- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Examination Anxiety
Examination anxiety, also known as test anxiety, is a type of performance anxiety characterized by excessive and debilitating worry, fear, or nervousness experienced before, during, or after exams or assessments. While some level of nervous
Korala Connectivity
Nepal’s northern geography is marked by rough and rugged terrain and snowy mountains, which make the movements of people and goods difficult and sometimes impossible. A robust infrastructure along the borders with the nort
Ministry of Culture presents talent awards to 46 persons, TV show
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has expressed concern over the potential loss of talented individuals due to a lack of their timely recognition and appreciation.
How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Soccer had a fierce reckoning with heat at the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States — a sweltering preview of what players and fans may face when the U.S. co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada next summer.
Volunteers earn recognition from Tila Rural Municipality for canal construction
The local government of Tila Rural Municipality in Jumla has prepared and unveiled a copper plaque (tamrapatra) listing the names of individuals who voluntarily contributed labour to construct an irrigation canal without any financial compensation to honour community spirit and hard work.
Foreign job scams via social media soar
Every day, individuals deceived under the pretense of lucrative foreign employment opportunities arrive at the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) of the Nepal Police. Some come with concrete evidence, while others carry nothing but their distressing stories.
Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha suspended
Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has asserted that anyone found guilty of corruption, regardless of their position, will face action. While making public the recent Cabinet decisi
New Kotghar being constructed at historic Amargadhi Fort
A new Kotghar is being constructed at the historic Amargadhi Fort, after the earlier structure built just a year ago collapsed due to structural failure. The original Kotghar, built in 2020 for Rs. 2 million
139 animals die of lumpy skin in Koshi, Madhesh also affected
About 139 cattle died of lumpy skin disease in Koshi Province in a week. Of them, 136 were cows, mostly calves, as conf
China donates sports equipment to NSC
The Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau of China has handed over sports training and medical testing equipment to Nepal’s National Sports Council (NSC) as a gesture of bilateral cooperation. The equipment was officially presented on
Riju to contest for Miss Globe title
Riju Bhattarai, a 22-year-old from Pathari Shanishchare-1 of Morang, is all set to represent Nepal in the international beauty pageant, Miss Globe 2025. The competition will be held in Albania, Europe, from September 25 to October 15.
Jaya Prithvi Highway's Bagthala-Chainpur section in poor condition
The Bagthala-Chainpur road section under the Jaya Prithvi Highway in Bajhang is in a miserable state. Commuters have to endure severe discomfort to travel along the 45 km road due to the countless potholes. The potholes on the r
Emergency embankment construction intensified in Banke's Khalla Jhagadhiya
In a decisive move to prevent flood disasters, the ‘Janata Tatbandha Programme,’ Lamahi, has intensified the construction of an emergency embankment along the Rapti River in Khalla Jhagadhiya, Banke. The previous embankment of the si
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Syria 's defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The announcement came a day aft
Picturesque Uttarpani slips into oblivion
Located just two kilometres from the bustling hill town of Hile and a kilometre from the revered Bakrakunda Temple lies Uttarpani, once-thriving hill station that mirrors the picturesque villages of Europe. Known for its tidy, quaint houses built by the British government in the 1980s, serene ponds, surrounding tea gardens, and panoramic Himalayan views, Uttarpani used to be a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists.
