- Friday, 27 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Gayatri Gosai wins Next Super Model Nepal title
Gayatri Gosai has won the 'Next Super Model Nepal 2023' beauty pageant, clinching the top title and Most Popular Award in the grand finale at Rastriya Naachghar, Jamal, on Monday evening.
Russian bombardment hits beloved historic sites in Odesa
Tetiana Khlapova’s hand trembled as she recorded the wreckage of Odesa’s devastated Transfiguration Cathedral on her cellphone and cursed Russia, her native land. Khlapova was raised in Ukraine
Doti earthquake victims still languish in makeshift shelters
Gamai Saud, 42, from Uparkanda village, Purbi Chowki Rural Municipality-5 in Doti, has been unable to sleep well for nine months. Since the earthquake that struck on the n
Nepal committed for sustainable food chain: PM
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed Nepal's commitment to developing a sustainable food chain for affordable, safe, healthy and nutritious diets.
NCC requests for operation of Nepal-Pak direct flights
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has requested the Ambassador of Pakistan, Abrar Hussain Hashmi, for the operation of direct air service between Nepal and Pakistan. In a meeting organised to welcome the newly appointed Pakistani envoy at its secretariat on Tuesday, the NCC said that direct air connectivity is necessary to facilitate trade and tourism activities between the two countries. Nepal and Pakistan both are members of the South A
Heavy rain lashes Lumbini Province
Floods and landslides triggered by continuous rains in different districts of Lumbini Province have caused damages to many houses causing the loss of millions worth of properties.
Govt firm to uproot corruption: DPM Shrestha
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that the government was committed to uprooting corruption during a press conference held by the Press Centre Nepal, Gorkha on Tuesday.
About 90% of rural roads not in use in Kalikot
In Kalikot, nearly 90 per cent of the rural roads, which were considered crucial development priorities by local governments, are currently inoperative, raising concerns about wasted investments and lack of proper planning.
Dr. Mahat asks customs employees to work honestly
Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has instructed the customs employees to work dutifully and with dedication. While inspecting the Bhairahawa Customs Office
Chakra: Inviting audience to reflect on life’s voyage
‘Chakra’ (The Wheel), a sensory theatrical play by director Ram Hari Dhakal, invites drama lovers to embark on a distinctive voyage of the senses. Through the play, Dhakal aims to help audiences delve into self-discovery and attain a deeper understanding of life’s true essence.
BP Koirala National Prize presented
The government has awarded the BP Koirala National Prize to four personalities, including Nepali Congress senior leader K. B. Gurung. Issuing a press statement on Monday, the Minis
Machhindra start AFC Cup preparation
Machhindra FC has geared up its preparation for the AFC Cup Preliminary Qualifiers. The runners-up of the first division league Machhindra will be playing against Bhutan’s league champions Paro FC at Dashrath Stadium on August 8. The two-time league champion organized a press conference on Monday to say the club had sta
Oscar to host Youth Short Film Competition
Oscar International College (College of Film Study), which has been providing academic teaching of cinema for two decades, is going to hold the first ‘Youth Short Film Competition’.
Gold Smuggling Exposes Lax Security
The recent seizure of a large cache of gold smuggled out of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) customs office exposed a troubling nexus between smugglers and officials, revealing lax security
Need To Expand Irrigation Facilities
Irrigation is the mainstay of agriculture. Availability of irrigation facilities increases crop yields, contributes to food security and helps increase exports of agricultural products, thus resulting in a favourable trade balance. Development of agriculture contributes to the industrial sector because agriculture provides raw materials for the industry. In Nepal, agriculture contributes around one-third to the gross domestic product. It employs over 70 per cent of the total labour force. When it comes to the rural labour force, the percentage is around 80 per cent.
