- Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Climate change may force farmers to consider irrigation
The Texas ranch where Gilda Jackson trains and sells horses has been plagued by grasshoppers this year, a problem that only gets worse when the hatch quickens in times of heat and drought. Jackson watched this summer as the insects chewed through a 35-acre pasture she badly needs for hay; what they didn’t destroy, the sun burned up. Irrigation might have saved Jackson’s hay, but she and her husband rejected the idea about 10 years ago over the cost: as much as $75,000 for a new well and all the
Pokhara tourism hard hit by ongoing road expansion works
Tourism in Pokhara is currently going through an 'off season'. The number of tourists arriving in the city declines notably during the monsoon, a situation made worse by the bad condition of roads. Laxman Subedi, president of the West
Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh’s 147th birth anniversary marked
The 147th birth anniversary of the late Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh was marked in different parts of the country on Thursday. Late Singh, who is the founder and first editor of Gorkhapatra, was remembered at the programmes organised in Bajhang, Dhangadhi and Kathmandu.
President offers suggestions for economic recovery
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the economic development of the country is possible only by encouraging the participation of the private sector in the economy. "The cooperation between the government and
Russia launches drone attack on Odesa as Ukraine retaliates
Russia and Ukraine traded drone attacks early Wednesday, officials said, with Kyiv apparently targeting Moscow again and the Kremlin's forces launching another bombardment of Ukrainian grain storage depots in what have recently become signature tactics in the almost 18-month war. A three-hour nighttime Russian drone attack in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region over
Sherpa gets citizenship after 26-year struggle
Chandra Bahadur Sherpa, a resident of Sishala Bhuwakhada village in Datikadh Rural Municipality-3 of the Dailekh district, recently received Nepali citizenship. Sherpa received his citizenship on Tuesday from Di
India lands a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole
India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land its spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, an uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water, and the fourth country to achieve a moon landing.
Barma steers Nepal past Kuwait for second win in a row
An all-round performance from Indu Barma steered Nepal to a second victory in the MCA Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series following their 34-run victory over Kuwait in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.
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Kagbeni flood's damage amounts to Rs. 1 billion: Report
A detailed report on the damage by the flood in Kagbeni, a religious site in Mustang district, has been made public. The flood in the Kag River on August 13 damag
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Restaurants using cooking oil multiple times in Damak
An inspection team of Damak Municipality found that several food industries based in Damak were found reusing cooking oil multiple times, which is harmful to human health. "Industries producing crispy snacks such as chips, bhujias and biscuits were found r
Himalayan Art Festival from today
The Himalayan Art Festival is set to take place at the Nepal Art Council in Babarmahal from August 24 to 30. The exhibition is an annual event organised by E-Arts Nepal every year on the occasion of Dashain festival.
Recall Exercise Should Involve Voters
The Janamat Party was formed in Madhes more or less three years ago following the dissolution of the Alliance for Independent Madhes led by Chandra Kant (CK) Raut. Raut had signed an eleven-point deal with the previous government led by KP Sharma Oli agreeing to adopt democratic means to resolve existing issues renouncing his alleged secessionist strategy and machination. Raut led Janmat Party stole the political limelight, especially in the last parliamentary,
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Chudamani on raising wheelchair buffaloes for a decade
Chudamani Bohora, a resident of Ward No. 7 of Kawasoti Municipality in Nawalpur district, is now 60 years old. It was in 1991 when Chudamani fell off a tree and injured his spinal cord. According to him, he was taken to different tertiary
Self-driven Learning Matters In Getting Jobs
Due to a perceived lack of opportunities and limited development in Nepal, the majority of young Nepalis are currently contemplating their careers and future prospects abroad. This trend could result in substantial long-term losses for both the government and the society as a whole. It is time for the government and youth-related stakeholders to remain committed to addressing the concerns and aspirations of young people, ensuring their well-being, education, emp
Punish Land Grab Culprits
The investigation into the Lalita Niwas land grab scam has concluded with around 250 persons being implicated for their involvement in the organised crime and forgery of documents while transferring the ownership of the governm
