- Friday, 13 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
NEA Rangeli distribution centre to install additional transformer
In response to increasing electricity demand driven by extensive use of irrigation motors, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Rangeli Distribution Centre in Morang is set to install an additional 8 MVA transformer to improve power supply reliability in the region.
Health insurance will be reviewed: PM Oli
rime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the health insurance scheme will be reviewed. Speaking at an event held on Monday to m
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Karnali plans to host investment conference again
Karnali Provincial government is preparing to establish an investment-friendly environment by launching a comprehensive plan aimed at attracting both domestic and foreign investors. As a part of this initiative, the government is se
Vietnam to ban fossil-fuel bikes in central Hanoi
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of the capital, Hanoi, starting July 2026, as part of a nationwide effort to curb air pollution, state media reported. The directive issued by Vie
Chelsea win Club World Cup title
Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump.
Bhanubhakta, Mayakovsky remembered
Nepal-Russia Literary Society and the Russian Centre, Kathmandu, recently organised a literary evening to commemorate the 212th birth anniversary of Nepal’s pioneer poet Bhanubhakta Acharya and the 132nd birth anniversary of acclaimed Soviet era poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.
Landslide blocks Kaligandaki corridor
A massive landslide that fell at Gargare of Harmichuar-Arbeni section of Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 has blocked the Kaligandaki corridor, bringing the vehicular movement to a complete halt since Sunday morning.
Flexible, Growth-oriented Monetary Policy
The monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025/26, which was unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on July 11, 2025, aims to boost the sluggish economy by improving various sectors such as the financial sector and the share market. Althoug
Detrimental Impacts Of Consumerism
The Industrial Revolution (18th-20th century) was a pivotal era in human history, as it replaced the labour-intensive production process with a machine-driven process, reshaping production and distribution. The invention of the water frame
Reform Universities
Universities, centres for academic excellence and higher-level learning, play a constructive role in creating skilled human resources and disseminating knowledge. In developed countries, higher education is placed at the top priority with efficie
Punish Online Offenders
Harassment, abuse and character assassination of public figures on social media have increased manifold. Wrongdoers post hateful comments, manipulated videos and photos on social networking sites, targeting the people they dislike
Business bodies welcome new monetary policy
Private sector umbrella organisations have welcomed the newly unveiled monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025/26, expressing optimism that it will help stimulate economic activity, ease liquidity, and support credit expansion in key sectors.
England beat India to seal 2-1 series lead
England beat India by 22 runs in the Lord's test on the fifth and final day and took a 2-1 lead in their five-test series on Monday. Spinner Shoaib Bas
We need to develop film tourism: President
President Ramchandra Paudel has stressed the need to develop Nepal as an attractive destination for film tourism. Addressing the National and Special Film Aw
Municipality runs model child protection centre
Barbardiya Municipality's Child Protection Centre has become an beacon of hope for orphaned and at-risk children, offering not only shelter but also access to education and a chance at a better future.
