- Saturday, 11 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Tourism ministry awards Bungy Nepal
By Our CorrespondentTanahun, Sept. 28The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has awarded the Pokhara-based Bungy Nepal on the occasion of World Tourism Day. The company was awarded for its contributions to the advancement of adventure sports in Nepal.Suresh Adhikari, secretary of the ministry, awarded Santosh Bhattarai, president of Bungy Nepal, a certificate of recognition and a ceremonial scarf in a programme organised in the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday. Bhattarai is an internationally-acclaimed bungee master and is credited with being one of the pioneers of bungee jumping in Nepal. He has helped the government draft policies to make bungee jumping in the country fun and safe and has more than a decade of experience in adventure sports not only in Nepal but also in China, Indonesia, Japan and Russia. Bungy Nepal is a franchisee of a multinational adventure sports company. It was established last year.
Personal action vital to contain dengue spread
With the rise in dengue cases across the nation, it has become crucial to take personal actions to prevent mosquito bites and keep dengue at bay.
Shankharapur to provide free health and education services
Shankharapur municipality located in the north-east of the federal capital, Kathmandu, has come up with a programme to provide free health and education.
A collective of Indian filmmakers to mentor and launch new talent in industry
Twenty-three Indian filmmakers are set to come together to launch and mentor new talent in the entertainment sphere. These filmmakers include the bigwigs of Indian cinema like Rajkumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty, Sukumar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, Aanand L Rai, Anees Bazmee, A.R. Murugadoss, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitish Tiwari.
Parijita Bastola’s ‘masterful’ performance stuns judges
Teenaged girl Parijita Bastola of Nepali origin stunned all four coaches in the blind audition for the American franchise of the signing reality show The Voice with Labrinth’s 2016 song Jealous.
NHRC urges parties to include rights issues in manifestos
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the political parties to include human rights issues in the manifestos they are
Dashain’s fourth day for Kushmanda
Dashain enters its fourth day on Thursday and people all across the country mark it by worshipping the fourth form of Goddess Durga Kushmanda.
14th century hinglos being decorated for Dashain
Locals in Baitadi district have started decorating the hinglo, believed to have been installed on the premises of Bhagwati Temple in the 14th century to play swings during Dashain festival.
Where does corn come from?
Corn is a crop that does not grow naturally, in the wild. Almost 7000 years ago, in Mesoamerica, a type of grass called Teosinte was abundant. Ancient civilizations selectively bred this plant to produce better grain quality, yield and used the grass to serve as a predominant source of nutrition. Between April and October, roasted corn sellers can be seen everywhere on the streets of Kathmandu. The crop grows during the monsoon season in South Asia, and is mainly imported into the capita
PATA celebrates 47th anniversary
The Nepal chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) celebrated its 47th anniversary on Monday. Amidst an event titled PATA ID organised to celebrate the anniversary as well as the World Tourism Day which was on Tuesday, PATA Nepal Chapter launched a video to promote the fourth Himalayan Travel Mart set to be held in Nepal next year. The chapter has been organising the Mart every year since 2017 except for the
NHRC urges parties to include rights issues in manifestos
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the political parties to include human rights issues in the manifestos they are preparing for the elections to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies.
Adhere To Poll Code
The Election Code of Conduct, 2022 has come into effect from Wednesday. The Election Commission Nepal (ECN) Tuesday issued a 60-point directive, asking the government, political parties, constitutional bodies and other stakeholders to abide by the election code essential to ensure fair and impartial voting. The country is set for federal and provincial polls on Nov
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Civic Engagement In Electoral Politics
Nepal is all prepared to conduct democratic elections for federal and provincial parliaments on November 20. This is for the second time that the democratic exercise is being conducted in Nepal following the promulgation of federal democratic constitution. This will not only lead to the smooth and peaceful handover of power to those elected by the adult citizens but also clearly indicate that Nepal is set to move forward on its course to institutionalise democratic ethos and institutions. In fact, the real intent of these democratic exercises and practices has been to ensure that the consent of the governed is secured through democratic process and procedures to ensure legitimacy and ownership.
UBI May Help Enhance Cash Transfers
Imagine what happens if government gives you Rs. 500 per month as a citizen of this country without any condition attached. You will love your caring and welfare-oriented government. The history o
Go Deeper For Suicide Prevention
In September, there has been an avalanche of talks and workshops on suicide prevention. This level of widespread awareness is warranted considering the rise in the rate of suicide. As per police records, the rate of suicide has risen by 14.2 per cent in the current year. It is no longer an issue we can attribute to a whim of a person and shy away from taking responsibility. The programmes on suicide p
