- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Barca extend La Liga lead
Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski’s strikes helped Barcelona move eight points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Real Betis on Wednesday. The Catalans put press
Right To Information For Better Governance
Right to information (RTI) holds a lot of importance when it comes to maintaining transparency and establishing good governance. Democracy fosters only on good governance whose main pillars include transparency, rule of law, responsiveness, accountability, participation, consensual decisions, equity and effectiveness, among others. As RTI is a crucial tool for promoting good governance, the former is often regarded as a synon
Eat Healthy
It is a lethargic evening and you do not have any energy to prepare a proper meal for yourself. You wonder, “What should I eat?” And the mind starts giving you a list of food items that are readymade, easily available and considered delicious for your tongue. And just like, you end up ordering a pizza or some dumplings! This is the tendency of most people today. Because of our early exposure to processed and preservative-contained foods, our tongue clearly remembers the taste.
NCC demands for interest rate cut
Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has suggested maintaining a single digit interest rate to achieve double digit economic growth. While providing a 9-point suggestion to Nepal Rastra Bank for mid-term review of the monetary policy, NCC demanded a single digit interest rate to review the industries and boost the country’s economic activities.
Nepal aim to make winning start at SAFF U20
Nepal aims to make a winning start at SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship 2023 which starts on Friday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Addressing the pre-match conference held in Dhaka on Thursday, Nepali team’s Coach Yam Gurung said his team focused on making an impressive start beating host Bangladesh in the opener. Nepal will meet Bangladesh on the opening day at 7:15 PM NST.
Stolen Buddha idol located in Thailand
A Nepali artefact has been located in a private collection in Thailand. The artefact is a 10th century stone image of stan
Around 500 families living in darkness in Barahathawa
Around 500 families in Ward No. 11 of Barahathawa Municipality of Sarlahi district have been living in darkness for the past two months as the electricity supply to the area has been cut down. The power was cut by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in Hirapur and Khorkatti villages since the cooperative failed to pay huge dues. The locals have been using electric power
Excavator driver rescued from River
A driver who plunged into the Karnali River along with his excavator has been rescued alive in Humla. The incident occurred when the excavator was opening a diversion along the Karnali Corridor, whose construction is in progress along its Humla section. The rescued excavator driver has been identifi
Nine houses reduced to ashes in Kalinchowk
Nine houses burnt to ash in a massive fire that broke out at Katuwachaur market in Kalinchowk Rural Municipality-9 of Dolakha district Wednesday night. According to the locals, the fire first broke out from the house of Rudra Oli.
Books that are popular among readers
A few books published recently in Nepali language have, of late, hit the local market. Shunya Ko Mulya (The Price of Zero), a non-fiction by Karnali- based pediatrician Navaraj KC, is one of them. It has created a real buzz among intellectuals in the capital city. Published by Sangrila Books, it narrates the heart breaking as well as encouraging tales of down-trodden Karnali people. 'This book is the bestseller from Sangrila Books now,' editor of Sangrila Books Anbika Giri said. Arko Bhor (The Next Morning), an anthology of short stories by
Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall nominees
Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are the 2023 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge. The Cleveland-based institution announced Wednesday the 14 artists and groups being co
Brazil’s Congress reelects leaders, aiding Lula’s agenda
Brazilian lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reelect the heads of both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, bolstering President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s prospects for passing legislation and governing in the polarized nation.
EU officials visit Kyiv as Russia strikes continue
Top European Union officials arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian officials as rescue crews dug through the rubble of an apartment building in eastern Ukraine struck by a Russian missile, killing at least three people and wounding about 20 others. The scene of devastation in the eastern Done
Gold price sets new record at Rs. 107,500 per tola
The price of gold hit an all-time high in the country on Thursday amid an increase in the price of yellow metal internationally and depreciation in rupees. Price of precious yellow metal set a historic record today after the price of a tola of gold reached Rs. 107,500 in the domestic bullion market. It is the highest price of gold ever recorded in Nepal. It has broken its previous high of Rs. 106,900 last Thursday.
Nepal, EU agree to put off on-site air safety assessment
Citing the recent crash of Yeti Airlines aircraft in Pokhara on January 15, the European Union (EU) has postponed its on-site assessment of Nepal’s air safety which was planned for mid-February.
