- Tuesday, 24 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Girl child to be granted cash
Kaligandaki Rural Municipality in Gulmi district has introduced a policy to deposit Rs. 10,000 in the account of each baby girl born in the rural municipality. Chandra Bahadur Thapa, the head of the Healt
Transforming Mental Health For All
In the changing world, mental health is becoming more complex, but critically important to everyone, everywhere. Drawing on the latest evidence available, it is understandably clear that mental health needs and res
Sarlahi farmers getting good prices for vegetables
The vegetable farmers of Sarlahi district are now happy after every green vegetable they have produced started getting good prices for the past few days. Tomatoes, beans and brinjal are produced immensely in the district. The price of these vegetables has doubled this week compared to their pric
Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped
Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. Atlantic coast. While researchers have known since the 1960s that some coral were present off the Atlantic, the reef’s size remained a mystery until new underwater mapping technology made it possible to construct 3D images of the ocean floor.
FDB starts discussion on proposed Film Act
The Film Development Board (FDB) has discussed with stakeholders the opinions and suggestions received on the draft bill to amend and unify laws related to films.
NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades next week
NATO will launch its biggest military exercises in decades next week with around 90,000 personnel set to take part in months of drills aimed at showing the alliance can defend all of its territory up to its border with Russia, top officers said Thursday.
Duet singer Pariyar gaining popularity
Folk singer Sita Pariyar is gaining popularity in the folk duet music area. Her popularity soared even higher after the elders of Lokdohori referred to her as a ‘Baglunge Koili'.Pariyar initially entered the m
Karnali making strides in infrastructure
Looking at the data of the past three and a half years, Karnali seems to have made great strides in physical infrastructure development. As per the figures released by the province's Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, the Karnali government has constructed 82.14 kilometres of motorable and paved roads in 42 months. Roads in Salyan, Rukum West, Dailekh and Surkh
Pangolin in Nepal awaits conservation
Kerabari Rural Municipality in north Morang has initiated a conservation campaign for pangolins (salak), a species at the brink of extinction worldwide. This rare species finds itself in a dangerous situation, as its habitat is rapidly shrinking because of human encroachment.
Barking Deer: Gentle Creature Of The Wild
The barking deer, scientifically known as Muntiacus muntjak, is an attractive inhabitant of the dense tropical and subtropical forests of Nepal. Ratuwa Mriga is a common Nepali term for this an
Gender-Inclusive Energy Sector
Nepal is one of the richest countries in terms of water resources, with over 6,000 rivers and rivulets running across the country. The country's advantageous feature lies in its steep topography,
Resilient South Korea Overcomes Challenges
The 'Global Knowledge Exchange and Development Centre' is a knowledge hub located in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Within this centre, Korea’s development history is documented and de
Democracy And Civic Consciousness
Nepal, a country with about 30 million people, is a democratic and sovereign state. It has gone beyond the governance and constitutional monarchy stages. Despite that, we have suffered bi
Impact Of Federalisation On Healthcare
Nepal has been on a journey of transformation in recent years, wherein the country shifted to a federal system that changed how governance and other services are done. This immense tran
Masterful Storytelling With Flawless Writing
I had already read all of Jhumpa Lahiri's works before finally delving into her debut novel, "The Namesake." Like every other time, I’m left amazed by her magical craft and her ability to make trivial things
