are counterfeit, with the majority being found in low and middle-income countries.
Three half-centuries propel Nepal to victory over Canada in 2nd ODI
The TU International Cricket Ground was vibrant after a long time on Saturday as Nepal defeated Canada in the second ODI and won the three-ODI series with one match in hand.
Unregistered Businesses
Operating an unregistered business is illegal. The owner of the business could face both fine and legal actions, and authorities can shut down those businesses. The registered business adhering to the rules and regulations
Women and minority candidates face challenges in Indonesia polls
With a broad smile on his face, Jakarta city council candidate Rian Ernest answers almost every question about his faith with the same line. "I'm Christian, but my wife and children are Muslims, so pray for me to get the guidance," Ernest said.
Reduce School Dropouts
Numerous problems are looming in Nepal's educational sector. The mass exodus of graduate students is the most widely discussed phenomenon. Over the years, the enrollment rate in the higher level has gone down alarmingly. The universities have been working on attracting students by introducing various schemes. The government's indifference to improving the quality of education is apparent. Although the bu
