- Thursday, 2 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
67 media workers killed on the job this year
Russia's war in Ukraine, chaos in Haiti and rising violence by criminal groups in Mexico contributed to a 30% spike in the number of journalists killed doing their work in 2022 over the previous year, according to a new report released Friday.
Let’s Say No To Plastic
Multiple photos were viral on social media the week before last. They showed the situation of the Pashupatinath Temple, arguably the holiest shrine in the country, after Bala Chaturdashi. The entire complex was littered with plastic bags and packets which had caused a mess and had polluted the Bagmati River and the Shleshmantak Forest too.
Almost through mid-December, Terai still feels warm
The first week of December has passed. Mountainous and hilly districts of the country have already started feeling cold weather. But that’s not the case in the Terai. People in the districts there, including Dhanusha, are still feeling warm temperatures. The district used to experience numbing cold during the months of December, January and February, but this year people are still seen walking in summer clothes.
Croatia eliminate five-time champion Brazil in penalty kicks
Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Climate disaster damage 'down' to $268 billion
This past year has seen a horrific flood that submerged one-third of Pakistan, one of the three costliest U.S. hurricanes on record, devastating droughts in Europe and China, a drought-triggered famine in Africa and deadly heat waves all over.
Kripa representing Nepal in WUBC
Kripa Lama will represent Nepal in the World’s Universal Beauty Competition (WUBC) scheduled to be held in the United States from January 11 to 15 next year.
PM stresses equal access to education
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for easy and equal access to education for everyone. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Tribhuvan University (TU) at Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Friday, Prime Minister Deuba emphasised that it was our national responsibility to create an environment where all members of our society can receive education and use their talent for the betterment of the nation.
Myagdi Fair next month
The triennial Myagdi Fair will be held next month.The Myagdi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) is all set to organise the in Beni fair from January 12 to 21 next year to promote tourism in the district, market local products and revive the post-COVID economy.
HoR members elected under FPTP
:The Election Commission (EC) has already made public the final results of the November 20 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assemblies (PA).
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia
Brazil head into Friday’s World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar’s return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.
Struggle For Gender Equality
Crimes against women, who are called the ‘fairer sex’, are really most inhumane acts and such crimes must not be tolerated by any person, including the victims or their family members. But sadly, many such cases go unreported because of the huge social pressure on the victims and this is another setback in fighting this crime. This author has hobnobbed with dozens of activists who have worked for women’s rights and also read not only in TRN in these days now about this issue, but also has gone through reams of reports and other materials regarding violence against women and other related issues.
Newspapers’ Survival: A Chink Of Light
Most newspaper and magazine consumers prefer to read by holding a physical paper in their hands,' reveals Nepal Media Survey (NMS) 2022 conducted by Sharecast Initiative Nepal. The survey report further states that the future of newspapers i
First petrol pump in Narainapur
A petrol pump in Narainapur, one of the remote areas in Banke district, has come into operation for the first time. The flow of vehicles has increased in the area after the Narainapur road was
New govt should work to bring economy on track: Dhakal
Chandra Prasad Dhakal is Senior Vice-President and president elect of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Also chairman of the IME Group, Dhakal will assume the post of the top leadership in the business body following its general assembly slated for April next year. Now, the economic status of the country is not that healthy with liquidity crisis, high bank interest rates, decreasing demand and external sector pressur
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions set for passage
The House is set to give final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages in federal law, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition of such unions that reflects a stunning turnaround in societal attitudes.
