- Monday, 4 August 2025
Gulmi farmers plant paddy in dry land in lack of rain
Farmers here have been forced to plant paddy as if it were millet, after not receiving sufficient even at the end of July.
India introduces initiative to strengthen rice supply to Nepal
India, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new initiative to support rice fortification and strengthen supply chain management in Nepal.
Tourist arrival up 8.7% in July
Tourist arrival in Nepal has increased in the month of July this year.
Rain brings respite to farmers in Siraha, paddy plantation begins
Farmers had witnessed their farmlands drying up, seedlings turning yellowish and paddy plantation becoming almost impossible due to lack of water. However, last night's rain has brought some hope, said Birendra Chaudhary, a local farmer, of Lahan-8.
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Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multi-purpose Project area
Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multi-purpose Project's Headbox area at Kandhungre, of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality - 7, Sindhuli. Photo: RSS
EV imports up by 16%, 13,569 four-wheeler EVs imported in 2024/25 with 75% from China
Nepal has witnessed a significant increase in the import of electric vehicles (EVs) in the last fiscal year 2024/25. According to the statistics of the Departm
Sinja Rural Municipality to build two Bailey bridges
After years of uncertainty, two motorable Bailey bridges connecting Sinja Rural Municipality with the Nagma-Gamgadhi Highway are finally confirmed for construction. According to the rural municipalit
Transformer installation by NEA eases irrigation in Saptari
The installation of transformers by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in various locations of Saptari district has eased irrigation for farmers, who had been severely affected by drought. Following the installation of new
Eat millet for health, says Minister Adhikari
With the aim of promoting the importance of millet and increasing its production, National Millet Day-2025 was observed for the first time in Nepal on Friday. The government marked the Day with the slogan “Diet of Millet Dishes: Base of Food Security and Healthy Life”.
Hotel occupancy in Pokhara drops to 15% this monsoon
This is currently the off-season for tourism, which is why the number of visitors in Pokhara is relatively low. Even domestic tourists, who usually frequent the area, have been compelled to stay home due to the monsoon and poor road
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Kamala-Pathlaiya road project granted approval for tree management
Approval has finally been granted for the management of trees along the 130-kilometre Kamala-Pathlaiya section of the East-West Highway, which is being upgraded. However, since work is progressing at a turtle’s pace even after the approval, it remains unclear when the trees will actually be cut. The problem, therefore, persists.
Retired NA administrator running modern cow farm
Giriraj Basnet, 58, who retired after working for 30 years in the administrative service of the Nepal Airlines Corporation, is currently running a modern cow farm in Katahari Rural Municipality-7, Morang.
NEPSE index drops to 2,922 points
The benchmark of share market index, NEPSE, has recorded a double-digit fall on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. The NEPSE has dropped by 31.50 (1.06 per cent) points and closed at 2,922.63 points today.
