- Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Rising Nepal
Tackle Domestic Violence Effectively
Domestic violence can range from physical to sexual, or psychological in nature. Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, happens between people in an intimate relationship. It ranges from emotional to sexual, and/or physical abuse and even threats of abuse. This form of violence is most often directed toward women. However, abuse by an intimate partner can happen to anyone irrespective of age and gender. Domestic violence has also been found in heterosexual and same-sex relationships.
High inflation hits livelihood of low-income groups
Soaring prices of goods and services have been a global phenomenon in recent months, especially after Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine and the counter response of the Western allies against Russia in the form of economic sanctions. Most of the countries are now facing high rate of inflation triggered by skyrocketing prices of petroleum products. The impact of increased fuel price on the international market has already been felt in Nepali economy too as the inflation rate has already jumped to 7.87 per cent.
Heroic movie Nalapani to release in Tihar
Finally, the release date of Nepali movie Nalapani has been fixed. The movie will be released on October 21 on the occasion of Tihar. Director Rimesh Adhikari unveiled the poster of the movie and announced the release date of the film, which received the Special Film Award from the Film Development Board.
Nepal-America International Film Festival from June 23
Nepal-America International Film Festival, which is held every year in the state of Maryland, USA, is scheduled from June 23- 26, both physically and virtually. The organisers have informed that 38 films from 12 countries, including Nepal and USA will be screened in the four-day festival. The festival will be inaugurated on June 23 at Old Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt, Maryland with the screening of the Nepali movie Halkara — The Post Man directed by Bikram Sapkota.
Gorkhapatra content workshop ends
A two-day workshop on ‘Content Planning and Production’ organised by Gorkhapatra Corporation for journalists of its two daily publications concluded here on Friday. Kiran Nepal, editor-in-chief of the Centre for Investigative Journalism, and Prakash Rimal, former editor of The Rising Nepal and former editor-in-chief of The Himalayan Times, spoke to the journalists of The Rising Nepal and Gorkhapatra on the second day of the workshop.
Israeli doctors serving underprivileged people
The Embassy of Israel in Nepal in collaboration with Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center-Ichilov Hospital and Janaki Medical College and Teaching Hospital (JMCTH) conducted free health camps in Naktajhi of Dhanusha and Sitapur of Mahottari districts. A team of eight Israeli doctors, who are experts of Gynecology and Women’s Health issues, Anesthesia and ICU, Pediatrics and Ophthalmology together with the medical team of JMCTH, provided free health check-ups for four days.
‘We have no choice but to risk our lives’
A teenager has died after falling into the Seti River. Dhullu Adhikari, 17, was crossing the wooden bridge built over the Seti River Thursday morning when she fell into the water. She was on her way to Sangda, Sigas Rural Municipality-7, Baitadi from Girichowk, Aadarsha Rural Municipality-6, Doti to plant crops when she fell and got swept away. According to local Padam Khadayat, her body was found downstream, very far from the bridge.
WB approves USD 140m to support Nepal’s digital transformation
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$ 140 million for the Digital Nepal Acceleration (DNA) Project to expand access to broadband and engage more people in the digital economy. “Countries that embrace a digital transformation can accelerate their transition to green, resilient, and inclusive development,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. “The World Bank is proud to support Nepal’s goal to promote an inclusive and secure digital economy that will connect people and businesses to information, services, and markets.”
Deal reached on energy efficiency cooperation
The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the National Centre for Energy Efficiency agreed to cooperate in energy related activities. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the two institutions for the development and implementation of energy efficiency, energy audit, capacity building and energy related services of the industries, according to a press statement of the CNI.
Construction of Marsyangdi-Kathmandu transmission line completes
Construction of Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV double circuit transmission line has been completed. The project was constructed to bring the electricity generated from the hydropower projects of the Marsyangdi River basin area to the Kathmandu Valley. The 82-kilometer transmission line from Marki Chowk of Anbukhairani Rural Municipality of Tanahun to Matatirtha of Kathmandu has been brought into operation by charging 132 kV line from Thursday, said Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Media As An Agent Of Change
The self-image of journalists as a guardian of public interest inspires them to educate the public about human values, inform them about vital issues and help reform society in a rational direction. As a cultural industry, they represent essential virtues -- intellectual values, information and knowledge -- so important to uplift social standards, responsibilise various political and economic leaders for their actions and make people visible in the domain of policy making. Democratic media environment opens the prospect of complex social change, allows the circle of change agents to navigate uncertainty and reform the vices of Nepali society such as blind faith, irrationalism and fatalism.
Cooling The Hottest Cities
Washington, DC – Extreme heat is having its moment in the sun. This year’s headlines have been as relentless as the temperatures: “Spain endures record heatwave,” “Devastating heatwave in South Asia,” “Texas shatters heat record,” “Can you even call deadly heat ‘extreme’ anymore?”
KMC to assist waste segregation for a month
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged households and businesses to strictly follow the provision of segregating wastes at the source. “Since June 15, we have requested public to segregate organic from inorganic wastes. We will assist the public only for a month in segregating the wastes and developing the habit. After a month, we will strictly implement the provision,” said Basanta Acharya, information officer at KMC.
Mystery of Tripurasundari Temple
Goddess Tripurasundari is known as the governess of the universe. “Tripura” means three worlds (Lokas), while “Sundari” means a beautiful woman. The three “Loks" signify swarga, martya and patal, and also symbolize the body, mind, and consciousness. Thus, Tripurasundari is known as the beautiful lady of the three worlds. Tripurasundari, the consort of Lord Shiva, is another form of goddess Parvati as Durga and Mahakali. She is so powerful that along with Lord Shiva, she creates, protects, and destroys the universe. Goddess Tripurasundari, thus, rules the universe.
Managing Energy To Overcome Crisis
As we know, Nepal and many other developing countries are facing a fuel crisis. These countries do not produce petroleum and thus rely on imports from fuel-producing countries. Nepal imports fuel from India but has faced troubles in maintaining the imports owing to hike in prices partly because of the Russian-Ukraine war. The effect may seem small, but it is a volatile situation as it will affect the lives of millions of people living in the country.
