- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
New ward building handed over
Ward No. 5 of the Kharpunath Rural Municipality now has a new office building. The construction company P&P Consultancy and Research Civil Centre Pvt. Ltd. handed over the new building, constructed at Kharpelgaun, to the ward on Wednesday.
Veterinary hospital construction in final stage
The construction of an eight-room well-equipped veterinary hospital is in the final stage at Pipalchowk in Ward No. 3 of Pathari-Shanishchare Municipality of Morang district.
Osho festival on New Year Day
Osho Tapoban in Kathmandu is organising Osho Festival at Tundikhel in the Capital. The 12-hour long programme, the 2nd edition in the series of the fun-fare programme, would be a fair of meditation, literature, laughter, flavour, music and various other forms of entertainment, Nirajan Bhandari, spokesperson for the Tapoban, said at a press conference organised on Wednesday.
Oxygen cylinders, masks provided to tourist lodges
In a bid to help save the lives of Korean tourists visiting the Khumbu, Annapurna and Langtang Regions, the Park’s Foundation Nepal has made available an oxygen cylinder, regulator and oxygen mask to one lodge in each region.
Tripura Sundari Temple opens for Chaite Dashain
Devotees thronged to Dolpa's Sriwala Tripura Sundari Bhagwati Temple on Wednesday on the occasion of Chaite Dashain. The temple, which is closed on other days, saw hundreds of pilgrims on the day.
Chaite Chhath concludes
Chaite Chhath concluded on Tuesday by offering holy water to the rising sun in several districts of the Terai. Standing in the water bodies like pond, river and well, the devotees offered water to the setting sun on Monday evening and the rising sun on Tuesday morning. Chaite Chhath is celebrated for four days wishing for peace, prosperity and longevity of their family members.
Madhes lends support to protesting loan shark victims
Madhes province government has expressed its solidarity with the loan shark victims who have been demonstrating in Kathmandu since reaching there on foot from Mahottari. They are demanding justice.
Stable, Open And Prosperous China
In March of this year, China’s Two Sessions held after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China successfully concluded. As the world’s second largest economy and a permanent member of the
TRC: Holding Balance Is The Way Out
The government has tabled the revised bills relating to truth and reconciliation commission, among others, to fast-track the long procrastinated process of transitional justice in the country Going by the contents of the p
Book The Loan Sharks
As the practice of lending money at unfairly high interest rates has continued to take its toll on many poor people, the federal government has now decided to advance the process of amending the Criminal (Code) Act, 2017 to criminalise the act of usury. The problem seems to have been widespread in the Terai region for years. However, the wretched people living in the hilly and mountainous regions have also
Cholera Hits Malawi
The health situation in Malawi is dramatic. When the COVID-19 pandemic was subsiding, a fatal cholera outbreak put a strain on the health system. The country is not able to deal with the health crises anymore. The country co
Some in dry Somalia break Ramadan fast with little but water
This year’s holy month of Ramadan coincides with the longest drought on record in Somalia. As the sun sets and Muslims around the world gather to break their daily fasts with generous dinners, Hadiiq Abdulle Mohamed and her family have just water and whatever food might be at hand.
Scotland down Spain, Croatia see off Turkey
Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland claimed a famous 2-0 victory over Spain at Hampden Park in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, while Croatia won in Turkey. Steve Clarke's Scotland won their opening match in Group A 3-0 against Cyprus on Saturday but usurped that result with a stunning performance against three-time European champions Spain. It was their first victory over Spain since 1984 and probably their best result since beating France in 2007.
Mountain Clean-Up Campaign begins
A formal flag-off ceremony was held on Tuesday as a symbol of the beginning of the "Mountain Clean-Up Campaign-2023" which is being conducted under the leadership of the Nepali Army with the aim of protecting biological diversity and environment.
Jumla men don’t return home as damaged canals ruin rice plantation prospects
"If an individual did not return home in Jumla by Chait 12, he/she might not be alive." It has been a popular saying in Jumla district. This refers to the practice that a Ju
