- Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Flip-flops Of A Leader That Cost His Politics
Former Prime Minister Dr. Babu Ram Bhattarai has been facing one or other kind of dilemmas throughout his piquant political career of more or less four decades. Every leader, of course, faces dilemmas because leadership involves tough decisions for
Dealing With Student Loans
The student loan crisis can be understood as the situation of the increasing amount of debt that students would be accumulating for financing their higher education. Globally, students do finance their education after high school on their own and hence the topic comes under a huge priority. With the rise in the cost of attending college at a massive scale, it can be assumed that there has been an immense increase in the rise of student loan debt too, and as s
Govt On Right Track
Federal republican set-up forms the cornerstone of constitution promulgated by the elected Constituent Assembly in 2015. The current coalition government, formed following the second general election held last year, is putting best foot f
China's Digital Revolution
China's digital revolution is a remarkable phenomenon, transforming every aspect of life across the nation. This technological surge goes beyond merely adopting digital tools and platforms; it redefines how people interact with th
China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong
Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft. A welcome ceremony for the C919 and an ARJ21, another Chinese-made jet made by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, was held at the Hong Kong international airport on Wednesday, a day after both flew into Hong Kong for the first time.
Birgunj snatch first win in a dramatic finish
Birgunj United Football Club Birgunj United Football Club (BUFC) was able to grab its first win of the Nepal Super League (NSL) after a dramatic finish to the match against Sporting Ilam Football Club (SIFC) at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney World's governing district in retaliation for the company opposing a state law that banned classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. The planned hearing is the first tim
COP28 nations adopt first-ever climate deal on fossil fuels
The COP28 climate summit on Wednesday approved a deal that would, for the first time, push nations to "transition" from fossil fuels to avert the worst effects of climate change. Nations adopted on Wed
Quake victims sans warm clothes battling freezing cold
Earthquake-affected people in Rukum West districts are living a difficult life in the cold weather. They have no option but to live under a tarpaulin braving the winter chill after their houses were damaged in the November 3 earthquake.
GC hands over contributions to PM’s disaster relief fund
Gorkhapatra Corporation handed over its contributions of Rs. 687,113 to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund on Wednesday. Executive Chairman of the Corporation Bishnu Prasad Subedi handed over the amount to Minister for Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma at the Ministry in Singha Durbar.
Tobacco products banned in Kathmandu from today
The selling, consumption and transaction of tobacco-based products have been prohibited in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) area from today. KMC, Health Department Chief Ram Prasad Poudel said a complete ban has been imposed on the sale of tobacco products in the metropolis’s all 32 wards. According to him, the selling, storage and consumption of tobacco products packed in plastics have been completely prohibited within KMC from today.
Tanahun farmers encouraged rear calves to reduce import of buffaloes and cows from India
Farmers in Tanahun are being encouraged to rear calves of cows and buffaloes to reduce the import of advanced breeds of buffaloes and cows from India. The Veterinary Hospital and Animal Husbandr
Mustard production likely to fall in Nawalpur
The production of mustard is likely to decrease in Nawalpur this year with the decline in the plantation area. At present, mustard can be seen blooming in most places in Nawalpur. It is estimated that the production will decrease as the area covered by the oilseed crops decreases in the district, which is considered a pocket area of mustard.
Nepal out of U-19 Asia Cup
India gave Nepal tough cricketing lessons with a thumping 10-wicket victory in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Tuesday. Losing all of its three group matches, Nepal was knocked out of the continental tournament. With a comprehensive win in the last group match, defending champions India reached the semifinal finishing at the second spot of Group A table with four points.
Social Safety Key To Poverty Alleviation
Poverty is a global problem and its alleviation is a global concern for ensuring human dignity. Nepal currently hosts about 15 per cent of its population below the national poverty line, and about 18 per cent multidimensionally
