- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
PM Oli urges youth to engage in innovation, production
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there is no reason for entrepreneurs to be dissatisfied with the current business environment in the country. Addressing the inauguration of the 17th edit
HKH parliamentarians urge urgent regional cooperation for climate action
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Parliamentarians’ Meet-2025 concluded in Kathmandu on Tuesday with a strong message of urgency calling deeper regional cooperation to address shared environmental, social and economic challenges across the HKH region.
India's Modi meets China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China’s top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.
Longest Jatra of Karnali concludes
The longest Jatra of Karnali, held every year in Jumla, has concluded after the symbolic slaying of the Lakhey and organising a chariot procession amid a huge crowd. The festival concluded with the Lakhey ritu
Sigdel's 'Pale Shadows At Dusk' launched
Poet Bishwa Sigdel’s poetry collection, ‘Pale Shadows at Dusk,’ was launched amid an event in the capital on Saturday. The book was jointly released by Dr. Hem Raj Kafle and Dr. Bal Ram Adhikari, along with the author, Sigdel.
Paddy plantation over in 94% of paddy fields nationwide
Above 94 per cent of paddy plantation has been completed across the country. According to the Department of Agricultur
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Raute Corridor to be built by Karnali government
The Karnali Provincial government plans to build a ‘Raute Corridor’ to support the endangered Raute community people, who have traditionally led a nomadic life across Karnali's hilly districts. The corridor will identify key settlemen
Rescuers look for 150 people missing in Pakistan's floods
Rescuers are looking for more than 150 people who were still missing on Monday in northwestern Pakistan, where scores died after the area was struck by a cloudburst. A senior politician blamed locals for the high death toll, saying peo
Gokuleshwar Airport closed for three decades, reconstruction work stalled
The reconstruction work of the Gokuleshwar Airport has been halted for the past three decades. Although KS Construction Pvt. Ltd. from Dhang
Nepal suffer third straight defeat in Top End T20 Series
Nepal endured their third consecutive loss in the Top End T20 Series in Australia, falling to Melbourne Stars Academy by 31 runs in Darwin on Monday. Chasing a target of 176, Nepal were restricted to 144 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Foreign Secretary Misri gifts six vehicles to NA
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gifted six strike vehicles, military horses and some critical medical care equipment to the Nepali Army amidst a special function held at the Army Headquarters on Monday.
Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires
Spain is deploying a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have torn through parched woodland during a prolonged spell of scorching weather, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Sunday. The decision to add to the
Atletico lose opening Spanish league match
Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atletico Madrid couldn't avoid conceding two late goals and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone. Host Espanyol's 2-1
‘Colour of Tea’ awarded in Greece
Colour of Tea’, a short film directed by journalist Raj Sargam, has been awarded at the 12th International Documentary Festival Ierapetra And Awards held in Greece recently. On August 13, the festival organisers officially published the list of awarded films on their website, stating, “The Second Festival Prize goes to the international short film Colour of Tea, written and directed by Raj Sargam (Nepal).” The 12th International Documentary Festival
Tackle Overcrowding In Prisons
Prison management has been a serious challenge in Nepal owing to, inter alia, overcrowding. There are 74 prisons all over the country. As the number of offenders is growing day by day, these prisons have turned out to be inadequate. As such,
