- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Facilities added for pilgrims in Muktinath Temple
Additional facilities have been added targeting pilgrims in the Muktinath Temple located in Varagung Mukti Chhetra Rural Municipality-1 of Mustang, a popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
60-foot tall poster of Balidan released
A 60-foot tall and 16-foot wide poster of the film Balidan, which is set to be released during upcoming Dashain, was unveiled in Kathmandu on Thursday. The poster vividly captures the film’s tone, style, and purpose.
Phewa Lake’s boundary demarcated
The high-water mark (flood level) of Phewa Lake, a major attraction in the country’s tourism capital, Pokhara, has now been officially determined. Around 611 physical poles have been installed along a 16-kilometre stretch of the lake's perimeter to mark its boundary.
NEPSE increases by 75 points
With notable fluctuation, the benchmark of share market index has posted a double-digit growth on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. The NEPSE has increased by 75.84 (2.71 per cent) points and closed at 2,870.63 points today.
Province government active in solving drinking water crisis
Madhes Province Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh has said that the provincial government is fully active in solving the drinking water crisis seen in all eight districts of the province. To address the drinking water crisis in areas i
Yamal takes iconic Barca number 10 shirt
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal inherited the club's number 10 shirt, previously worn by all-time great Lionel Messi, on Wednesday. "Our 10," wrote Barca on social media, accompanied by a video featuring Yamal.
SAfrica warns global turmoil threaten development goals
G20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty and fight climate change.
Kiran Manandhar’s art exhibition begins
An art exhibition by veteran artist Kiran Manandhar began on Thursday in collaboration with the Ncell Foundation. The exhibition is being held simultaneousl
IME Pay and Khalti merge
Nepal’s digital wallets, IME Pay and Khalti, have officially begun joint operations under the new name ‘Khalti by IME’ from Thursday (July 17). The merger was announced at a programme
Chinese man held for operating electronics business illegally
A Chinese national has been apprehended from Kathmandu for allegedly running an illegal electronics production and distribution operation without official permits or tax documentation. Acting on a tip-off, a special police team dep
Nepali girls crush Sri Lanka 7–0
Nepal cruised to a dominant 7–0 victory over Sri Lanka in the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship on Thursday in Dhaka, Bangladesh, securing back-to-back wins against the islanders. The result gives Nepal nine points from three wins i
Jane's Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight
The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction filed dueling lawsuits Wednesday over singer Perry Farrell's onstage scuffle with guitarist Dave Navarro at a Boston concert last year, prompting the cancellation of the rest o
Expanding Ties Through Diplomacy
The ability of a foreign minister is often measured through his/her effectiveness in bilateral and multilateral engagements, and the impact of their foreign visits on promoting the national agenda. This is often referred to as the diploma
Implement Inclusive Healthcare System
In the early history, the importance of an inclusive health system used to be seldom raised in health policy discussions and high-level meetings. The focus was largely on expanding curative or treatment services from the hospitals and other healt
Afghan Refugees’ Plight
Today, Afghan refugees are facing new ordeals globally. The majority of them, who had fled Afghanistan to protect themselves from possible persecution by the Taliban regime, are now being deported back home. This is a huge setbac
