- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
The Rising Nepal
Loan shark victims stage protest outside Janakpur High Court
Victims of loan shark staged a protest outside the main entrance of the Janakpur High Court on Monday, demanding stringent legal action against those involved in exploitative lending practices.
Child-friendly Cities For Everyone
“If a city is designed for children, it will work for women, the elderly, and everyone else.” This
Prosperity Sans Presence Is Meaningless
Every evening, Kathmandu’s streets are filled with the quiet hum of luxury electric vehicles. Those are glittering symbols of a modern, changing Nepal. Yet, the capital’s comforts are large
Start Investing Early
For many young Nepalis, money usually means earning, spending and saving. A student may save pocket money, a young employee may keep part of their salary in a bank account, and
Landmark Tunnel
Stretching from Nagdhunga in Kathmandu to Sisnekhola in Dhading, Nagdhunga Surungmarga (Nagdhunga Tunnel Road), the first tunnel road of its kind, is expected to ease traffic congestion,
Smartphone imports hit record Rs. 49 billion in FY 2025/26
Nepal's smartphone imports reached a record high in the fiscal year 2025/26, with the import bill nearing Rs. 49 billion amid growing consumer demand and rising purchases of premium handsets.
Dr. KC ends hunger strike after 7-point deal with govt
Dr. Govinda KC ended his hunger strike on Monday evening after reaching a seven-point agreement with the government, bringing to a close his protest demanding reforms in medica
Chinese SIM cards used for internet access in Hilsa
Locals on the Nepali side of Hilsa, a border settlement along the Nepal-China frontier, are compelled to use Chinese SIM cards to access the internet due to the absence of Nepal Telecom's internet service in the area.
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Ministry recalls Sunsari CDO, district security bodies' heads
The Ministry of Home Affairs has recalled the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Sunsari, Basudev Ghimire, along with the heads of the district's security agencies, following the clash that occurred in Sunsari on Sunday night.
Panchthar emerges as water tourism hub
Until a few years ago, many of Panchthar’s ponds and waterfalls remained largely unknown. The Tamor River, meanwhile, had flowed quietly for generations, following its own course with little attention.
'Climate change has intensified Europe's drought risk'
Human-caused climate change has intensified a drought across Europe, with extreme heat, rather than low rainfall, driving the exceptionally dry conditions, a team of international scientists said on Thursday.
Devghatdham emerging as centre for Sanskrit research
An initiative has been launched to promote Devghatdham in Tanahun as an international centre for the discussion and research of scriptures alongside spirituality.
Khottar Devi Cave awaits conservation, recognition
Situated at Baksaha (formerly Theliya) of Kanchanrup Municipality-11 in Saptari, around two kilometres north of Kanchanpur market centre in a gorge of the Chure Hills, Khottar Devi
Air rescue lifeline for mothers and newborns
The government’s air rescue service for pregnant women and new mothers facing life-threatening complications in remote areas has become a lifesaving support for mothers and newborns.
Seven children's storybooks launched
Seven children’s storybooks were officially launched amid a programme held in the capital on Sunday. Organised by the Centre for Children’s Lite
