- Thursday, 15 January 2026
The Rising Nepal
NOC reduces fuel prices, cooking gas unchanged
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashed the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC’s Board of Directors held on Wednesday evening decided to reduce the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene and aviation fuel, effective from Thursday.
Vyas Municipality preserving Thado Bhaka
Vyas Municipality of Tanahun has taken an initiative to preserve the endangered Thado Bhaka folk song, which represents the indigenous identity of Gandaki Province.
Cardamom area grows, output falls
The area under cardamom cultivation has increased in Taplejung district this year, even as overall production has declined, according to official data. Cardamom, the district’s main cash crop
Janaki Rural Municipality birthing centre building in limbo
A birthing centre building in Janaki Rural Municipality–5 of Banke district has been halted due to the negligence of the construction company. The delay has raised serious concerns about access to maternal health services in the area.
Amateur Rahul defends Surya Nepal Central Open title
Amateur golfer Rahul Bishwakarma successfully defended his Surya Nepal Central Open crown, the opening event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par-72 Gokarna Forest Golf Resort on Thursday.
Topi Day marked with fanfare
The 13th Topi Day was celebrated in Besisahar, the headquarters of Lamjung, with much fanfare on Thursday. The day was observed under the ausp
Greece, Cyprus welcome 2026 without bang
Greece and Cyprus welcomed 2026 by turning down the volume.
'Digi School' campaign advances digital literacy in schools
The ‘Digi School’ campaign has been moving forward effectively with the aim of increasing digital literacy in schools across Nepal. Launched to make technology-based edu
Bhedetar crowded with Indian tourists
Bhedetar in Dhankuta district was packed with Indian tourists during the New Year celebrations. Indian visitors began arriving from December 31, and the crowd swelled further on Thursday (January 1).
Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup, Sudan advance
Bazoumana Touré scored in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations, which now enters the knockout stage.
Nepalaya to publish works of 75 emerging writers
Nepalaya is set to publish literary works by 75 young emerging writers. According to a press release issued by Nep
Mamdani sworn as New York City mayor at subway station
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani, a Democ
Senior Citizens Deserve Respect
Senior Citizens Day was marked on Poush 11 in Nepal. The country began to observe the Day four years ago. Senior citizens are above the 60 years age. Our culture has always taught us to respect our elders.
Online Ads Severely Hit Traditional Media
Alarmed by how much Nepalis were spending on digital advertising, especially on foreign media, the Nepal Rastra Bank issued a directive a couple of years ago, saying advertising on social networking sites and the int
Nepal’s Tech Icon
As we move through the month of Poush, we celebrate the birth of a man who saw the future of Nepal long before the digital age began. In an era where scientific breakthroughs are often attributed to Ameri
