- Saturday, 11 April 2026
The Rising Nepal
Codes For Rule Of Law
The rule of law is a sine qua non for a vibrant democracy in which everyone is bound by the law. Democracy cannot function well in the absence of the rule of law. Applying norms and procedures alone cannot be adequate for enhancing the rule of law.
Prevent Intellectual Decadence
Intellectual elites are a vital asset to society as they have the potential to influence the nation’s politics in a positive light. However, they can often find themselves directed towards dishonesty in certain environments.
Social Protection Against Poverty
Poverty has still remained our major socio-economic problem. About a fourth of Nepalis is in absolute poverty as measured by an official survey.
Sinja Haat market, revived after three centuries
The Sinja Rural Municipality of the district has revived its old tradition of holding Haat markets.
'Small industries vital for national economy'
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies of Bagmati Province Milan Babu Shrestha has said that micro, cottage and small-scale industries that make the country's economy self-reliant and create jobs are the priorities of the Bagmati Province government.
PM pledges support to women entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is committed to providing necessary assistance for the promotion and marketing of domestic goods produced using local raw materials with Nepali technology and skills.
Agrawal unanimously reelected as NMCCI chair
Nepal-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NMCCI) has unanimously rejected a new working committee under the chairmanship of businessman Shiva Kumar Agarwal.
Deal signed to develop 2 hydel projects in Seti
The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Indian government company, NHPC Limited, to develop the 750 MW West Seti and 450 MW Seti River-6 hydroelectricity projects.
MCC project to begin from Aug. 2023
The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-N) informed on Thursday that the transmission line and road upgradation projects funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation of the United States of America will begin in August 2023.
Govt’s effort to bring loan sharks to book offers hope of justice to victims
By Our Correspondent Kalyanpur, Aug 18 : After the government asked all the loan shark victims across the country to file a complaint, the number of complaints against loan sharks spiked in the Saptari district. After the Ministry of Ho\me Affairs formed the task force and asked the victims to register complaints by August 21, the victims in the district have now started filing complaints at the District Administration Office in the hope of getting justice. Chemical Paswan of Khadak Municipality 6, Secretary of the Saptari Loan Shark struggle committee, said that 17 victims have filed complaints so far and five others are preparing to do the same. Paswan, one of the victims, said that after the instructions were given by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the police intensified their activities on the complaints registered. He said that although there were hundreds of victims in Saptari, only a few of them fought for justice. Most of the victims have filed written complaints against Ram Dev Sah (Sahu) of the district’s Khadak Municipality-7. Prior to this, the complaint against Sahu was filed on October 7, 2021. But the police administration took no action against him. But things have changed now. After the government and the media persistently raised the matter, the police have now shown the initiative to book Sah, who has been on the run. The police arrested Sah's son Nanda Kishore Sah and daughter Anuradha Sah who are currently in custody. Saptari Police Spokesman and Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle said that the search was on for Sah and other absconding family members. The Sah family is accused of charging high-interest rates by mortgaging the land and not returning the mortgage even after most of the borrowers paid the interest.Nine people from Saptari have jointly filed a case of fraud under Chapter 21 of the Criminal (Code) Act 2017. The District Administration Office has informed that four more people have filed a complaint at the office till Tuesday.Paswan on different dates had taken Rs. 1.6 million in loan from Ram Dev. But Ram Dev has been claiming that Paswan has to pay Rs. 6 million alone in interest and Rs. 7.6 million in loan and interest combined and has put a condition to release his land after he pays all the amount. Permanent resident of Khadak Municipality-7, Ram Dev is currently living in Dharan of Sunsari. Hundreds of people from low-income families have been left in the lurch after their lands were grabbed after they failed to pay off the loan and the interest it entailed. Locals have also said that most of the villagers had taken loans from him to send their children abroad, and some for doing personal business. Bacha Lal Sah of Khadak Municipality had 14 kathas and 13 hours of the land but now he is almost a squatter. In order to increase business, he took a loan of Rs. 400,000 for the first time in 2016 by passing 12 Katha and 13 hours of his land in Sahu’s name. Bacha Lal has so far paid Rs. 2.8 million in interest but still Rs. 400,000 loans taken seven years ago has not been settled, he said.
Campaigning period will be shortened to reduce overspending in polls: CEC
The government has set the date of the House of Representatives (HoR) and Provincial Assembly elections for November 20 and the Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has expedited the preparations to hold the election in a free and fair manner. The EC has endorsed the election schedule. In this context, Arpana Adhikari of Rising Nepal talked to Chief Election Commissioner, Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya. Excerpts:
ICC plans 777 cricket matches for 2023-27
The Indian Premier League showed its growing influence as the International Cricket Council announced its men's Future Tour Program (FTP) on Wednesday.
Angelina revealed as plaintiff in FBI lawsuit related to Pitt assault allegations
After much speculation, the subjects of an anonymous 2016 lawsuit in which the plaintiff alleges being assaulted by her “then-husband” on a private plane have been revealed as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Cartoon exhibition against corruption held in Itahari
A two-day cartoon exhibition was organized in Itahari with the aim of generating public awareness against corruption.
Speech competition for differently abled held
The Family Planning Association Nepal (FPAN) Valley Branch has organized an inter-school speech competition among students with disabilities.
