- Friday, 10 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
NTB to honour Uunchai team
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is planning to honour the director and artistes of Bollywood film Uunchai for helping promote Nepal’s tourism. Directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya, the film was shot at Swayambhu and Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and Manang, Lukla, Namche and Everest Base Camp. The team of Uunchai spent about a month in Nepal. Nepali food and landscapes are featured in the movie.
NT’s profit drops marginally, earns Rs. 2.22 B in first quarter
Net profit of state-owned telecom company - Nepal Telecom (NT) - has decreased during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2022/23. Net profit of NT has declined by 1.52 per cent during the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last fiscal year, according to a press statement of the NT.
Russia launches new Ukraine barrage as grain deal extended
Russian airstrikes inflicted more damage on Ukraine on Thursday, with the latest barrage smashing into energy infrastructure, apartment buildings and an industrial site. At least four people were killed and more than a dozen others wounded in drone and missile strikes around the country, authorities said.
UK increases windfall tax on profits of oil, gas companies
The British government was increasing the windfall tax on the profits of oil and natural gas companies in an emergency budget announced Thursday that was aimed at restoring the nation’s economic credibility and patching up its battered finances.
Nepal sees over 800,000 premature births annually
World Prematurity Day was celebrated across the world Thursday. The day is being celebrated across Nepal with the theme 'Embrace of Love: Best Care for Prematurely Born '. This day is celebrated to raise awareness around the world about the challenges of premature birth and to honour premature babies and their families. According to the World Health
As climate change progresses, trees in cities struggle
As the driest summer in Seattle’s record books ended, trees across the city were sounding silent alarms. It was the latest in a string of Seattle summers in the last decade, including a record-breaking heat dome in 2021, to feature drie
Compensate Climate Losses
As the two-week-long 27th Conference of Parties to Climate Change (COP27) heads for its conclusion in Sharm el-Sheikh of Egypt on Friday, the Small-Island Developing States (SIDs) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have ramped up their call for compensating for the unavoidable losses and damages from the impacts of climate change. The vulnerable countries including Nepal, have demanded the establishment of c
Janakpur-Jayanagar railway to close for four days
The Janakpur-Jayanagar railway will remain closed for four days for the elections. According to Niranjan Jha, general manager of Nepal Railway Company, t
Pick Your Role Model
We learn from role models throughout our lives. The famous experiment by Albert Bandura on aggression showed how our behaviours are influenced by the type and actions of role models. Even though we may not be aware of the scientific evidence behind the importance of role models, it has been promoted in our society through stories and quotes. This historical evidence is proof of role models being an integral part of our development.
Nepal beat UAE to level series
Nepal bounced back in the three-match ODI Series by notching up a 3-wicket victory over the UAE at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Wednesday. Nepal leveled the series 1-1 after winning the secon
Use Of Social Media During Election
A fair and free election forms cornerstone of democracy, but when the elections are swayed by rumours, misinformation and fake news, they are unlikely to contribute to democratic nation building.
Coalition forged to safeguard statute: PM
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Wednesday addressed three election rallies in his home district Dadeldhura and one in Baitadi district.
WB, RRN sign $4.5 M agreement to empower locals in forest sector
The World Bank and Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN) signed a USD 4.5 million grant agreement to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Nepal’s forest sector.
Israel deploys remote-controlled robotic guns in West Bank
In two volatile spots in the occupied West Bank, Israel has installed robotic weapons that can fire tear gas, stun grenades and sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters. The weapons, perched over a crowded Palestinian
Economy on positive course: Governor Adhikari
Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Maha Prasad Adhikari, said on Wednesday that the economy has begun to take positive course due to the strict policy adopted by the government and central bank.
