- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Free eye camp held in Balefi
Twenty-five persons from the rural areas in Sindhupalchowk underwent free cataract surgeries in an eye camp organised by Ward No 8 of Balefi Rural Municipality. In the free-of-cost eye camp, 505 people received eye examinations and medical treatment. According to Ward Chairman Ramesh Kumar Shrestha, the free cataract surgery was conducted on the senio
Nepal Academy of Music and Drama to honour six artistes
Nepal Academy of Music and Drama is going to decorate six persons with 'Nepal Music and Drama National Pragya Award-2079'. The Academy has announced the names of the awardees at a programme held on Sunday.
Indian police arrest Sikh separatist leader after long hunt
Indian police on Sunday arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India's northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency.
Lumbini government completes 100 days in office under uncertainty
The Lumbini provincial government has completed its first 100 days in office amid uncertainty. The provincial government led by Lila Giri of the CPN-UML on Saturday made public the works in the first 100 days in a press meet orgainised at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers to make public the achievements it had made in 100 days on Saturday. Implementation of the decision regarding the provincial capital and reduction of the number of ministries were presented as main achievements made in the 100 days during the press meet. Announcing the achievements of the government, the spokesperson for the Lumbini Province Government, Chet Narayan Acharya, claimed that the main achievements were
Column Casting & Culling
Like Q & A (Question & Answer) interviews, the allocation of columns is an opportunity which, in principle, should not be treated as a favour or patronage. Free speech should not make a scribe beholden to anyone for the space. At t
People Still Losing Lives To Tuins
In 2015, the then government had promised to replace tuins (wire bridges) with suspension bridges across the country at the earliest to save the lives of people from such a risky means of river-crossing. With that
Reconstruction Mission
The 2015 Gorkha Earthquake was one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit Nepal. As the 7.8 magnitude tremor left a trail of death and destruction across the country, a pertinent question used to pester us
Stay Healthy In Summer
the warm breeze starts blowing, and the sun shines brighter, people in Kathmandu prepare to embrace the summer season. With a change in weather comes the need for a shift in our wardrobe and diet choices. Choosing the right kind of clothing and food is not only important to stay comfortable but also to maintain good health. According to experts, the key to staying cool and comfortable during the summer season is wearing loose-fitting, light-coloured clo
83-year-old attempts Mt. Dhaulagiri for 13th time
Carlos Soria, an 83-year-old Spanish national, believes he will ascend Mount Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak in the world, in his 13th attempt this time. Soria had reached Camp 1, situated at an altitude of 7,000 metres of the 8,167-metre tall peak, in his 12th attempt last year.
Tanahu-1 by-election vote count: RSP candidate Wagle in lead
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Dr Swarnim Wagle has doubled his lead in the preliminary vote count of the by-election to the House of Representatives (HoR) member held in Tanahu-1 on Sunday.
A deeply divided Israel limps toward its 75th birthday
Orit Pinhasov strongly opposes the Israeli government's proposed judicial overhaul, but you won't find her anywhere near the mass protests against the plan. She says her marriage depends on it.
Book on Dr. Laksamba published
A book on life of late Dr. Chandra Kumar Laksamba is published by including articles written by him and experts of various sectors. Published by the Centre for Nepal Studies UK wi
Halkara organising letter writing competition
The movie 'Halkara' is hosting a letter-writing competition, in which the contestants must write a letter to someone who is away from their life, someone they long for, someone they yearned for but couldn't have, or someone they will always cherish in their memories.
Shannen Doherty files for divorce after 11-year marriage
Actor Shannen Doherty of hit shows "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" has filed for divorce from her husband, Kurt Iswarienko, after 11 years of marriage, her representative says. "Divorce is the last thing Shan
Martins brace helps Three Star move to second position
Striker Ajayi Martins scored a brace as Three Star Club defeated Sankata Club 3-0 and moved to second place at the Martyr’s Memorial A Division League on Sunday.
