- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Rato Machhindranath reconstruction in limbo
Reconstruction of the much-awaited Shikhar-styled Rato Machhindranath temple in Bungamati, Lalitpur, has been left in limbo again since September 19, 2023, due to the lack of budget. Also, the term of the Rato Machhindrana
Experiencing Japan’s Tradition And Innovation Up-close
I recently had an opportunity to visit Japan for a week through the JENESYS programme hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE). Before embarking on my journey, my curiosity about this advanc
Glowing Moon, Luminous Night
The nippy night skies of this month would pleasantly please planet-lovers with sights of planets Jupiter and Saturn, along with Uranus and Neptune. Tiny terrestrial planets such as Mercury and Venus could be admirably applau
Reflection On Communication Barriers
The term `communication` carries a wide range of implications in our daily lives. Communication plays a life-sustaining role in fulfilling our purpose of sending and receiving information or a message. Effective communication solves daily life problems with solutions. According to Loise E. Boone, communication barriers are the problems that arise at every stage of the communication process and have the potential to create misunderstanding and confusion.
Sadhguru's Blueprint For Bliss
Sadguru is a yogi, mystic, and visionary whose work has touched the lives of millions worldwide. His approach does not ascribe to any belief system but offers methods for self-transformation that are both proven and po
Learning Cross-cultural Appreciation
Today's interconnected world is considered a global village, and as a consequence of cosmopolitan development, people are turning into global citizens. "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "The world is
Childhood Memories
When I was a child, electricity was not available 24 hours a day. It followed a specific schedule, allowing us access for only three to four hours each day. This restriction left me with a lot of free time, without any particular inte
Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company’s hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor’s appointees.
Monkeys trapped in Dhanusha settlements, released in forest
The monkeys which were annoying the farmers by eating their food crops, vegetables and fruits in Bateshwar Rural Municipality-1, Chitrapur of Dhanusha, were caught and released into the forest.
Tap Potential Of High-altitude Wetlands
On the full moon day of the warm monsoon period in August every year, the Janai Purnima sacred thread festival takes place in Nepal. Devotees across the country perform ancient rites at holy waterspouts,
Revive Hetauda Textile
Nepal can well be a hub of textile manufacturing, given the low labour cost and growing supply of cheap electricity. The Nepal Army's keenness to revive the long-closed Hetauda Textile Factory (HTF) holds promise fo
Scaling Up TB Free Initiative
Globally, TB is a major public health challenge. However, TB is preventable and usually curable disease. Caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it is spread when people who are sick with TB expel bacteria i
Brawls In Parliament
Not long ago, the Maldivian parliament was in real havoc when its members began physically assaulting one another. Photos and videos circulated through the media clearly portrays the situation. In a video, lawmakers are found playing toy trumpets and punching, kicking and pulling each other’s hair. It is said that one of the member had to be taken to hospital as he had sustained injuries. All this
Army confirms title showdown with Police at PM Cup
Tribhuwan Army Club has entered the finals of the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament-2024 for the sixth consecutive season defeating Gandaki Province on the final day of the group-stage matches on Thursday. With 14 points from seven wins in nine matches, Army stands two
Bring cargo trains through Biratnagar Customs Yard, NITDB urges traders
The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has urged the private sector businesses and traders to bring cargo trains through the Biratnagar Customs Yard.
