- Saturday, 20 December 2025
Relevant Discourse
On the occasion of the 61st anniversary of The Rising Nepal's publication and the 125th anniversary of the Gorkhapatra daily, Gorkhapatra Corporation on Thursday held a
Participatory Polls
The Election Commission (EC) is sparing no effort to hold the general election slated for March next year in a fair, free and fearless atmosphere. The polls are t
Sick Projects
No development project in Nepal is completed on time, and it is one of the reasons for slow-paced development. Contractors' malfeasance, bureaucratic and logistic hurdles, holdups in budgetary allocations and natural disasters, among others, lead to frequent adjustments of project deadlines. Ironically, the parti
TRN Turns 61
The woods are lovely, dark and deep/But I have promises to keep/And miles to go before I sleep/And miles to go before I sleep. These prop
NPL's Significance
With the successful conclusion of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Nepal's cricket sports have gained another level. The NPL matches have en
Growing Threat Of Fire
Come the dry season, and incidents of fire become too frequent across Nepal. These fires sometimes result in fatalities and massive destruction of physical infrastructures as well as vegetation,
Momentous Accord
The recent Gen-Z movement has upset the apple cart, upending the status quo that long defined Nepal's political and economic landscapes. But despite the ground beneath the landsca
Living With Dignity
December 10th marks a special day. It is both Human Rights (HR) Day and the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. While the HR Day encompasses the rights
Narrow Trade Deficit
International trade is vital for promoting economic growth, creating jobs and providing consumers with a wider range of goods at competitive prices. But to reap these benefits, a countr
Punish PIA Scammers
In a major anti-graft move, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case against 55 individuals and a company (the Chinese contractor), including five former ministers and 10 former secr
SAARC Turned Inert
Today, as we observe the 40th SAARC Charter Day, it becomes imperative to reflect on its crucial role in fostering peace, stability, cooperation, understanding and economic progress in the region. In 1985, whe
Joint Push For Polls
We cannot imagine democracy in the absence of elections. Elections are more important to end any political crisis and transition, as they are the best way to fu
Soil Conservation
It is easy to take soil for granted. But this priceless material is what sustains human civilisation by enabling the cultivation of crops. Only about 7.5 per cent of the earth’s surface is said to provide the topsoil we rely o
