- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
GBIA fails to attract international airlines
The Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa attracted much attention when it was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on May 16 last year. However, it has not been able to attract international flights in equal measure.
Songs of birds hint at onset of spring season
This is the season for the departure and arrival of migratory birds -- departure of winter visitors and arrival of summer trippers. Summer visitors are more vocal. Among the summer visitors, cuckoos produce sounds and people localize their sounds. Everyone probably heard the sound of Kafal Pakyo, Biu Kuiyo, Koho-Koho, Gol Simal and Kuhu-Kuhu. These are the birds that arrive during the pre-monsoon season to stay until the end of summer and breed here as they find favourable environment and climatic conditions for raising their babies. They start arriving in Nepal from the last week of February.
EC puts expenditure cap for by-election candidates
The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday put an expenditure cap for the candidates of the by-election slated for April 23. According to the EC, a candidate to
Gas stoves, cylinders distributed to poor
A community forest in Banke has distributed gas stoves, cylinders and motors for pumping water to underprivileged consumers to protect them from air pollution along with the protection of community forest. Saraswati Community Forest of Ward No. 3 of Rapti-Sonari Rural Municipality has distributed the relief materials to 70 impoverished households, according to chairman of Saraswati Community Users Group Rajmoti Tharu.
Practice of planting Bar-Peepal disappearing
Kul Bahadur Basnet of Dhankuta's Chaubise Rural Municipality-5, Bajramai, planted the bar-peepal (banyan- sacred fig) trees in the name of his deceased father and mother about four decades ago.
Nepal take on strong Vietnam today
Nepal's Coach Anant Raj Thapa expected a positive result against Vietnam in the first round of Women's Olympics Football Asian Qualifiers. The 100th-ranked Nepal will be playing 33rd-ranked Vietnam in the first of two matches against Vietnam at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday. The second match will be played on April 8.
91-year-old blind Anita awaits citizenship
Anita Bista has lost her vision to old age. She has been living in Ward No. 3 of Amargadhi Municipality, the district headquarters of Dadeldhura. She is now 91, and still she has not received her citizenship certificate.
Meghan to receive Ms. Foundation's Women of Vision Award
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown will receive the Ms. Foundation's Women of Vision Award in May, the nation's oldest women's foundation announced Monday. The awards will be handed out at the Ms. Foundatio
Jawalakhel beat Satdobato to jump on top
Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) jumped to the summit following a 2-1 win over Satdobato Youth Club while New Road Team dented Church Boys United’s chance to go two points clear with a 2-2 draw at Martyr’s Memorial A Division League on Tuesday.
NRB unveils Cryptocurrency Risk Assessment Report
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled the Cryptocurrency Risk Assessment Report today. In the Report the country's central bank has concluded that cryptocurrency cannot be brought into use as transaction in it would be financially risky. Cryptocurrency transaction is banned by the existing laws of Nepal.
Illegal call centre raided in Janakpurdham, 23 arrested
Dhanusha District Police Office, on Monday, busted an illegal call centre at Pidari Chowk in Ward No. 14 of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City and arrested 23 individuals.
Suspect in attack that killed military blogger to face court
A woman suspected of involvement in a bombing at a St. Petersburg cafe that killed a Russian military blogger is set to face a court hearing in the Russian capital Tuesday that will set terms for her pre-trial detention.
Birgunj metro dumps garbage on Telecom office premises
The Birgunj Metropolitan City has dumped seven tractors of garbage on the premises of Nepal Telecom's regional office in Birgunj. According to the metropolis, the telecom has not repaired the roads it dug up when extending its optical fibres, causing problems for the denizens. Not only that but also the NTC has not paid any heed to the concerns raised about this matter, the metro alleged.
Valley mayors, deputy mayors invited in Shankhu’s Bajrayogini Mai Jatra
Shankharapur Municipality has invited all the mayors and deputy mayors of the municipalities of the Kathmandu Valley to observe the Bajrayogini Mai Jatra that begins in Sankhu from April 6.
10-man Everton strike late to hold Tottenham
Michael Keane's stunning 90th minute equaliser struck dented Tottenham's challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League as Cristian Stellini's caretaker spell in charge of Spurs started with a 1-1 draw at Everton.
