- Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Abandoned for 14 years, Swastika finally reunites with parents, gets citizenship
After 14 years, 20-year-old Swastika KC, who had been living without any official identity at the Siddhartha Children's Home in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk Municipality-7, has finally received her citizenship card and reunited with her parents.
Local youth bring Barkhe Naach back in Beni
The traditional Barkhe Naach (monsoon dance), which has been performed in Beni for generations, has once again been brought to life this year through the active involvement of local youths. The Newar community introduced Barkhe Naach to Beni nearly 200 years ago. In recent times, the younger generation has shown increased interest in preserving this cultural tradition. The Barkhe Naach, which includes vario
46 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes
Israeli strikes and gunfire in the Gaza Strip killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight into Wednesday morning, most of them among crowds seeking food, local hospitals said. The dead include more than 30 people who were killed while seeking humanitarian aid, according to that treated dozens of wounded people.
Khotang Mayor stages hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala
Mayor Tirtha Raj Bhattarai of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadi Municipality, Khotang,has started his fast-unto-death at Maitighar Mandala on Wednesday after his demands were not met, following a three-day hunger strike, which he began on July 27.
Madhes govt begins shallow tube wells installation
In response to a worsening irrigation crisis across several districts of Madhes Province, the provincial government has initiated the process of installing shallow tube wells in paddy fields. The Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives has begun this initiative under its Irrigation Management Support Programme (IMSP). The Ministry has already issued a week-long not
Civil Service Bill In Jeopardy
The civil service bill has become a subject of intractable political controversy in the political and administrative arena. The conflict has manifested in the controversy related to the cooling-off provision stipulated in the civil service bill. It took a
Youth Deserve Space In Politics
More and more Nepali youths are showing interest in politics with a drive to reshape the destiny of the country. The vast majority of Nepal's population today belongs to the youth population category at 40.8 per cent of the total popula
Young Kenyans Return To Streets For Justice
The streets of Nairobi and cities across Kenya have once again filled with chanting Gen Z protesters. Sparked by the 2024 protest movement opposing tax increases and the finance bill, the demonstrations reignited in the past months. One of the trigg
Bayern signs Liverpool forward Diaz on 4-year deal
Bayern Munich signed Liverpool winger Luis Díaz to a four-year contract on Wednesday in the German champion's biggest deal of the offseason so far. The move balances out Liverpool's heavy spending with a fee reported at 75 million euros ($87 million) by German media, while Bayern dips into the
Teej songs hit the market
With Haritalika Teej, one of the most celebrated festivals for Nepali women, just a month away, the music industry is buzzing with a vibrant wave of Teej-special songs. Celebrated with devotion, fasting, dancing, an
Crucial Irrigation Project
Nearly 65 per cent of Nepalis still depend on agriculture for their livelihood. However, the contribution of agriculture to the economy is less than 25 per cent. Despite successive governments having prioritised the sector, many farmers don
Residents voice grievance over forced extortion by a gender minority group
Anupama Paudel was on her way to her father’s home in Chhapro, Ward No. 32 in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, with her toddler and husband at 11 pm. When her son insisted on vising his grandpa, refusing to sleep, the couple had to
8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Far East
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several people were injured, but none gravely, and no major damage has been reported so far.
LDC graduation will be historic: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that Nepal’s graduation from the status of Least Developed Countries (LDC) marks a historic achievement and an opportunity to enhance the country’s global image and economic standing. Addres
Sugarcane farmers to protest against subsidy cuts
Farmers have announced a protest against the government's decision to reduce the subsidy by half on sugarcane provided to them for long from the current fiscal year. The government has halved the subsidy
