- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Ilam grapples with impact of floods and landslides
Following the devastating floods and landslides that struck on the night of October 4, 2025, rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts have begun across Ilam district. Local governments and concerned
Do not seek alternative to election, President tells parties
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged all political parties to focus their attention on the forthcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5, 2026, stating that elections are the only means to safeguard the country, its people, democracy, and the constitution.
Misinformation Fuels Social Unrest
On the first day of the Gen Z protest on 8 September, rumours spread on social media that over 35 skeletons had been discovered at the Bhatbhateni Superstore in Chucchepati, Kathmandu. Later, however, only s
The Sword Of Damocles
Let us begin this way! Whoever sits on the seat of power anywhere is kindly advised to read the following note, which I had befittingly preserved during my college days in the 1970s. This art
Supermoon To Delight Skygazers
The night skies of this autumn month will invite sky gazers to delve into the beauty and mysteries of our universe, containing complex and confounding cosmic entities in all their glory. Planet Mercury would
Gen Z Movement And Political Course Ahead
B P Koirala wrote in his Aatmabritanta (autobiography), "The country is not the property of any individual or family; it belongs to the people," which resonates well even after decades, with the renewed urgenc
Personal Feelings Of Love And Loss
In the fine art of translation, a poem is also born anew. It transcends language and geography and takes its soul with it, enabling the new tongue to speak for itself. ‘Pale Shadows at Dusk,’ a collection of twenty-five
An Overdue Victory For Sowa Rigpa Practitioners
Sowa Rigpa, a health system rooted in ancient Buddhist tradition, has finally found its place in Nepal’s national health system. Its formal recognition by regulatory bodies is expected to support the conti
Writing Means A Lot To Me
Even though I am seven years old, four of my articles and several artworks have been published by “The Rising Nepal.” There are many ways of writing I like. Mostly, I write about where I have been, the pe
Elections will be free, fair, credible and impartial: Bhandari
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled for March 5, 2026, following the political transition that emerged after the recent Gen-Z uprising, which led to the formation of an interim govern
IPPAN demands relief for flood-hit hydro projects
The Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN), has called on the government to immediately introduce relief package to support the reconstruction of hydropower projects severely impacted by recent floods. Meeting with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Kul Man Ghi
Nepal advance to Super Six
Nepal and Japan have booked their spots in the Super Six stage from Group B of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia Pacific Qualifiers. Nepal kicked off their campaign with a co
World Post Day marked with various programmes
On the occasion of World Post Day, various programmes were organised in Salyan. To mark the 151st World Post Day, the Dis
Live Up To The Promise
If someone asks a question about how a nation can be built, there might be several responses – some would proclaim that democracy can build a nation, while others would retort that socialism can guaran
Stop Discrediting Gen Z Youths
What comes to your mind when you hear the term 'Gen Z group '? If you ask me the same question, I would answer that it is a particular generation of people who belong to the age group 13 to 28. They are g
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