Rural women taste economic benefits of ‘Gundruk’
By Anjali Thapa, MAKWANPUR:- Until a few years ago, the daily life of 38-year-old Shriya Gurung from Ghalegaun, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan…
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Paddy Plantation Falls 12.62% Nationwide as Delayed Monsoon Affects Farming
KATHMANDU:- Paddy transplantation across Nepal has declined by 12.62 percentage points compared to the same period last year, with delayed monsoon rains…
Nepal Unveils First Wildlife Canopy Bridge Along Narayanghat–Butwal Highway
NAWALPARASI:- Nepal has introduced its first-ever overhead canopy bridge for wildlife as part of the Narayanghat–Butwal road expansion project, marking…
Local rice rules Humla cultivation
KATHMANDU:- Farmers in the Himalayan district of Humla continue to cultivate indigenous rice varieties, preserving centuries-old agricultural practices. The continued…
Teacher turned farmer makes decent income from chili farming in Chitwan
By Sanad Adhikari, CHITWAN:- At a time when many Nepali youths are leaving the country to find jobs abroad, a…
325-year-old Chemjong ancestral house falls into disrepair
By Kabiraj Ghimire,DHANKUTA:- A centuries-old house stands on a large plateau at Maunabudhuk, Chaubise Rural Municipality-7, Dhankuta, surrounded by modern…
Nepali-American Dr. Harry Bhandarii wins Democratic primary in Maryland’s District 8
“I remember my own past—when I first stood for election, that time was very challenging and difficult. But gradually, educational,…
US returns two stolen statues of cultural and archaeological significance to Nepal
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the artifacts will be formally handed over to the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, for…
Paddy plantation picks up pace in Banke after water supply from Sikta Irrigation Project
BANKE:- Despite the monsoon arriving nearly a week late, farmers in Banke district are not deterred from paddy plantation, thanks to…
Thousands of farmers in Rajapur worked hard to bring water from the Karnali River for irrigation
BARDIYA:- About five thousand farmers of Rajapur Municipality and Geruwa Rural Municipality have brought water to their fields by damming the…
Rato Machhindranath chariot procession concludes with Bhoto display
LALITPUR:- The chariot procession of Rato Machhindranath, revered as the deity of rain and prosperity, has concluded on Saturday with the…
Racially motivated attack on Ex Gurkhas in UK, anger in Nepali community
Dr Bishal Gurung, Vice president Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community and General Secretary Tamu Dhee UK, quoted an eyewitness as saying that the…
Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to conclude with Bhoto display on Saturday
LALITPUR:- The Rato Machhindranath Rath Yatra or chariot procession will come to an end on Saturday after the display of the…
Nepal government begins diplomatic efforts to remove obstacles to tea exports, Indian ban continues
Tea entrepreneurs have been urging the government to take initiatives for third-country markets, saying that India has repeatedly obstructed them.…
Cloudy conditions in hills, hot weather likely in parts of Tarai
KATHMANDU:- Weather conditions across the country are currently being influenced by a westerly low-pressure trough, local winds and easterly winds…