- Monday, 11 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Ugandan business turns banana fiber into sustainable handicrafts
A decapitated banana plant is almost useless, an inconvenience to the farmer who must then uproot it and lay its dismembered parts as mulch. But can such stems somehow be returned to life? Yes, according to a Ugandan company that's buying banana stems in a business that turns fiber into attractive handicrafts. The idea is innovative as well as sustainable in the East African country. Uganda has the highest banana consumption rate in the world and is Africa’s top producer of the crop. E
Wanted: Sporting Officials
What the just concluded Asian Games in Guangzhou is that sports organisations and officials should do some serious soul-searching about the lacklustre performance our squad recorded. The medal standing alone isWhat the just concluded Asian Games in Guangzhou is that sports organisations and officials should do some serious soul-searching about the lacklustre performance our squad recorded. The medal standing alone isWhat the just concluded Asian Games in Guangzhou is that sports organisations and officials should do some serious soul-searching about the lacklustre performance our squad recorded. The medal standing alone is
Restore National Flag Carrier's Past Glory
As tourism is one of the major components of her economy, Nepal is in pressing need for improved air connectivity with numerous tourist generating countries worldwide. Despite being home to unmat
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Fair Access To Water
According to UN estimates, over 733 million people live in areas with at least high water stress. In these areas, freshwater withdrawals account for at least three quarters of the total renewable freshwater resources available. Agriculture plays
National development impossible without robust security: PM
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that it will be impossible to create an environment and mindset for development and prosperity in the country without strong security organs and effective security measures.
21 Savage cleared to legally travel abroad
Rapper 21 Savage can now legally travel outside the United States and plans to make his international performance in his native London. Savage's lawyer, Charles Kuck, told The Associated Press in a statement Friday that his client has officially become a permanent U.S. resident and may now go overseas. He cleared a major traveling hurdle after being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Georgia in 2019. Kuck said the Grammy winner followed "all applicable immigration laws since his initial detention by ICE."
Record-breaking China brings curtain down on biggest Asian Games
Hosts China racked up a record 201 gold medals before the curtain came down on two weeks of tears and triumphs at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday. The 19th and biggest Asiad concluded at the 80,000-capacity Olympic stadium with China handing over to Japan for 2026 at a celebratory closing ceremony.
Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events
Storms, floods, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million displacements involving children between 2016 and 2021, according to a United Nations report. More than 113 million displacements
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12 Nepalis in Israel out of contact: Minister Saud
Foreign Minister NP Saud has informed the Federal Parliament that some of the Nepalis in Israel have been suspected to have been casualties. According to him, some of the students who went to study in Israel had been suspected to have been casualties while others got injured on terrorist attack.
Fair price shops begin sales
As per the government plan to provide relief by selling essential items at a discounted rate to the consumers during the festivals, fair price shops have come into operation across the country since Sunday. The Food Management and Trading Company Lim
Festival-centric Special Security comes into effect
Nepal Police has launched a special security plan targeting the upcoming festivals of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, effective from Sunday. Deputy Inspector General and spokesperso
Bajura farmers start picking apples after road reopens
Farmers of Bajura district have started picking apples after vehicular movement resumed along the Sanfe-Martadi-Kolti road after repair. The road was damaged by monsoon disasters. Moreover, farmers were seen more active
Village irrigation woes persist amidst funding challenges and neglect
The food problem in Raimandal village has intensified due to the lack of repair to the irrigation tube in the Bhabasi River, located in the far northern region of Bardibas. This old settlement, nestled at the foothills of Chure, is home to 54 tribal families and boasts about 50 bighas of cultivable land.
Samir Shrestha’s 10th single ‘Timiley’ make waves
Born on August 31, 2002, Samir Shrestha is a 21-year-old singing sensation immensely cherished by the masses for his expressive songwriting and romantically permeated ballads. Influenced by singers/songwriters such as Bipul
