- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Coal mill belt connected in Udaypur Cement Industry
Coal mill belts have been installed in the state-owned Udayapur Cement Industry. According to industry management, the industry will save more than Rs. 3.5 million annually after installing the belts. According to Gopi Krishna Neupane, general manager of Udayapur Cement Industries Limited, the coal mill belt, developed by the industry with an investment of around Rs. 1.5 million, has reduced the cost annually.
Trade deficit exceeds annual budget size
Nepal’s trade deficit has reached Rs. 1,577.38 billion, more than the total fiscal budget of the country, in the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. Nepal’s total budget for the current fiscal year is Rs. 1,546 billion. The Ministry of Finance had slashed the fiscal budget to Rs. 1,546 billion from Rs. 1,632.83 billion during the mid-term review.
Experts stress need of job platform, manpower skills
Concerned stakeholders have urged the government authorities to be serious and support the development of employment sector to provide proper platform for manpower across the country. Speaking at the Employment Fair organised in Damak, Jhapa, experts urged that the country is failing to generate more employment alongside preparing skilled manpower. “Nepal still doesn’t have good number of skilled manpower.
Paddy production increases in Chitwan
Paddy production has increased in Chitwan this year. Paddy yield in Chitwan is almost double that of national paddy production average.
President’s concern prompts Sanskrit school renovation
The Rajkiya Sanskrit School (Gurukul) in Matihani, Mahottari is the oldest Sanskrit-teaching school in the country. And its building definitely represented that age. The roof was on the verge of collapse and needed to be held up by wooden beams, the plaster on the walls had cracked and peeled off and the paint had faded. The whole structure was in a heartbreakingly sorry state, as Principal Ishwori Prasad Poudel explained. “The nearly hundred-year-old building was in dire need of renovation,” he told The Rising Nepal.
Release Poll Expenses
More than five weeks have passed since the second local elections were held as per the Constitution of Nepal, 2015. Fair, free and peaceful elections are the key to strengthening democracy and institutionalising government institutions. Elections in the country, however, seem to have been a costly affair, with political parties and their candidates spending a lot of money while canvassing. This type of trend may lead to various social and political anomalies. After being elected, they are more likely to get involved in making money instead of serving the people. In a
The Power Of Pamphlets
Eight decades have elapsed since a group of courageous youths formed a political party, Praja Parishad, in Kathmandu against the autocratic Rana rule. Formed on the ninth of Nepali month of Asar, it secretly distributed pamphlets to make people aware of political matters. It was a quest for democratic rights and breaking of silence and tolerance against the atrocities by the rulers. It was also whistleblowing and the first mass appeal for liberty and human rights. Hence, it was the first mass communication in Nepal on the part of the general public.
Independent Mayors Must Keep Their Word
The most important aspect of the recent local elections is the dramatic win of independent candidates as mayors- Balendra Shah, aka Balen, in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Harka Sampang Rai in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Gopal Hamal in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, and Manoj Kumar Shah in Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City. Their victories were miraculous and called for change in the status quo.
Devastating Effects Of Climate Change
One of the reasons why Nepal is distinctly known to the outside world is because of her numerous high mountains, including Sagarmatha, the tallest in the globe. The unique Himalaya Shangri-las have given a fillip to the country’s tourism industry. But it is rather worrying that the growing climate change effects have placed those beautiful peaks as well as the whole mountain ecosystem in a very vulnerable state.
Relocation of Bhrikuti Paper factory demanded
It has been more than a decade since the Bhrikuti Paper Factory, first paper producer of Nepal, has remained completely closed. Constructed 42 years ago under the support of the Chinese government, Bhrikuti Paper Factory is in ruins now. The factory was shut permanently in 2011 following the continuous dispute between workers and the factory administration. Many argue that privatisation of the factory had bred the conflict.
Sri Lanka clinches series in last-ball thriller vs Australia
A nation dealing with its worst economic crisis and high inflation for months had something to celebrate Tuesday when Sri Lanka sealed a limited-overs cricket series victory with a game to spare against Australia with a last-ball thriller in Game 4. Having been sent in and restricted to 258 in 49 overs, Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka lineup held its nerve to bowl out Australia for 254 to secure the five-match ODI series 3-1. The last game Friday will be more like preparation for the test series.
Fashion creators sue Hailey Bieber over her new brand’s name
Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark sued model Hailey Bieber on Tuesday, saying she’s creating market confusion by marketing a skin care line under the Rhode name. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court asked a judge to cite trademark infringement and block Bieber from selling or marketing any products with the Rhode name. It also sought unspecified damages.
Beyonce's new song is a huge hit with Michelle Obama
Former US president Barack Obama's wife Michelle Obama has hailed singer Beyonce's comeback single 'Break My Soul' as "the song we all need right now". The former First Lady of the United States is a good friend and long-time fan of the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker, and she's thrilled to have her back and "can't wait" for her upcoming album, 'Renaissance', reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Construction entrepreneurs halt work in pride projects
Construction businessmen have said that the construction work of the national pride projects has come to a standstill due to the rise in the price of construction materials caused by the high price of petroleum products.
Around 100 irrigation projects in Kavrepalanchowk in 2021/22
Under the support and facilitation from the federal government, Bagmati Provincial government and donor agencies, around 100 irrigation projects were initiated within the fiscal year 2021/22 across Kavrepalanchowk district. According to Water Resources and Irrigation Development Office (WRIDO) in Kavrepalanchowk, among 16 projects started in the previous fiscal year, eight have been completed.
