- Monday, 11 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Integrated Development
The Financial Times (FT) recently reported that cocoa prices had reached a level not seen in four decades and the international sugar price had hit a 12-year high. The reason, according to the newspaper, was mark
Tourist development is Gandaki Province’s priority
Chief Minister of Gandaki province, Surendra Raj Pandey, has said that Gandaki will be developed as a tourism hub and for that the provincial government has started the necessary work.
Waling Municipal office becomes disabled-friendly
Waling Municipality has begun works as per its plan to make the municipal office fully disabled-friendly. The municipal building is old and needs to be modified to make it disabled-friendly.
Axix performing in four cities
The musical band Axix is gearing up for a series of concerts in four major cities across the country. The tour titled as ‘Axix Nepal Tour’ is scheduled to kick off on November 4 at Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. Presented by Positive Vibes Entertainment Network (PVE Network), the band will perform the songs lik
President Paudel insists on opening unexplored mountains
President Ramchandra Paudel has said there are numerous mountains in Nepal that have to be officially opened for exploration. Addressing a ceremony organised to mark the 50th Anniversary of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) on Wednesday, the President said, "It is imperative that immediate steps be taken to unlock and showcase this hidden treasures and Nepal Mountaineering Association can serve as a valuable partner in his endevour." On the occasion, the Head of
The Day of the Dead in Mexico is a celebration for 5 senses
The Day of the Dead in Mexico smells like cempasuchil flowers and copal incense. It has a sweet taste. Sounds and colours abound. There are photos, candles and music all over. The hands of artisans prepare the altars to honour their ancestors.
Loads of concerns as tippers hit the road
Tippers have resumed operation after a restriction of nine days from October 22 to 30 by the Kavrepalanchowk District Administration Office. The restriction was to make roads free for other vehicles during the festival of Dashain.
Nepal pursuing independent foreign policy: Minister Saud
Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, participated in a talk programme hosted by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
‘Nursing colleges do need to have a 100-bed hospital’
“It was in 2008/09 that the nursing colleges were asked to have a 100-bed hospital. They were given a three-year time at first and it was extended further by two years. Many of them have not constructed the hospital even in 14 years. Why should they still be allowed to produce poor manpower?”
Vehicles forced to commute over dilapidated bridge
Vehicles are forced to cross the Hekpa River along the Simkot-Hilsa section of the Karnali Corridor through a dilapidated wooden bridge which has not been repaired or replaced for two years.
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Gaderis giving up sheep raising in lack of pastures
Sheep rearing, which is the ancestral occupation of the Gaderi (Pal) community, is in crisis. Every year, the number of farmers and businesses that raise sheep is decreasing due to the lack of pasture and lack of access to markets for selling meat and wool.
Bhutanese refugees seek all party discussion to solve their issues
Bhutanese refugees living in the camps in Beldangi, an area in Damak Municipality of Jhapa district, have demanded an all-party discussion to address their issues.
Nepal needs substantial resources to implement big projects: Dr. Mahat
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that Nepal needs substantial resources to implement big projects, especially in the hydropower sector, and is looking for all types of long-term financing options.
Avert Full-scale War In West Asia
The entire world is watching the newer turns of events in West Asia with grief, shock and outrage. The manslaughter in Gaza began following the Palestine militant group, Hamas, unleashed attack in Israe
Refugees Bring Opportunities, Too
As the world is currently witnessing wars at different places, the probability of people being displaced is increasing every day. Innocent people are dying every day and are driven away from their countries withou
