- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
New lizard species discovered in Makwanpurgadhi
A new species of lizard has been discovered in Makwanpurgadhi of Makwanpur district. Conservationists found the species, bent
PM Karki stresses good governance, social harmony
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasised to strengthen good governance, social harmony and reconciliation, while reaffirming her government’s commitment to conduct the House of Representatives election on 5 March as scheduled.
Reconstruction of Bhanu’s ancestral home still uncertain
More than two decades have elapsed since the ancestral home of Nepal’s pioneer poet, Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, was destroyed by fire, yet its reconstruction remains uncertain. The house, located at Chundi Ramgha Shikharkateri in Bhanu Municipality–4, Tanahun, still lies in ruins due to a lack of preservation.
Home Secretary Dangal inspects Police Headquarters, issues directives
Newly transferred Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs Rameshwar Dangal conducted an inspection of the Nepal Police Headquarters on Sunday and addressed both on-site and virtual police personnel. Secretary Dangal was formally welcomed by I
UNESCO names 26 new biosphere reserves
An Indonesian archipelago that's home to three-fourths of Earth's coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70% of the country's plant life and an area along Angola's Atlantic coast featuring savannahs, forests and estuaries are among 26 new UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves.
Festive Fare Round The Year
Festivals and other cultural manifestations contribute to the continuity and connectivity with the community that celebrates them. The occasions remind us how generations of the past observed festivities in their own style, depth, and affor
Tourism Sector Struggling To Recover
Even when the situation in Nepal has returned to normalcy with the formation of the current interim government, the country’s tourism sector is likely to remain affected considerably in autumn. The September 8-9 Gen Z movement ha
Marriage With Dalits Is Still A Taboo?
Despite laws criminalising caste-based discrimination and untouchability, incidents of broken marriages, displacement and violence continue in Nepal. In Rolpa, police constable Resham Pariyar married Kamala Kunwar of Arghakhanchi under
Sick Projects Get Axe
Nepal’s formal journey to development commenced with the establishment of democracy in 1951. The first fiscal year budget, unveiled one year later, sought to modernise the nation in a new political climate. The first five-year plan was
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European, Japanese envoys call on Finance Minister Khanal
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal held joint meeting with ambassadors from the European Union, Germany, Finland and representatives from Embassy of France in Kathmandu at the Ministry to discuss matters of mutual interest and ongoing development cooperation.
Aaryatara appointed new Kumari in Kathmandu
Aaryatara Shakya of Itumbahal, Kathmandu, has been selected as the new Kumari of Kathmandu. She will be officially appointed as the new K
Nepal clinch historic victory over West Indies
Nepal recorded a landmark victory on Saturday night, defeating West Indies by 19 runs in the opening match of the Unity Cup T20I series in Sharjah, UAE. Defending a modest total of 148, Nepal secured their first-ever win against an ICC Full M
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4
Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. This is the first m
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President, Vice President extend Dashain wishes
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, and continuous progress to all Nepali brothers and sisters, both at home and abroad, on the occasion of Bada Dashain.
Gen Z protests wreck 486 police units, 1,247 firearms looted
The nationwide protests led by the Gen-Z movement escalated into violent clashes earlier this month, leaving 486 police units across the country either fully or partially damaged, and 1,247 firearms looted, according to the Nepal Police Headquarters.
