- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Diksha KC leaves for America for Mrs. World
Mrs. Nepal World Diksha KC left for America Saturday night to represent Nepal in the Mrs. World competition to be held in Las Vegas, USA, on December 17.
Japanese company’s lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates’ first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan that’s designed to roll around up there in the gray dust. It will take nearly five months for the lander and its experiments to reach the moon.
Facing COVID surge, China expanding hospitals, ICUs
Facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, China is setting up more intensive care facilities and trying to strengthen hospitals as Beijing rolls back anti-virus controls that confined millions of people to their homes, crushed economic growth and set off protests.
Govt formation in Madhes still uncertain
The political parties, which emerged as the first and second in Madhes Province, have initiated homework to form the new government. With no single party having a majority to form the government in the province, it is still not sure as to which parties will form the government in the province. In terms of seats won in the Provincial Assembly, the CPN (UML) has become the largest party and
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Beni Municipality repairing old Chautaris
Beni Municipality Ward No. 7 has begun repairing and beautifying old Chautaris in its area. The stone or brick platforms usually constructed at the base of trees used to be an integral rest stop along foot trails in rural Nepal. They also used to function as a centre for communal gatherings and socialisations. However, they have fallen into disuse and disrepair in modern times.
Turkey to open embassy in Kathmandu
Nepal and Turkey have agreed to open Turkish embassy in Kathmandu in near future. In a telephone conversation between Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Narayan Khadka and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Friday afternoon the two ministers agreed to establish the Turkish mission here. "In view of the growing relations between the two countries, the two ministers agreed to open th
Process to set up turmeric processing centre starts in Pyuthan
A turmeric processing centre is being established in Pyuthan district with the grant assistance of Human Security Project (GGP) of the Japanese government.
France brace for England showdown in quarters
Defending champions France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday that pits superstar Kylian Mbappe against a forward line-up packed with youthful zest.
US keeps eye on China’s space activities for potential risks
The U.S. is closely monitoring Chinese activities that potentially threaten American assets in space as debris rapidly accumulates in low Earth orbit, the head of United States military operations in space said Friday. Commander of U.S. Space Command Army Gen. James Dickinson also cheered the overwhelming passage in the United Nations of a resolution that countries n
Human rights in centre of govt policies: PM Deuba
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said government has kept in centre the human rights in its policy and programmes. Giving a message of best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion of Human Rights Day today, PM Deuba reminded that Nepal has guaranteed most of the human rights adopted in the global level under the fundamental rights of its constitution.
Political Volunteerism On The Wane
Volunteering in a linear world of party politics motivates people to engage in civic and political activities, civil society and community associations and shape their ethical choice. It differs from interest groups, business and bichaulias (middlemen), whose support to parties has a motive for private gain or NGOs and civil society who are mostly projectised lacking emancipatory potential or community lacking the political economy of scale. The su
Manage Energy To Cut Trade Deficit
The size of Nepal's international trade is increasing rapidly. This reveals that the nation’s overall economic structure and gross domestic product is also on the rise. The level of consumption is rising fast. But most items consumed by Nepalis are not produced in the country. Everything ranging from salt to gold has to be imported from abroad. Despite being an agricultural country, Nepal imports a large amount
Ghising wins gold medal
Srijana Ghising of Nepal won the gold medal in the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Final (G10) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the final of Under-52kg of K44 held on Thursday night, Ghis
Global IME, Bank of Kathmandu to be one
The 16th Annual General Meeting of Global IME Bank has given final approval for the merger of Global IME Bank Limited and Bank of Kathmandu Limited.
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Nepal committed to protecting rights: President
President Bidya Devi Bhandari, in her message delivered on the occasion of the 74th International Human Rights Day on Saturday, said that Nepal was committed to protecting, promoting and implementing human rights.
