- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Indian tourists using Kalidaha border point to visit Lumbini
The number of Indian tourists coming to Nepal through the Kalidaha-Kakarhawa border point has increased in recent days. According to tourism entrepreneurs of the region, a significant number of Indians are coming to Lumbini through this border point. Around 30 per cent Indians arrive in Lumbini through this transit point while others come from the
Fast Track Project works satisfactory: Minister Upreti
Minister for Defence Hari Prasad Upreti Friday said that the Ministry and he himself were satisfied with the progress made in the construction of the Kathmandu-Madhes Terai Fast Track Project (Expressway).
Expert meet on rhino conservation kicks off
A three-day conference of experts from five Asian Rhino Range countries began at Patihani in Chitwan on Friday. The conference will prepare a strategy for the protection of protected animals including the one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinocerotidae). The 3rd Asian Rhino Range Countries Meeting will be concluded on February 5, 2023.
Ensure Affordable Health Services
We all know that the nation is right now going through a complicated political process in many aspects and at the same time efforts too are being made to ensure stability so that other equally serious matters can also be looked after. There are many twists and turns, yet the majority of the people are hoping and are also confident that these problems will be settled through understanding by the parties and things will eventually smoothen out.
Poverty Imperils Human Rights
Poverty is around and it demands concrete actions of various governance actors. Government has a critical role to play. Nepal’s poverty reduction is impressive, but only on the basis of some chosen measure. How poverty is
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
